1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes minimum characteristics for those factors that determine particle size, consistency, purity, and ability to drain.

1.2 Engineered wood fiber that meets the requirements of this specification must comply with Specification F 1292, if the surface is in the use zone as defined in Specification F 1487.

1.3 A sample of wood fiber that meets the requirements of this specification may be designated engineered wood fiber and be suitable for playground safety surfacing.

1.4 This specification does not imply that an injury cannot be incurred if the engineered wood fiber complies with this specification.

1.5 The following precautionary statement pertains to the test method portions only, in 7.4, 8.4, and 9.4 of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6 To meet the requirements of this specification, the material shall perform as follows:

1.6.1 The material shall meet particle size requirements.

1.6.2 The material shall meet the requirement for metal particles.

1.6.3 The material shall meet the allowable heavy metal concentrations considered hazardous to children.

1.6.4 The material shall meet the requirements of Specification F 1292.

1.7 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are mathematical conversions. SI units, which are provided for information, are not considered the standard except in 8.5.

2. Referenced Documents

C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
D1193 Specification for Reagent Water
D2217 Practice for Wet Preparation of Soil Samples for Particle-Size Analysis and Determination of Soil Constants
E11 Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
F963 Consumer Safety Specification on Toy Safety
F1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
F1487 Consumer Safety Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use
Method 6010B Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometry (for the determination of heavy metal concentrations) as found in the Solid Waste Manual-SW846
Method 7470A Mercury in Liquid Waste (manual cold-vapor technique) as found in the Solid Waste Manual-SW 8464
Handbook for Public Playground Safety U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Publication No. 325

Index Terms

playground; playground safety; 79.080; 97.200.40

Citing ASTM Standards

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