ASTM F1637-95
Historical Standard: ASTM F1637-95 Standard Practice for Safe Walking Surfaces
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM F1637
1. Scope
1.1 Scope -This practice covers design and construction guidelines and minimum maintenance criteria for new and existing buildings and structures. This practice is intended to provide reasonably safe walking surfaces for pedestrians wearing ordinary footwear. These guidelines may not be adequate for those with certain mobility impairments.
1.2 Application -This practice addresses elements along and in walkways including floors and walkway surfaces, sidewalks, short flight stairs, gratings, wheel stops, and speed bumps. Swimming pools, bath tubs, showers, natural walks, and unimproved paths are beyond the scope of this practice.
1.3 Conformance with this practice will not alleviate all hazards; however, conformance will reduce certain pedestrian risks.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
F1646 Terminology Relating to Safety and Traction for Footwear
Keywords
carpet; floors; gratings; mats; runners; sidewalks; short flight stairs; slip resistance; speed bump; stairs; walkway; wheel stop;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 91.120.01 (Protection of and in buildings in general)
DOI: 10.1520/F1637-95
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