ASTM F3012-22
Standard Specification for Loose-Fill Rubber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface under and around Playground Equipment

Standard No.

ASTM F3012-22

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM F3012-22

Scope

1.1 This specification establishes test methods and performance requirements for particle size distribution, extractable hazardous metal content, total lead content, tramp metal content, and sharp tramp metal content for loose-fill rubber that is intended to be used as a playground surface. 1.2 This specification does not contain test methods or performance requirements for the accessibility of loose-fill rubber playground surfacing. The specification also does not establish test methods or performance requirements to characterize the release of organic chemicals from loose-fill rubber intended to be used as a playground surface. Appendix X1 and Appendix X2 contain additional information on these topics. 1.3 If loose-fill rubber which meets the requirements of this standard is to be installed in the use zone of playground equipment, it must also comply with Specification F1292. 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM F3012-22 Referenced Document

• ASTM C136 Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
• ASTM E1613 Standard Test Method for Determination of Lead by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES), Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (FAAS), or Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (GFAAS) Techniques
• ASTM F1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
• ASTM F963 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety

ASTM F3012-22 history

• 2022 ASTM F3012-22 Standard Specification for Loose-Fill Rubber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface under and around Playground Equipment
• 2014 ASTM F3012-14 Standard Specification for Loose-Fill Rubber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface under and around Playground Equipment