ASTM F2006-10
Standard Safety Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows

Standard No.

ASTM F2006-10

Release Date

2010

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM F2006-17

Latest

ASTM F2006-21

Scope

1.1 This safety specification establishes requirements for devices intended to address the risk of injury and death associated with accidental falls through open windows by children five years old and younger.

Note 18212;This specification is not intended to meet the unique requirements of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).

1.2 This safety specification applies only to window fall prevention devices, including window opening control devices, window fall prevention screens, and fall prevention window guards that are to be used on windows that are not intended for escape (egress) and rescue (ingress).

Note 28212;Specification F2090 addresses window fall prevention devices (releasable) for windows intended for emergency escape and rescue and any other window not covered by this specification.

1.3 This safety specification applies only to devices intended to be applied to windows installed at heights of more than 75 ft (23 m) above ground level in multiple family dwelling buildings. This safety specification is not intended to apply to windows below 75 ft (23 m) because all windows below 75 ft (23 m) that are operable could be used as a possible secondary means of escape.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as 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 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 to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM F2006-10 Referenced Document

• ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
• ANSI Z535.6 Revision of ANSI Z535.6-2011 American National Standard Product Safety Information in Product Manuals, Instructions, and Other Collateral Materials
• ANSI Z97.1-1984 Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings - Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test
• ANSI/BHMA A156.9 CABINET HARDWARE
• ASTM F1487 Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use
• ASTM F2090 Standard Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices With Emergency Escape (Egress) Release Mechanisms*， 2024-04-19 Update

ASTM F2006-10 history

• 2021 ASTM F2006-21 Standard Safety Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows
• 2017 ASTM F2006-17 Standard Safety Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows
• 2010 ASTM F2006-10 Standard Safety Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows
• 2008 ASTM F2006-08 Standard Safety Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows
• 2000 ASTM F2006-00(2005) Standard Safety Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows
• 2000 ASTM F2006-00 Standard Safety Specification for Window Fall Prevention Devices for Non-Emergency Escape (Egress) and Rescue (Ingress) Windows