ASTM F1505-10
Standard Specification for Insulated and Insulating Hand Tools

Standard No.

ASTM F1505-10

Release Date

2010

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM F1505-10(2015)

Latest

ASTM F1505-16(2021)

Scope

The performance and durability of the tools covered in this specification are not covered beyond those referenced in the applicable ASME, ANSI, or ISO standards.

The technical requirements of this specification either meet or exceed IEC 60900:2004 at the time of issue.

1.1 This specification covers the testing of insulated and insulating hand tools used for working on, or in close proximity to, energized electrical apparatus or conductors operating at maximum voltage of 1000 V ac or 1500 V dc.

1.2 The specific use of these tools is beyond the scope of this specification.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains to the test method portion only, Section 7, 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.

1.5 This specification does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with the use of tools on, or in close proximity to, energized electrical apparatus.

ASTM F1505-10 Referenced Document

• ASTM D149 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at Commercial Power Frequencies
• ASTM D5025 Standard Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials
• ASTM D618 Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

ASTM F1505-10 history

• 2021 ASTM F1505-16(2021) Standard Specification for Insulated and Insulating Hand Tools
• 2016 ASTM F1505-16 Standard Specification for Insulated and Insulating Hand Tools
• 2010 ASTM F1505-10(2015) Standard Specification for Insulated and Insulating Hand Tools
• 2010 ASTM F1505-10 Standard Specification for Insulated and Insulating Hand Tools
• 2007 ASTM F1505-07 Standard Specification for Insulated and Insulating Hand Tools
• 2001 ASTM F1505-01 Standard Specification for Insulated and Insulating Hand Tools
• 1994 ASTM F1505-94 Standard Specification for Insulated and Insulating Hand Tools