ASTM F2699-08 (2018) PDF

Full title and description

ASTM F2699-08(2018) — Standard Guide for Fences for Commercial and Public Outdoor Water Spray/Play Areas. A short guide that provides recommended minimum requirements for the use, selection and installation considerations of fences and barriers around commercial and public outdoor water spray or splash/play areas to address containment, access control and prevention of vehicular intrusion.

Abstract

This guide outlines recommended minimum requirements for various types of fences and related components used around commercial and public outdoor water spray/play areas (splash pads). It focuses on containment of participants (particularly children), control of pedestrian and vehicular access to the area, and related installation and specification considerations. The guide is informational and intended for use by specifiers, code bodies and operators; it does not mandate product selection or replace applicable local codes.

General information

• Status: Active (reapproved 2018).
• Publication date: Original approval 2008; current edition approved Aug 1, 2018 (published August 2018) — designation F2699-08(2018) / F2699-08R18.
• Publisher: ASTM International.
• ICS / categories: 97.220.10 (Sports facilities / recreational water facilities).
• Edition / version: F2699-08(2018) (Reapproved 2018; sometimes shown as F2699-08R18).
• Number of pages: 3.

Scope

The scope of this guide is to provide recommended minimum requirements for fences for commercial and public outdoor water spray/play areas. It addresses containment of users (with emphasis on children), prevention of unauthorized or vehicular access, and specification guidance for fence types and associated components. The guide does not select specific fence products, does not substitute for local codes or ordinances, and does not attempt to address all safety aspects internal to the water play area itself.

Key topics and requirements

• Recommended minimum characteristics for fences used around water spray/play areas (types and general performance considerations).
• Containment and access-control objectives — preventing unintended entry/exit and limiting unsupervised access by children.
• Considerations for vehicular intrusion protection and siting relative to parking or roadways.
• Gate and latch recommendations for controlled entry and egress, including provisions for supervising personnel.
• Material, spacing and mounting guidance to reduce entrapment and climbing hazards (terminology references such as chain‑link definitions are noted).
• Installation and maintenance considerations; recommendation that specifiers balance local conditions, codes and operational needs when selecting components.
• Units: inch‑pound units are the standard; SI units provided for information only.

Typical use and users

This guide is used by municipal and local code officials, park and recreation departments, landscape architects, playground and splash‑pad designers, fence manufacturers and suppliers, facility owners/operators of commercial and public water spray/play areas, and specification writers preparing project documents or local ordinances.

Related standards

ASTM F2699 references and sits alongside other ASTM guides and standards for fences and play areas, including terminology standards for fencing (for example ASTM F552), related guides for play‑area barriers (such as ASTM F2049 series), and other application‑specific fence guides (for example F2698 for skate parks). It also cross‑references model code and safety guidance that may be used in conjunction with local regulations.

Keywords

fence, fencing, barrier, splash pad, water spray area, play area, gates, latches, containment, vehicular intrusion, public safety, ASTM F2699

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ASTM F2699-08(2018) is a short ASTM guide providing recommended minimum requirements for fences around commercial and public outdoor water spray/play areas (splash pads).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers recommended requirements and considerations for types of fences, access control (gates and latches), containment of children, prevention of vehicular intrusion, material and installation considerations, and guidance for specifiers and code officials. It is not product‑specific and does not replace local codes.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Municipal authorities, park and recreation managers, landscape architects, fence manufacturers and suppliers, facility owners/operators, and code/specification writers use this guide when planning, specifying or regulating fences for splash pads and similar water play areas.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The standard was originally approved in 2008 and was reapproved in 2018 (designated F2699-08(2018) or F2699-08R18). As of the 2018 reapproval the guide is shown as active. Users should verify with ASTM International for any amendments or later revisions beyond Aug 1, 2018.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of ASTM Committee F14 work on fences and related guides; there are companion guides and standards for other specific applications (for example ASTM guides for play‑area barriers and skate‑park fencing) and related terminology standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: fence, fencing, barrier, splash pad, water spray, play area, gate, latch, containment, vehicular intrusion, public facility.