1.1 This specification covers the in-service care, inspection, testing, and use voltage of insulating blankets for protection of workers from accidental contact with live electrical conductors, apparatus, or circuits. The product requirements and acceptance testing are as shown in Specification D1048.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.See Section 6 and
8.2 for specific precautionary statements.
1.4 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 F479-06(2022) Referenced Document
ASTM D1048 Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Blankets
ASTM D2865 Standard Practice for Calibration of Standards and Equipment for Electrical Insulating Materials Testing
ASTM F819 Standard Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers*, 2023-05-01 Update
ASTM F479-06(2022) history
2022ASTM F479-06(2022) Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Blankets
2017ASTM F479-06(2017) Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Blankets
2006ASTM F479-06(2011) Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Blankets
2006ASTM F479-06 Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Blankets
1995ASTM F479-95(2001) Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Blankets
2001ASTM F479-95 Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Blankets
1993ASTM F479-93 Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Blankets