1.1 This specification covers the in-service care, inspection, testing, and use voltage of insulating line hose and covers for protection of workers from accidental contact with energized electrical wires or equipment.
1.2 The following safety hazards caveat applies only to the test method portion, 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in
7.2.1.
1.3 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 F478-14a(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM D1049 Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Covers*, 2022-06-01 Update
ASTM D1050 Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Line Hose
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 F478-14a(2019) history
2023ASTM F478-14a(2023) Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Line Hose and Covers
2019ASTM F478-14a(2019) Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Line Hose and Covers
2014ASTM F478-14a Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Line Hose and Covers
2014ASTM F478-14 Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Line Hose and Covers
2009ASTM F478-09 Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Line Hose and Covers
1992ASTM F478-92(2007) Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Line Hose and Covers
1992ASTM F478-92(1999) Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Line Hose and Covers