ASTM F1447-12
Standard Specification for Helmets Used in Recreational Bicycling or Roller Skating

Standard No.

ASTM F1447-12

Release Date

2012

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM F1447-18

Latest

ASTM F1447-18

Scope

1.1 This specification covers performance requirements for helmets manufactured for use by recreational bicyclists or roller skaters. This specification recognizes the desirability of lightweight construction and ventilation; however, it is a performance standard and is not intended to restrict design.

1.2 All testing and requirements of this specification shall be in accordance with Test Methods F1446, except where noted herein.

1.3 Partial utilization of this specification is prohibited. Any statement of compliance with this specification shall be a certification that the product meets all of the requirements of the specification in its entirety. A product that fails to meet any one of the requirements of this specification is considered to have failed the standard and should not be sold with any indication that it meets parts of the standard.

ASTM F1447-12 Referenced Document

• ASTM F1446 Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
• ASTM F2043 Standard Classification for Bicycle Usage

ASTM F1447-12 history

• 2018 ASTM F1447-18 Standard Specification for Helmets Used in Recreational Bicycling or Roller Skating
• 2012 ASTM F1447-12 Standard Specification for Helmets Used in Recreational Bicycling or Roller Skating
• 2006 ASTM F1447-06 Standard Specification for Helmets Used in Recreational Bicycling or Roller Skating
• 2002 ASTM F1447-02 Standard Specification for Helmets Used in Recreational Bicycling or Roller Skating
• 1999 ASTM F1447-99a Standard Specification for Protective Headgear Used in Bicycling
• 1994 ASTM F1447-94 Standard Specification for Protective Headgear Used in Bicycling
• 1993 ASTM F1447-93 Standard Specification for Protective Headgear Used in Bicycling