ASTM F2057-14 PDF

Scope: 1.1 This safety specification is intended to reduce injuries and deaths of children from hazards associated with tipover of free-standing clothing storage units, such as chests, door chests and dressers, over 30 in. (762 mm) in height.

1.2 This safety specification does not cover shelving units, such as bookcases or entertainment furniture, office furniture, dining room furniture, jewelry armoires, underbed drawer storage units or built-in units intended to be permanently attached to the building.

1.3 This safety specification is intended to cover children up to and including age five.2

1.4 This safety specification replaces PS 110–98.

1.5 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.

1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test procedure portion, Section 7, of this safety 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.

ASTM F2057-14 Referenced Document

ASTM F3096 Standard Performance Specification for Tipover Restraint(s) Used with Clothing Storage Unit(s)

2023 ASTM F2057-23 Standard Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units
2019 ASTM F2057-19 Standard Safety Specification for Chests, Door Chests, and Dressers
2017 ASTM F2057-17 Standard Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units
2014 ASTM F2057-14 Standard Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units
2009 ASTM F2057-09b Standard Safety Specification for Chests, Door Chests, and Dressers
2009 ASTM F2057-09a Standard Safety Specification for Chests, Door Chests, and Dressers
2009 ASTM F2057-09 Standard Safety Specification for Chests, Door Chests, and Dressers
2004 ASTM F2057-04 Standard Safety Specification for Chests, Door Chests, and Dressers
2000 ASTM F2057-00 Standard Safety Specification for Chests, Door Chests, and Dressers