ASTM F1561-03(2014)
Standard Performance Requirements for Plastic Chairs for Outdoor Use
- Standard No.
- ASTM F1561-03(2014)
- Release Date
- 2003
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Latest
- ASTM F1561-03(2014)
- Replace By
- F1838
- Scope
4.1 Tests and criteria as outlined determine the overall usability and stability of chairs in an environment simulating the conditions of use.
4.2 Tests simulate two types of surfaces:
4.2.1 Smooth surfaces such as linoleum, wet pool decks, etc. The glass testing base (Fig. 2) is used to simulate this surface.
Note 1: A8201;=8201;poly(methyl methacrylate) sheet (see standard specifications); B8201;=8201;AC exterior glue fir plywood (see standard specifications).
1.1 These requirements establish nationally recognized performance requirements for Class A (residential) and Class B (nonresidential) plastic chairs intended for outdoor use.
1.2 These requirements do not address conditions that affect the performance of the chair beyond the manufacturing site.
1.3 These requirements are not applicable to chaises, multipositional chairs, upholstered chairs, or other types of furniture.
1.4 These requirements cover the physical performance of product regarding the aspects of outdoor weathering, impact, static load, and rear leg testing.
1.5 Products may be manufactured from recycled plastics as long as the performance requirements are met.
1.6 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.
1.7 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 F1561-03(2014) Referenced Document
- ASTM D2565 Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications
- ASTM D4329 Standard Practice for Fluorescent UV Exposure of Plastics
- ASTM D5033 Standard Guide for Development of ASTM Standards Relating to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics
- ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
- ASTM G23 Practice for Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus (Carbon-Arc Type) With and Without Water for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
ASTM F1561-03(2014) history
- 2003 ASTM F1561-03(2014) Standard Performance Requirements for Plastic Chairs for Outdoor Use
- 2003 ASTM F1561-03(2008) Standard Performance Requirements for Plastic Chairs for Outdoor Use
- 2003 ASTM F1561-03 Standard Performance Requirements for Plastic Chairs for Outdoor Use
- 1996 ASTM F1561-96 Standard Performance Requirements for Plastic Chairs for Outdoor Use
