ASTM-F2813 › Standard Specification for Glass Used as a Horizontal Surface in Desks and Tables
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This specification covers performance requirements to ensure the use of safety glass when employed as an unenclosed horizontal surface under 44 in. (1118 mm) in height in a desk or table. It is intended to minimize the likelihood of serious cutting and piercing injuries that may occur due to the breakage of glass used as a horizontal surface in desks and dining, coffee, end, display, mobile, outdoor, and other types of tables. Glass shall be laminated safety glass or tempered safety glass that complies with the following: performance criteria of ANSI Z97.1-2009 and the use of monolithic annealed, monolithic chemically strengthened or monolithic wired glass shall not be permitted with the exception of glass fully-supported by and bonded to a non-glass material and glass surfaces incorporating or constituting display screens.
Scope
1.1 This specification covers performance requirements to ensure the use of safety glass when used as an unenclosed horizontal surface under 44 in. (1118 mm) in height in a desk or table.
1.2 Units—The values stated in inch pound units are to be regarded as the 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 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods referenced in 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Keywords
flat glass; furniture glass; glass; glass breakage; glass furniture; glass tabletops; laminated glass; laminated safety glass; primary surface; secondary surface; tempered glass; tempered safety glass; ICS Number Code 81.040.30 (Glass products); 97.140 (Furniture)
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81.040.30 (Glass products Bottles, pots, jars, see 55.100 Laboratory glassware, see 71.040.20)
97.140 (Furniture Including upholstery, mattresses, office furniture, school furniture, etc.)
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Document Number
ASTM-F2813-18R23
Revision Level
2018 R23 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
New
Publication Date
Nov. 7, 2023
Document Type
Specification
Page Count
2 pages
Committee Number
F15.42