ASTM International - ASTM F711-17
Standard Specification for Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Rod and Tube Used in Live Line Tools
Organization: | ASTM International |
Publication Date: | 1 November 2017 |
Status: | inactive |
Page Count: | 10 |
ICS Code (Protection against electric shock. Live working): | 13.260 |
scope:
1.1 This specification covers insulating rods and foam-filled tubes made from fiberglass-reinforce
1.2 This specification does not include insulating foam-filled tubes and rods from other materials. Specifications for fittings and attachments to rods and foam-filled tubes for complete tools are not covered in this specification.
1.3 This specification establishes the technical characteristics that the tubes and rods must satisfy.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 12, 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.
1.5 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.
abstract:
This specification covers the technical characteristics of and test methods for insulating rods and foam-filled tubes made from fiberglass-reinforce