EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of ASTM F446 testing. This consumer safety specification covers performance requirements, test methods and performance levels to ensure satisfactory operation of handlebars and accessories.
This consumer safety specification aims to reduce the number of accidents by specifying requirements for grab bars and accessories designed to reduce the possibility of slips and falls.
This consumer safety specification does not meet the specific requirement of gang showers, island tubs, peninsula tubs, sunken tubs, or tubs 1,8 m (6 ft) or taller.
This consumer safety specification exempts shower enclosures with both interior dimensions of 34 inches (864 mm) or less.
Values stated in inch-pound units should be considered standard. Values in parentheses are mathematical conversions of non-standard SI units, provided for informational purposes only.
This standard does not purport to address all safety issues, 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 to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions prior to use.
This international standard has been developed in accordance with internationally accepted principles on standardization set out in the Resolution on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guidelines and Recommendations published by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ASTM F446 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.
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