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Protect -A -Child Pool Fence Company
Purchase Order No. Verbal
QCM Job No. 12FM-611
INSPECTION RESULTS
June 13, 2012
This report documents testing an 48" and 60" heights of fencing and self closing gates
manufactured by Protect -A -Child Pool Fence Company.
The samples inspected included fence sections in 48" and 60" heights with support posts
attached to the mesh on 30" and 36" centers and self closing gates of sample heights. The
fence and gates submitted were tested per the standards listed below including ASTM F
2286.
• The mesh was tested per ASTM F2286-05.
• Vertical load test per ASTM F2286 Paragraph 5.1. A vertical load test was
conducted. A 1/8"steel wire was looped through the mesh 36" above ground.
Upward force of 20 pounds was applied. No tearing of the mesh was noted.
• Impact Test per ASTM F 2286-05 Paragraph 5.2. A weight of 52 pounds was
swung into the fence 36' above ground level. No deformation or tearing was
noted.
• The self closing gates tested were greater than 48" tall and included self closing
hinges and a key lockable self latching mechanism. The release mechanism on the
gate was above 54" minimum height requirement.
• The mesh properties were certified by PHIFER Incorporated.
CONCLUSION:
The fence and gates submitted for testing meet or exceed the requirements of
• ASTM F 2286 and ASTM F 1908 for tests performed. No testing on the mesh
other than the impact and vertical tests.
• ANSI IAF-8 Model Battier Code for tests performed.
• BOCA National Building Code Section 421.10.1 for tests performed.
• *1CC - APSP International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) Public
Version 1.0 (*see note below) for tests performed.
*Meets ICC-APSP ISPSC code when installed in such a manner that it is not mmowible without the aid of
tools.
Frank Grate C�
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Email: fgrate gcmet.corr.