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There is an American testing group called ASTM. I can't remember exactly what it stands for... Association of the Standardization of Testing of Materials? While they don't create laws, they do create standards for ALL materials - plastics, glass, metals, chemicals, concretes, etc. I'm aware of this group because my father used to chair one of ASTM's committees that did the testing to create standards for a rock material called rip-rap. It's the rock that's placed against buildings for stability, riverbanks and roads to prevent erosion and strength.
The group DOES publish ALL of their standards.
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From: Regan Forrest [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 9:26 AM
Subject: Urgent request: American Regulatory Standards
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Hi all,
I am looking for a list of American Regulatory Standards that may apply to the design and development of hands-on exhibits.
For example, I have this sort of detail for British Standards:
BS7188 sets out methods of testing impact-resistant playground surfaces for durability, absorbency and flammability, etc
BS 5696 applies to play equipment, BS5852 applies to fire testing . . . the list goes on goes on like this but this just gives you an idea. There are also references to specific Health and Safety Acts.
I'm presuming there are analogous Acts, Standards and Statutes that apply to the US. If anyone has these in an easily emailable format (or knows where to find it on the web), you'd be saving my life! As it says in my subject line, I need it fairly urgently.
Thanks a lot!
Ms Regan Forrest
Interpretation Consultant
Haley Sharpe Design
Leicester, UK
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