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July 2002 Approved Standards Actions
A Committees B Committees C Committees D Committees
E Committees F Committees G Committees
F01 on Electronics

• EDITORIAL CHANGE
Volume 10.05, 2002
F 1619, Test Method for Measurement of Interstitial Oxygen Content of Silicon Wafers by Infrared Absorption Spectroscopy with

F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices

• REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 13.01, 2002
F 1264-01, Specification and Test Methods for Intramedullary Fixation Devices
F 1717-01 (Includes change to title), Test Methods for Spinal Implant Constructs in a Vertebrectomy Model

F11 on Vacuum Cleaners

• REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 15.08, 2002
F 1334-02, Test Method for Determining A-weighted Sound Power Level of Vacuum Cleaners

F15 on Consumer Products

• NEW STANDARD
Volume 15.07, 2002
F 2175-02, Specification for Portable Escape Ladder for Residential Use

F16 on Fasteners

• REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 01.08, 2003
F 594-02, Specification for Stainless Steel Nuts
F 738M-02, Specification for Stainless Steel Metric Bolts, Screws, and Studs
F 959-02, Specification for Compressible-washer-type Direct Tension Indicators for Use with Structural Fasteners
F 959M-02, Specification for Compressible-washer-type Direct Tension Indicators for Use with Structural Fasteners [Metric]
F 1667-02, Specification for Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples

F17 on Plastic Piping Systems

• NEW STANDARD
Volume 08.04, 2002
F 2159-01, Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
F 2164-02, Practice for Field Leak Testing of Polyethylene PE Pressure Piping Systems Uing Hydrostatic Pressure
F 2165-02, Specification for Flexible Pre-insulated Piping

• REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 08.04, 2002
F 794-01, Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Profile Gravity Sewer Pipe and Fittings Based on Controlled Inside Diameter

• REAPPROVAL OF STANDARD
Volume 08.04, 2003
D 2852-95 (2002)
F 481-97 (2002)
F 1668-96 (2002)

• WITHDRAWAL OF STANDARD
Volume 08.04, 2002
F 491-95, Specification for Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride) (PVFE) Plastic-lined Ferrous Metal Pipe and Fittings
Volume 08.04, 2003
F 423-95, Specification for Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Plastic-lined Ferrous Metal Pipe, Fittings, and Flanges
F 546-95, Specification for Perfluoro (Ethylene-propylene) Copolymer (FEP) Plastic-lined Ferrous Metal Pipe and Fittings

F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers

• REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 10.03, 2002
F 696-02, Specification for Leather Protectors for Rubber Insulating Gloves and Mittens
F 1506-02, Performance Specification For Flame Resistant Textile Materials for Wearing Apparel for Use by Electrical Workers Exposed to Momentary Electric Arc and Related Thermal Hazards
F 1891-02, Specification for Arc and Flame Resistant Rainwear
F 1891-02a, Specification for Arc and Flame Resistant Rainwear

F24 on Amusement Rides and Devices

• REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 15.07, 2002
F 1159-02, Practice for Design and Manufacture of Amusement Rides and Devices

• REAPPROVAL OF STANDARD
Volume 15.07, 2002
F 1305-94 (2002)

F25 on Ships and Marine Technology

• NEW STANDARD
Volume 01.07, 2002
F 2168-02, Specification for Packing Material, Graphitic, Corrugated Ribbon or Textured Tape, and Die-formed Ring

• REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 01.07, 2003
F 683-02, Practice for Selection and Application of Thermal Insulation for Piping and Machinery
F 1173-01, Specification for Thermosetting Resin Fiberglass Pipe Systems to Be Used for Marine Applications

• REAPPROVAL OF STANDARD
Volume 01.07, 2003
F 1546/F 1546M-96 (2001)

• REINSTATED STANDARD
Volume 01.07, 2003
F 1003-02, Specification for Searchlights on Motor Lifeboats
F 1014-02, Specification for Flashlights on Vessels

F26 on Food Service Equipment

• REVISION OF STANDARD
Volume 15.08, 2002
F 857-02, Specification for Hot Water Sanitizing Commercial Dishwashing Machines, Stationary Rack Type
F 858-02, Specification for Hot Water Sanitizing Commercial Dishwashing Machines, Single Tank, Conveyor Rack Type
F 860-02, Specification for Hot Water Sanitizing Commercial Dishwashing Machines, Multiple Tank, Rackless Conveyor Type
F 918-02, Specification for Noncarbonated Mechanically Refrigerated Beverage Dispenser Visible Product
F 1604-02, Specification For Freezers, Ice Cream, Soft Serve, Shake

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