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Smith-Emery Laboratories <br /> An Independent Commercial Testing Laboratory,Established 1904 <br /> 781 East Washington Boulevard,Los Angeles,California 90021 ♦Phone(213)745-5333♦Fax(213) 741-8626 <br /> ORATOQ' <br /> Project No.: 40463-1 November 21,2011 <br /> Lab. No. : T-11-2041 <br /> CLIENT: Roberts Hot Tubs Inc. <br /> 2343 Welcome Ave. <br /> Richmond, CA 94804 <br /> Attn.:Robert Ghelerter <br /> SUBJECT: Mechanical Testing on Spas and Hot Tubs Covers <br /> SPECIFICATION: ASTM F1346-91 Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling Requirements <br /> for All Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs <br /> SOURCE: Submitted to Laboratory by Client. <br /> Report of Tests <br /> Material Identification: <br /> Cover#1: Serial No.: 123621 <br /> Cover#2: Serial No.: 123622 <br /> Cover#3: Serial No.: 123623 <br /> Test No.1: STATIC LOAD TEST <br /> Load of 275 pounds was placed on top of an installed spa cover for 5 minutes. <br /> Cover#1: Shows no damage after loading on center and at mid point attachment center. <br /> Cover#2: Shows no damage after loading on center and at mid point attachment center. <br /> Cover#3: Shows no damage after loading on center and at mid point attachment center. <br /> Test No.2: PERIMETER DEFLECTION TEST <br /> Load of 50 pounds was placed on top of an installed spa cover 4 ft. from the side of the pool, then a <br /> "Perimeter Deflection Test Object" (3.7-inch by 5.7-inch by 12-inch length elipsoidal shape object at 36.6 <br /> lbs.) was placed at closed openings and joints for observations. <br /> Cover#1: Perimeter Deflection Test Object did not pass through. <br /> Cover#2: Perimeter Deflection Test Object did not pass through. <br /> Cover#3: Perimeter Deflection Test Object did not pass through. <br /> Test No.3: SURFACE DRAINAGE TEST(Not Applicable-No Equipment to be operated) <br /> Test NoA: OPENINGS TEST <br /> A load of 40 pounds was applied to a solid faced sphere with a maximum diameter of 4.5-inches on any <br /> openings to observe if it will pass through. <br /> Cover#1: Opening Test Object did not pass through. <br /> Cover#2: Opening Test Object did not pass through. <br /> Cover#3: Opening Test Object did not pass through. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, [3 Materials Tested Comply With Specifications. <br /> SMITH-EMERY LABORATORIES ❑Materials Tested Did Not Comply With Specifications. <br /> ❑No Established Criteria for Acceptable Limits. <br /> Cl For Information Only <br /> City of Everett Permit Services <br /> EVERETT Reviewed for Permit 04/03/2025 <br /> WhS HINGTQN <br />