September 24, 1996
SUPERSEDING
A-A-300A
February 13, 1991
A-A-299
May 7, 1980
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
DUSTPAN
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description (CID), for all Federal agencies.
1. SCOPE.
1.1 Scope. This commercial item description covers metal and non metal dustpans.
2. CLASSIFICATION
2.1 Classification. The dustpans shall be of the following types:
Type I - Rubber/plastic
Type II - Steel
Type III - Steel, with swinging pan.
3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 Construction. The dustpan shall be constructed so that the front edge shall be in continuous contact with the floor when in use or when pressed to the floor with slight downward pressure applied to the handle. The dustpan shall have a dirt retaining ridge formed within the pan. The handles shall have a means for attaching to a wall.
3.1.1 Type I. The type I dustpan shall be a one-piece construction made from natural rubber, synthetic rubber, a combination of natural and synthetic rubber, a combination of plastic and synthetic rubber or plastic. The plastic shall be either high density polypropylene. The front edge of the dustpan shall be 10-1/2 to 12-1/2 inches (26.7 -31.8 cm) wide. The side edges shall be a minimum of 7 inches (17.8 cm) long. The handle shall be a minimum of 3-1/2 inches (8.9 cm) long.
3.1.2 Type II. The type II dustpan shall be made from 0.0127 inch (0.32 mm) minimum thickness sheet steel. Seams shall be sealed to prevent dust leakage. The front edge of the dustpan shall be 11 to 13 inches (27.9 - 33.0 cm) wide. The side edges shall be a minimum of 7 inches (17.8 cm) long. The handle shall be a minimum of 4 inches (10.0 cm) long. The dustpan shall have a durable protective finish to prevent corrosion.
3.1.3 Type III. The type III dustpan shall consist of a pan and a handle. When the dustpan is lifted from the floor by the handle, the pan shall swing downward by gravity into a vertical position so that debris will move into the hooded area. The handle shall balance in the upright position when the pan is flat on the floor. The handle shall not interfere with the entrance of debris into the pan.
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