This specification establishes the requirements for treestands, climbing sticks, and tripod/tower stands that are used for hunting, photographing, or general observation. It covers ladder treestands; non-climbing, fixed position or hang-on treestands; climbing sticks (continuous); climbing sticks (sectional); and tripods or tower stands. It also applies to three types of climbing treestand: climbing treestand (hand climber), Type I; climbing treestand (sit/stand), Type II; and climbing treestand (sit/stand), Type III.

This specification also defines the minimum warning and package labeling, instructional content, safety device requirements, and physical testing parameters. This is a performance-based specification and is not intended to restrict design. Partial utilization of this specification is prohibited. A product that fails to meet any one of the requirements of this specification is considered to have failed this specification and shall not be sold with any indication that it meets parts of the specification.

1.1 This specification covers requirements for treestands, climbing sticks, and tripod/tower stands that are used for hunting, photographing, or general observation. Furthermore, this specification establishes minimum warning and package labeling, instructional content, safety device requirements, and physical testing parameters. This is a performance based specification and is not intended to restrict design.

1.2 Partial utilization of this specification is prohibited. Any statement of compliance with this specification shall be a certification that the product tested meets all of the requirements of the specification in its entirety. A product that fails to meet any one of the requirements of this specification is considered to have failed this specification and shall not be sold with any indication that it meets parts of the specification.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.