ASTM_F_1592_-_12.pdf

Designation:F159212Standard Test Methods forDetention Hollow Metal Vision Systems1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1592;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 These test methods cover fixed detention hollow metalvision systems of various materials and types of construction.These fixed hollow metal vision systems are used in wallopenings in detention and correctional institutions designed toincarcerate inmates.1.2 Frame assemblies investigated under these test methodsinclude individual components including detention securityhollow metal frames,frame anchoring,security glazing,panels,and removable glazing stops.1.3 These test methods are designed to test the capability ofa fixed detention hollow metal vision system to prevent,delay,and frustrate escape;to limit or control access to unauthorizedor secured areas;and prevent passage of contraband.1.4 These test methods apply primarily to detention hollowmetal vision systems between secure areas generally foundinside a detention/correctional facility such as:day rooms,control rooms,cells,and sally ports.These test methods areapplicable to vision systems other than hollow metal,providedtesting and reporting procedures are followed.1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard.The values given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E2074 Test Method for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies,Including Positive Pressure Testing of Side-Hinged andPivoted Swinging Door Assemblies(Withdrawn 2007)3F1450 Test Methods for Hollow Metal Swinging DoorAssemblies for Detention and Correctional FacilitiesF1577 Test Methods for Detention Locks for SwingingDoorsF1643 Test Methods for Detention Sliding Door LockingDevice AssemblyF1758 Test Methods for Detention Hinges Used onDetention-Grade Swinging DoorsF1915 Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities2.2 ANSI/NAAMM/HMMA Standard:4ANSI/HMMA 863-04 Guide Specifications for DetentionSecurity Hollow Metal Doors and Frames2.3 NFPA Standard:5NFPA 252 Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies2.4 UL Standards:6UL-10(C)Fire Tests of Door AssembliesUL-752 Bullet Resisting Equipment3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 borrowed light,nfixed window frame for use in aninterior partition.3.1.1.1 DiscussionThis term is derived from the conceptof borrowing light from one room or space to help illuminateanother.3.1.2 butt joint,ncorner or mullion joint of a frame inwhich the stop of either member is notched to fit the other,resulting in a perpendicular joint.3.1.3 component,nsubassembly,as distinguished from apart,that combines with other components to make up a totalframe assembly.3.1.3.1 DiscussionThe prime components of a fixed vi-sion system assembly are frame,wall,glazing,and panels.1These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F33 onDetention and Correctional Facilities and are the direct responsibility of Subcom-mittee F33.02 on Physical Barriers.Current edition approved Nov.1,2012.Published January 2013.Originallyapproved in 1995.Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F1592 05.DOI:10.1520/F1592-12.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.4Available from Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association,A Division ofNAAMM,600 S.Federal St.,Chicago,IL 60605.5Available from National Fire Protection Association(NFPA),1 BatterymarchPark,Quincy,MA 02269-9101.6Available from Underwriters Laboratories(UL),Corporate Progress,333Pfingsten Rd.,Northbrook,IL 60062.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.1.4 contraband breach,nany through opening createdsuch that a 0.060-in.(1.5-mm)diameter wire can be passedcompletely through the assembly at any location constitutes acontraband breach.3.1.5 detention security,nensurance of the restriction ofmobility of inmates to designated areas within a correctional ordetention facility.3.1.6 forcible egress,nability to pass a 5 by 8 by 8-in.(127 by 203 by 203 mm)rigid rectangular box through anopening in the test sample created by destructive testingprocedures using no more than 10 lbf(44.5 N).3.1.7 glazin