ASTM_F_1450_-_12a.pdf

Designation:F145012aStandard Test Methods forHollow Metal Swinging Door Assemblies for Detention andCorrectional Facilities1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1450;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 requirements for mechanicaltests,simulated service test,and testing equipment for deter-mining the performance characteristics of swinging detentionhollow metal door assemblies of various styles and types ofconstruction for use in wall openings designed to incarcerateinmates in detention/correctional institutions.1.2 These test methods test the capability of a swinging doorassembly to prevent,delay,and frustrate escape,to limit orcontrol access to unauthorized or secure areas,and to resistcommon types of vandalism.1.3 These test methods apply primarily to detention doorassemblies to and from secure areas generally found insidedetention/correctional facilities,such as:day rooms,controlrooms,cells,and sally ports.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard.The values given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.5 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:2F1577 Test Methods for Detention Locks for SwingingDoorsF1592 Test Methods for Detention Hollow Metal VisionSystemsF1643 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:3ANSI/NAAMM/HMMA 863 Guide Specifications for De-tention Security Hollow Metal Doors and Frames2.3 NFPA Standard:4252 Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies2.4 UL Standards:5UL-10(B)Fire Tests of Door AssembliesUL-10(C)Fire Tests of Door AssembliesUL-437 Standard for Key LocksUL-752 Bullet Resisting EquipmentUL-1034 Standard for Burglary Resistant Electric LockingMechanisms3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 boltmetal bar which,when actuated,is projected(orthrown)either horizontally or vertically into a retainingmember,such as a strike plate,to prevent a door from movingor opening.3.1.2 bolt projection(or bolt throw)distance from theedge of the door or frame,at the bolt center line,to the farthestpoint on the bolt in the projected position.3.1.3 componenta subassembly,as distinguished from apart,that combines with other components to make up a totaldoor assembly.3.1.3.1 DiscussionThe prime components of a door as-sembly include the following:door,lock,hinges,wall,anddoor frame(includes hinge jamb,strike jamb,and header).3.1.4 detention securityassurance of the restriction ofmobility of inmates to designated areas within a correctional ordetention facility.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 June 1,2012.Published July 2012.Originally approvedin 1992.Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F1450 12.DOI:10.1520/F1450-12A.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.3Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036,http:/www.ansi.org.4Available from National Fire Protection Association(NFPA),1 BatterymarchPark,Quincy,MA 02169-7471,http:/www.nfpa.org.5Available from Underwriters Laboratories(UL),333 Pfingsten Rd.,Northbrook,IL 60062-2096,http:/.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.1.5 door assemblyunit composed of a group of parts orcomponents that make up an opening barrier for a passagewaythrough a wall.3.1.5.1 DiscussionFor the purpose of these test methods,adoor assembly consists of the following parts:door;hinges;locking device or devices;operation contacts(such as handles,knobs,or flush pulls);security glazing and glazing molding;miscellaneous hardware and closers;the frame,including thehead and jambs plus anchorage devices to the surroundingwall;and a portion of the surrounding wall extending 32 in.(81.3 cm)from each side of the jambs and 16 in.(40.65 cm)above the head.3.1.6 forcible egressability to pass a 5 8 8 in.(127 mm 203 mm 203 mm)rigid rectangular box through an openingin the test sample created by destructive testing