ASTM_F_1643_-_05_2012.pdf

Designation:F164305(Reapproved 2012)Standard Test Methods forDetention Sliding Door Locking Device Assembly1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1643;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 the apparatus,procedures,andacceptance conditions for evaluating the normal operationalperformance and the performance characteristics under assault,smoke,and fire conditions of sliding device assemblies indetention and correctional institutions.These test methods givean indication of the performance characteristics of devices inactual service.Such variables as installation and maintenanceconditions are not considered.1.2 It is the intent of these test methods to help ensure thatdetention sliding devices perform at or above minimum ac-ceptable levels to control passage to unauthorized or secureareas,to confine inmates and to delay and frustrate escapeattempts and resist vandalism.However,these test methods donot address door construction.It is recognized that in order tomeet the intent of these test methods,door assemblies shall becompatible with the level of performance required by TestMethods F1450.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard.The values given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.4 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:2F1450 Test Methods for Hollow Metal Swinging DoorAssemblies for Detention and Correctional FacilitiesF1577 Test Methods for Detention Locks for SwingingDoorsF1592 Test Methods for Detention Hollow Metal VisionSystemsF1758 Test Methods for Detention Hinges Used onDetention-Grade Swinging DoorsF1915 Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities2.2 NFPA Standards:3NFPA 101 Life Safety CodeNFPA 105 Installation of Smoke Control Door AssembliesNFPA 252 Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies2.3 UL Standard:4UL-752 Bullet Resisting EquipmentUL-1034 Standard for Burglary Resistant Electric LockingMechanisms3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 controlled passage,ncapability to restrict the unau-thorized movement of individuals.3.1.2 cover box,nenclosure that contains,secures,andprotects all horizontal tracks,cables,tubing,wiring,motors,etc.that support and control the door;the enclosure iscontinuous across the horizontal door movement and may becontinuous across several doors.Also referred to as horizontalmechanism housing.3.1.3 deadlocked,adjmechanical condition of the lockingmechanism that secures against unlocking or unlatching by endpressure,lifting,prying,or other manipulations against themechanism.3.1.4 door guide,nhorizontal member attached to the walladjacent to the bottom of the door used to control the bottomof the door.3.1.5 forcible egress,nability to pass a 5 8 8 in.(127 203.2 203.2 mm)rigid box through an opening in the testsample created by destructive testing procedures with no morethan 10 lb(44.48 N)of force.3.1.6 hand tools,nitems permitted for use in disengaginga lock when it fails to disengage either remotely or manually.For example,hand screwdrivers(of various sizes and tip1These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F33 onDetention and Correctional Facilities and are the direct responsibility of Subcom-mittee F33.04 on Detention Hardware.Current edition approved June 1,2012.Published August 2012.Originallyapproved in 1995.Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F1643 05.DOI:10.1520/F1643-05R12.2For 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 National Fire Protection Association(NFPA),1 BatterymarchPark,Quincy,MA 02269-9101.4Available 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 configurations including tips for coverplate security screws),claw hammer,ball peen hammer,chisel,pliers(any commonsize),and locking pliers.These tools are commonly carried ina correctional facility maintenance tool kit.3.1.7 leading edge,nend of the door panel that travelsacross the door opening.3.1.8 lock column,nvertical enclosure that contains,secures,and protects the mechanical locking mechanism.3.1.9 locked,adjdoor is held in place by the engagementof the locking mechanism in the door.Sliding doors must bedeadl