ASTM_F_1915_-_05_2012.pdf

Designation:F191505(Reapproved 2012)Standard Test Methods forGlazing for Detention Facilities1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1915;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,including a fire test responsemethod,cover the apparatus,procedures,and acceptanceconditions for evaluating the normal operational performanceand the performance characteristics under assault conditions ofdetention glazing used in window and door assemblies indetention and correctional facilities;thus,these test methodsonly give an indication of the performance characteristics ofdetention glazing in actual service.Such variables as installa-tion and maintenance conditions are not considered except asotherwise included in this test method.1.2 It is the intent of these test methods to help ensure thatdetention glazing performs at or above minimum acceptablelevels to restrict inmate passage to unauthorized areas,toconfine inmates,to delay and frustrate escape attempts and toresist vandalism.1.3 Tools defined in these test methods are representative ofsimilar tools or materials,which may become available toinmates within the secure perimeter of detention and correc-tional facilities,and which could be used to inflict similarproduct damage.1.4 These test methods should not be used to establish orconfirm the absolute prevention of forced entries or exits.These test methods define five factors(tool,temperature,techniques,time,and number of impacts)used to determineresistance to defined attacks.1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard.The SI values in stated parentheses are forinformation only.1.6 In these test methods,the specimens are subjected to oneor more specific sets of laboratory test conditions.If differenttest conditions are substituted or the end-use conditions arechanged,it is not always possible by or from these test methodsto predict changes in the physical attack,or fire-test-responsecharacteristics measured,or both;therefore,the results arevalid only for the physical attack,or fire-test-exposureconditions,or both,described in these test methods.1.7 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:2F1233 Test Method for Security Glazing Materials AndSystemsF1450 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 VisionSystemsF1643 Test Methods for Detention Sliding Door LockingDevice AssemblyF1758 Test Methods for Detention Hinges Used onDetention-Grade Swinging Doors2.2 UL Standard:3UL 752 Bullet Resisting Equipment2.3 NIJ Standard:4NIJ 0108.1 Ballistic Resistant Protective Materials3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 benchmark,nendpoint or intermediate point in thetest sequence as determined by the certification agency.3.1.2 detention security,nassurance 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 Facilitiesand are the direct responsibility of Subcom-mittee F33.02 on Physical Barriers.Current edition approved June 1,2012.Published August 2012.Originallyapproved in 1998.Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F1915 05.DOI:10.1520/F1915-05R12.2For 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 Underwriters Laboratories(UL),Corporate Progress,333Pfingsten Rd.,Northbrook,IL 60062.4Available from National Institute of Justice(NIJ),810 7th St.,NW,Washington,DC 20531.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.1.3 forcible egress,nability to pass a 5 by 8 by 8-in.(127 by 203.2 by 203.2-mm)rigid box through an opening inthe test sample created by destructive testing procedures withno more than 10 lb(44.48 N)of force.3.1.4 frame,nassembly of members surrounding andsupporting a window or windows.3.1.5 glazing,nany infill material,usually transparent ortranslucent glass,polycarbonate,or combination thereof,usedin a security detention frame.3.1.6 glazing stop,nformed metal section used to secureglazing or panel in a frame.3.1.7 head or header,nhorizon