ASTM_F_2322_-_12.pdf

Designation:F232212Standard Test Methods forPhysical Assault on Vertical Fixed Barriers for Detentionand Correctional Facilities1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2322;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 simulatedservice tests and testing equipment for determining the perfor-mance characteristics of walls designed to incarcerate inmatesin detention and correctional institutions.The testing equip-ment provides for the setup and testing of two sample fixedbarriers side-by-side,one with no openings and one equippedwith a representative penetration in accordance with theAmerican Correctional Association(ACA)standard for clearview area of 3 ft2(0.279 m2),12 in.(305 mm)wide by 36 in.(914 mm)high.1.2 It is the intent of these test methods to help ensure thatdetention security walls perform at or above minimum accept-able levels to control passage of unauthorized or secure areas,to confine inmates,to delay and frustrate escape attempts,andto resist vandalism.It is recognized that in order to meet theintent of these test methods,opening assemblies within thesewalls must be compatible with the level of performancerequired by:Test Methods F1450,F1592,and F1643.1.3 These test methods apply to walls enclosing or separat-ing secure areas of detention/correctional facilities.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard.The SI values given in parentheses areapproximate and for information 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:2F1450 Test Methods for Hollow Metal Swinging DoorAssemblies for Detention and Correctional FacilitiesF1592 Test Methods for Detention Hollow Metal VisionSystemsF1643 Test Methods for Detention Sliding Door LockingDevice AssemblyF1915 Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities2.2 UL Standard:UL-752 Bullet Resisting Equipment32.3 ANSI Standard:ANSI/HMMA 863 Guide Specifications for Detention Secu-rity Hollow Metal Doors and Frames43.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 detention securityassurance of the restriction ofmobility of inmates to designated areas within a correctional ordetention facility.3.1.2 forcible egressan opening created in the test wallwhich allows a 5 in.(127 mm)by 8 in.(203 mm)by 8 in.(203mm)rigid rectangular box to be passed through it with no morethan 10 lbf(44.5 N)of force.3.1.3 manufacturerthepartyresponsiblefortheconstruction,fabrication,or supply of the test samples orcomponents used to construct the test samples.3.1.4 performance characteristicthe response of the wallin any one of the tests described herein.3.1.5 test completionconduct one test sequence for eachwall.3.1.6 testing laboratoryan independent third party mate-rials testing laboratory.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 June 2012.Last previousedition approved in 2003 as F2322 03 which was withdrawn January 2012 andreinstated in June 2012.DOI:10.1520/F2322-12.2For 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.3Available from Underwriters Laboratories(UL),Corporate Progress,333Pfingsten Rd.,Northbrook,IL 60062.4Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.Significance and Use4.1 A major concern for administrative officials is thesecurity of barriers used in detention/correctional facilities.These test methods are designed to aid in identifying levels ofphysical security for walls which enclose or separate secureareas.This does not apply to the passage of contraband.4.2 These test methods are not intended to provide ameasure of resistance for a wall subjected to attack bycorrosive agents,by high-powered rifles,explosives,sawing,or other such methods.These test methods are intended toevaluate the resistance of a wall to violent attacks by sustainedmanpower using battering devices,such as benches,bunks,ortables,and by handguns up to and including.44 magnum.Attacks from the outside and fire resistance ratings are notaddressed in this standard