ASTM_F_588_-_14.pdf

Designation:F58814Standard Test Methods forMeasuring the Forced Entry Resistance of WindowAssemblies,Excluding Glazing Impact1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F588;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of originaladoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscriptepsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 These test methods cover the ability of window assem-blies of various types to restrain,delay,or frustrate forcedentry.1.2 For purposes of these test methods,window assembliesare defined as described in 1.2.1 1.2.5 and as shown in Fig.1.Window assemblies with a combination of operable sash andfixed panes(lites)shall be classified and tested separately foreach type.1.2.1 Type AA window assembly which incorporates oneor more sash that open by sliding,either vertically or horizon-tally within the plane of the wall.1.2.2 Type BA window assembly which incorporates oneor more sash that are hinged at or near two corners of the sashand that open toward the exterior(outswinging)or toward theinterior(inswinging).1.2.3 Type CA window assembly which incorporates oneor more sash that are pivoted so that part of the sash openstoward the interior and part of it opens toward the exterior.1.2.4 Type DA window assembly which incorporates oneor more fixed panes(lites)or stationary sash that are designednot to open.1.2.5 Type EA window assembly which incorporates aseries of overlapping horizontal louvers that are pivotedsimultaneously by a common actuator so that the bottom edgeof each louver swings outward and the top edge swings inwardduring operation.NOTE1See Fig.1 for graphic depiction of window assembly types.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.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 requirements prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E631 Terminology of Building Constructions2.2 AAMA Standard:3AAMA1302.5-76 Voluntary Specifications for Forced EntryResistant Aluminum Prime Windows2.3 CAWM Standards:3CAWM 301-90 Forced Entry Resistance Tests for WindowsCMBSO 1-79 California Model Building Security Ordi-nance3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsDefinitions for standard terminology canbe found in Terminology E631.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 locking device(s)(lock),none or more componentsof a window assembly intended to resist the opening ofmovable sash or louvers from the exterior.3.2.2 louver,na glazing component of a louver window.3.2.3 louver holder,na component of a louver windowthat holds the louvers at each end and transfers the pivoting andlocking forces from the actuating mechanism/s to the louvers.3.2.4 sash operator,na component of the window assem-bly that is used to move,pivot,or adjust the position of amovable sash within the window frame.(The sash operator insome window assemblies is also a locking device.)4.Summary of Test Method4.1 The procedure consists of mounting a specimen into atest assembly fixture which in turn is mounted to a wall supportfixture,and,after removing all exterior fasteners and loose1These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 onPerformance of Buildings and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.51on Performance of Windows,Doors,Skylights and Curtain Walls.Current edition approved May 1,2014.Published June 2014.Originallyapproved in 1979.Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F588 07.DOI:10.1520/F0588-14.2For 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 Architectural Manufacturers Association(AAMA),1827 Walden Office Square,Suite 550,Schaumburg,IL 60173-4268,http:/www.aamanet.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 FIG.1 Typical Window Types(viewed from the exterior)F588 142 component items,specified loads and forces are applied to thewindow test specimen in a prescribed sequence.Followingremoval of all loads,a determination is made whether or notentry can be gained through the window test specimen from theexterior.5.Significance and Use5.1 These test methods are intended to establish a measureof resistance for window assemblies subjected to attacks(otherthan impacting glazing materials)by unskilled or opportunisticburglars.Resistance to higher levels of force generated byski