ASTM F3038-21

Standard Test Method for Timed Evaluation of Forced-Entry-Resistant Systems

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Within a given period of time, the success or failure of any attempt to forcibly enter a structure intended to resist that entry is dependent upon three primary factors that collectively define the threat: (1) the tools and devices employed, (2) the number of aggressors, and (3) the level of sophistication of the attack.  
5.2 The procedures presented herein are based on field experience and are not intended to be used to establish or confirm the absolute prevention of forced entries.  
5.3 The test requirements specified herein have been established for use in evaluating the forced-entry resistance characteristics of structures and assemblies to be used in commercial, government, and military installations.  
5.4 The procedures of this test method are intended to evaluate the time necessary for personnel to create an opening of sufficient size to permit passage of a test shape through it.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method sets forth the requirements and testing procedures to test forced-entry-resistant building components, construction components, and specialty security equipment. This test method is intended primarily for manufacturers to test and rate their windows, doors, modular panels, glazings, louvers, walls, seismic joints, roofs, roof hatches, grilles, and similar products to ensure that all manufactured products meet the necessary requirements for forced-entry protection.  
1.2 This test method is currently designed to simulate a spontaneous mob using readily available hand tools as the primary threat for forced entry.  
1.3 In order to receive a rating, all portions of the tested specimen must meet or exceed the test level.  
1.4 Systems are required to be tested as complete units in a test frame or fielded conditions. Mulled systems must be tested in the mulled condition. Test results only apply to the component or system as tested. Once a system is tested and deemed to satisfy the requirements of this test method, no design change can be made without a retest.  
1.5 Units—The values stated in this standard are SI units with the exception of the nominal descriptors for tools.  
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Oct-2021
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• Technical Committee: F12 - Security Systems and Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F12.10 - Systems Products and Services

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F3038 − 21
Standard Test Method for
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Timed Evaluation of Forced-Entry-Resistant Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3038; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method sets forth the requirements and testing
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
procedures to test forced-entry-resistant building components,
E2771 Terminology for Homeland Security Applications
construction components, and specialty security equipment.
F1915 Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities
This test method is intended primarily for manufacturers to test
and rate their windows, doors, modular panels, glazings, 2.2 Other Standards:
SD-STD-01.01 Forced-Entry and Ballistic-Resistance of
louvers, walls, seismic joints, roofs, roof hatches, grilles, and
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similar products to ensure that all manufactured products meet Structural Systems, Rev. G (Amended)
ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General Requirements for the Compe-
the necessary requirements for forced-entry protection.
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tence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
1.2 This test method is currently designed to simulate a
spontaneous mob using readily available hand tools as the
3. Terminology
primary threat for forced entry.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.3 In order to receive a rating, all portions of the tested
3.1.1 component—integral part of a forced entry test speci-
specimen must meet or exceed the test level.
men such as: panels, frame, glazing, glazing bite, flanges,
hinges, locks, jamb/wall, jamb/strike mullions, and mounting
1.4 Systems are required to be tested as complete units in a
devices of different shape, size, and material.
test frame or fielded conditions. Mulled systems must be tested
3.1.2 door, double—two-door assembly with an opening
in the mulled condition. Test results only apply to the compo-
twice as wide as a single door with a common latch and lock
nent or system as tested. Once a system is tested and deemed
edge.
to satisfy the requirements of this test method, no design
3.1.3 independent test facility—testinglaboratoryaccredited
change can be made without a retest.
to perform the referenced testing procedures by a nationally
1.5 Units—The values stated in this standard are SI units
recognized accrediting agency in accordance with ISO/IEC
with the exception of the nominal descriptors for tools.
17025.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.4 individual systems—individual doors, windows,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
louvers, hatches, grilles, or wall panels; the doors, windows,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
and panels may have one transparency or two or more
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
transparencies separated with a mullion.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.5 louvers—angled and gapped slats which permit the
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
passage of air through an otherwise impassable barrier; while
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
louvers usually are rigidly constructed, the slats may be
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
moveable to seal off air passage.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F12 on Security AvailablefromU.S.GovernmentPrintingOfficeSuperintendentofDocuments,
Systems and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F12.10 on 732 N. Capitol St., NW, Mail Stop: SDE, Washington, DC 20401, http://
Systems Products and Services. www.access.gpo.gov.
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Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2021. Published November 2021. Originally Available from International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO
approved in 2014. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F3038 – 14. DOI: Central Secretariat, Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier, Geneva,
10.1520/F3038-21. Switzerland, https://www
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Designation: F3038 − 14 F3038 − 21
Standard Test Method for
1
Timed Evaluation of Forced-Entry-Resistant Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3038; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method sets forth the requirements and testing procedures to test forced-entry-resistant building components,
construction components, and specialty security equipment. This test method is intended primarily for manufacturers to test and
rate their windows, doors, modular panels, glazings, louvers, walls, seismic joints, roofs, roof hatches, grilles, and similar products
to ensure that all manufactured products meet the necessary requirements for forced-entry protection.
1.2 This test method is currently designed to simulate a spontaneous mob using readily available hand tools as the primary threat
for forced entry.
1.3 In order to receive a rating, all portions of the tested specimen must meet or exceed the test level.
1.4 Systems are required to be tested as complete units in a test frame or fielded conditions. Mulled systems must be tested in the
mulled condition. Test results only apply to the component or system as tested. Once a system is tested and deemed to satisfy the
requirements of this test method, no design change can be made without a retest.
1.5 Units—The values stated in this standard are SI units with the exception of the nominal descriptors for tools.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E2771 Terminology for Homeland Security Applications
F1915 Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F12.10 on
Systems Products and Services.
Current edition approved April 15, 2014Oct. 15, 2021. Published May 2014November 2021. Originally approved in 2014. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as
F3038 – 14. DOI: 10.1520/F3038-14.10.1520/F3038-21.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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2.2 Other Standards:
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SD-STD-01.01 Forced-Entry and Ballistic-Resistance of Structural Systems, Rev. G (Amended)
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ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 component—integral part of a forced entry test specimen such as: panels, frame, glazing, glazing bite, flanges, hinges, locks,
jamb/wall, jamb/strike mullions, and mounting devices of different shape, size, and material.
3.1.2 door, double—two-door assembly with an opening twice as wide as a single door with a common latch and lock edge.
3.1.3 independent test facility—testing laboratory accredited to perform the referenced testing procedures by a nationally
recognized accrediting agency in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.
3.1.4 individual systems—individual doors, windows, louvers, hatches, grilles, or wall panels. Thepanels; the doors, windows, and
panels may have one transparency or two or more transparencies separated with a mullion.
3.1.5 louvers—angled and gapped slats which permit the passage of air through an otherwise impassable barrier. Whilebarrier;
while louvers usually are rigidly constructed, t
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