Standard Test Methods for Anchor Systems Used for Detention Hollow Metal Systems

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 A major concern for corrections administration officials is the resistance of security barriers used in detention/correctional facilities to certain types of physical attack that it is reasonable to expect in the field. These test methods are designed to aid in identifying a level of physical security for anchor systems used to install fixed detention hollow metal vision systems and door assemblies.  
4.2 These test methods are not intended to measure resistance to attack by corrosive agents, high-powered rifles, explosives, sawing, or other such methods. These test methods are intended to evaluate the resistance of a vision system to violent attacks using battering devices such as benches, bunks, fire extinguishers, or tables; hand guns up to and including the .44 magnum; and fires started by using mattresses, books, and similar flammable materials.  
4.3 The primary purpose or result of this standard is to provide detailed test methods that approximate the levels of abuse to which it is possible that vision system and door assembly anchor systems become subjected in the field. The desired result of its use is to give ensurance of protection to the public, to prison administrative personnel, and to the inmates themselves in the event of such attack.
Note 1: It is recommended that detention/correctional facility administration provide adequate training, supervision, and preventive maintenance programs to enable hollow metal vision systems to function as intended throughout the expected service life.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover anchor systems used for the installation of fixed detention hollow metal vision systems and door assemblies of various materials and types of construction. These anchor systems are used to install fixed hollow metal vision systems and door assemblies in wall openings in detention and correctional institutions designed to incarcerate inmates.  
1.2 Anchor systems individual components investigated under these test methods include detention security hollow metal frames, frame anchoring, security glazing, panels, and removable glazing stops.  
1.3 These test methods are designed to test the capability of anchor systems used to install a fixed detention hollow metal vision system or door assembly to prevent, delay, and frustrate escape; to limit or control access to unauthorized or secured areas; and prevent passage of contraband.  
1.4 These test methods apply primarily to anchor systems used to install detention hollow metal vision systems or door assemblies between secure areas generally found inside a detention/correctional facility such as: day rooms, control rooms, cells, and sally ports. These test methods are applicable to anchor systems used to install vision systems and door assemblies other than hollow metal, provided testing and reporting procedures are followed.  
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Designation: F2956 − 16
Standard Test Methods for
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Anchor Systems Used for Detention Hollow Metal Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2956; 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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1.1 These test methods cover anchor systems used for the 2.1 ASTM Standards:
installation of fixed detention hollow metal vision systems and A36 Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
door assemblies of various materials and types of construction. A615 Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel
These anchor systems are used to install fixed hollow metal Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
vision systems and door assemblies in wall openings in C90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
detention and correctional institutions designed to incarcerate F1450 Test Methods for Hollow Metal Swinging Door
inmates. Assemblies for Detention and Correctional Facilities
F1592 Test Methods for Detention Hollow Metal Vision
1.2 Anchor systems individual components investigated
Systems
under these test methods include detention security hollow
F1577 Test Methods for Detention Locks for Swinging
metal frames, frame anchoring, security glazing, panels, and
Doors
removable glazing stops.
F1643 Test Methods for Detention Sliding Door Locking
1.3 These test methods are designed to test the capability of
Device Assembly
anchor systems used to install a fixed detention hollow metal
F1758 Test Methods for Detention Hinges Used on
vision system or door assembly to prevent, delay, and frustrate
Detention-Grade Swinging Doors
escape; to limit or control access to unauthorized or secured
F1915 Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities
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areas; and prevent passage of contraband.
2.2 ANSI/NAAMM/HMMA Standard:
1.4 These test methods apply primarily to anchor systems ANSI/HMMA863 Guide Specifications for Detention Secu-
used to install detention hollow metal vision systems or door rity Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
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assemblies between secure areas generally found inside a 2.3 NFPA Standard:
detention/correctional facility such as: day rooms, control
NFPA 252 Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assem-
rooms, cells, and sally ports. These test methods are applicable blies
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to anchor systems used to install vision systems and door
2.4 UL Standards:
assemblies other than hollow metal, provided testing and
UL-10 (C) Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door
reporting procedures are followed.
Assemblies
UL-752 Standard for Bullet-Resisting Equipment
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
3. Terminology
information only.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
the ASTM website.
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Available from Hollow Metal Manufacturer’s Association, A Division of
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F33 on NAAMM, 800 Roosevelt Road, Building C, Suite 312, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.
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Detention and Correctional Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommit- Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
tee F33.02 on Physical Barriers. Park, Quincy, MA 02269, http://www.nfpa.org.
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Current edition approved June 1, 2016. Published August 2016. DOI: 10.1520/ Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), 2600 N.W. Lake Rd., Camas,
F2956-16. WA 98607-8542, http://www.ul.com.
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3.1.1 anchor system, n—assembly of components between a 3.1.13.1 Discussion—The miter joint can be either punched
detention hollow metal vision system or door assembly and in the flat form or sawed after the members are formed.
surrounding structure or substructure that supports and secures
3.1.14 mullion, n—vertical or horizontal member within a
the fixed hollow metal vision system or door assembly verti-
frame, separating either doors, a door and a sidelight, glazed
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