ASTM F842-97
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Sliding Door Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact
Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Sliding Door Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact
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1.1 These test methods determine the ability of sliding door assemblies to restrain, delay, or frustrate forced entry.
1.2 For purposes of these test methods, sliding door assemblies are classified as described in 1.2.1 through 1.2.4 and as shown in Fig. 1. Sliding door assemblies with a combination of operable panels and fixed panels (lites) shall be classified and tested separately for each type.
1.2.1 Type A- A sliding door assembly which incorporates one or more sliding panels that lock to the jamb.
1.2.2 Type B- A sliding door assembly which incorporates one or more sliding panels that lock to an intermediate jamb.
1.2.3 Type C- A sliding door assembly which incorporates one or more sliding panels that abut and lock to other panels.
1.2.4 Type D- A sliding door assembly which incorporates one or more fixed or stationary panels (lites) that are designed not to operate.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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. For a specific hazard statement, see Section 8.
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An American National Standard
Designation: F 842 – 97
Standard Test Methods for
Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Sliding Door
Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 842; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope CMBSO 1-79
1.1 These test methods determine the ability of sliding door
3. Terminology
assemblies to restrain, delay, or frustrate forced entry.
3.1 Definitions—Definitions for standard terminology can
1.2 For purposes of these test methods, sliding door assem-
be found in Terminology E 631.
blies are classified as described in 1.2.1-1.2.4 and as shown in
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Fig. 1. Sliding door assemblies with a combination of operable
3.2.1 door frame assembly, n—the combination of a head,
panels and fixed panels (lites) shall be classified and tested
sill, and jambs surrounding and supporting fixed and sliding
separately for each type.
panels.
1.2.1 Type A—A sliding door assembly which incorporates
3.2.2 fixed jamb stile, n—vertical members of fixed or
one or more sliding panels that lock to the jamb.
stationary panels adjacent to any jamb.
1.2.2 Type B—A sliding door assembly which incorporates
3.2.3 intermediate jamb, n—vertical member of a frame
one or more sliding panels that lock to an intermediate jamb.
other than the outermost vertical members.
1.2.3 Type C—A sliding door assembly which incorporates
3.2.4 locking device(s) (lock), n—one or more components
one or more sliding panels that abut and lock to other panels.
of a sliding door assembly intended to resist opening of the
1.2.4 Type D—A sliding door assembly which incorporates
sliding door panel from the exterior.
one or more fixed or stationary panels (lites) that are designed
3.2.5 sliding door assembly, n—a combination of one or
not to operate.
more sliding door panels with or without one or more fixed
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
panels within a common frame.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
4. Summary of Test Method
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1 The procedure consists of mounting a sliding door
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
specimen into a test assembly fixture which in turn is mounted
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
to a wall support fixture, and, after removing all exterior
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
fasteners and loose component items, specified loads and
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For a specific
forces are applied to the sliding door test specimen in a
hazard statement, see Section 8.
prescribed sequence. Following removal of all loads, a deter-
2. Referenced Documents mination is made as to whether or not entry can be gained
through the sliding door test specimen from the exterior.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E 631 Terminology of Building Constructions
5. Significance and Use
2.2 California Model Building Security Ordinance:
5.1 These test methods are intended to establish a measure
of resistance for sliding door assemblies subjected to attacks
(other than impacting glazing materials) by unskilled or
opportunistic burglars. Resistance to higher levels of force
generated by skilled burglary attack requires methods, such as
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.51
on Component Performance of Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors.
Current edition approved April 10, 1997. Published June 1997. Originally
published as F 842 – 83. Last previous edition F 842 – 83 (1994). Avaialble from California Crime Prevention Bureau, Chapter 15.52, 1107 N.
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FIG. 1 Typical Horizontal Sliding Door Assembly Types (viewed from the exterior)
alarms, communication or apprehension systems, or special single or double glazing, or double glazed if designed exclu-
security glazing materials more sophisticated than those evalu- sively for multiple glazing. Products shall be qualified only for
ated by these test methods.
the specific glazing materials tested (that is, tempered glass,
5.2 Acceptance criteria for performance levels are a matter laminated glass, polycarbonate glass, etc.).
for authorities having specific jurisdiction to establish. Sug-
6.2 Performance Criteria—The performance level is at-
gested guidelines are found in the Annex.
tained if all locking devices remain engaged and entry cannot
be gained during the test or upon removal of loads. If during
6. Test Criteria
testing, any component, including the glazing material, fails,
6.1 Sliding Door Test Specimen—The same sliding door
allowing entry, this shall be considered a failure to attain the
assembly shall be used for all testing and shall contain panels
performance level. Glazing which breaks, but which does not
of the greatest height and width for which approval is sought.
allow entry, shall not be considered a failure to attain the
Each locking condition for which approval is sought shall be
performance level.
tested. (See Fig. 1.)
6.3 Multiple Panels—Sliding door assemblies with a com-
6.1.1 The construction of the sliding door test specimen,
bination of operable panels and fixed panels (lites) shall be
including all hardware, components, and arrangement of pan-
classified and tested separately for each panel type. If multiple
els, shall be representative of that for which acceptance is
panels within a sliding door assembly are identical in construc-
desired.
tion and locking condition, only one panel need be tested.
6.1.2 The sliding door test specimen shall consist of the
6.4 Test Sequence—Perform the tests for each sliding door
entire assembled unit, including frame, glazing, and anchorage
as supplied by the manufacturer for installation in the building. test specimen in the sequence as outlined in Section 10. The
sequence for testing multiple panels shall be at the discretion of
6.1.3 The sliding door test specimen shall be glazed with
single glazing and shall be single glazed if designed for either the testing agency.
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6.5 Loading—Apply test loads and forces at a rate not to 10. Procedure
exceed 4.5 kg/s (10 lb/s). Maintain performance loads for a
10.1 Lock Manipulation Test:
period of 60 6 5s.
10.1.1 Examine the sliding door test specimen and deter-
6.6 Load Removal—At the conclusion of each test, remove
mine a method of inserting the tools in 10.1.1.1 and 10.1.1.2
all loads before starting the next test.
from the exterior so as to contact the locking device. Without
damaging the sliding door test specimen and with one techni-
7. Apparatus
cian only, attempt to gain entry by attempting to open the panel
by hand and manipulating the locking device with these tools,
7.1 Instrumentation—Load and time-measuring devices
in any combination. Conduct this test continuously for a time
with an accuracy of 6 2 % of the full scale shall be incorpo-
limit of (T ).
rated in the test setups. The scale ranges used shall assure that
the performance levels are within an accuracy of 6 5%. 10.1.1.1 A spatula or other non-cutting tool with a thin
blade, 0.75 to 0.85 mm (0.030 to 0.033 in.) thick, 19 to 25 mm
7.2 Load Attachments—Brackets, fasteners, or other de-
( ⁄4 to 1 in.) wide, and 125 to 150 mm (5 to 6 in.) long.
vices used in performing these tests shall be designed and
10.1.1.2 A piece of stiff steel wire (such as, a coat hanger)
attached so as to minimize their influence on the test results.
at least long enough to reach from the point of insertion to the
7.3 Test Frame—The test frame shall be designed and
locking device(s). The wire diameter shall be 1.3 to 1.8 mm
constructed to accept and rigidly secure the sliding door test
(0.05 to 0.07 in.).
specimen and to provide rigid points of anchor for all test loads
10.2 Static Load on Panels and Locking Device Strength
described in Section 10. The load bearing members of the test
Resistance Tests:
frame shall be constructed to limit deflection of such members
10.2.1 Type A Sliding Door Assembly:
to a maximum of 3 mm ( ⁄8 in.) under full prescribed load.
10.2.1.1 Test A1—With the sliding panels in the test posi-
8. Hazards tion, a concentrated load (L ) shall be applied separately to
each member incorporating a locking device, at a point on the
8.1 Glass breakage may occur during the application of
member within 75 mm (3 in.) of the locking device, in a
loads or forces required by these test methods. Take adequate
direction parallel to the plane of the glass that would tend to
precautions to protect personnel from broken glass.
open the panel. The load shall be distributed evenly between
8.2 Locking devices, glass, and other sliding door test
the interior and exterior sides of the locking device so as to
specimen components may suddenly fail when loads and forces
minimize rotation. (See Fig. 2.)
are applied during these test methods, causing panels to open
10.2.1.2 Test A2—Repeat Test A1 (see 10.2.1.1) while,
rapidly. Take adequate precautions to protect personnel from
simultaneously, an additional concentrated load (L ) is applied
rapidly moving weights and sliding door test specimen com-
to the panel member containing the locking device, at a point
ponents.
on the member within 75 mm (3 in.) of the locking device, in
the direction perpendicular to the plane of the glazing material
9. Preparation
toward the interior side of the sliding door test specimen. (See
9.1 Mount the sliding door test specimen into a 2 34or
Fig. 2.)
2 3 6 lumber surround frame, in accordance with the manu-
10.2.1.3 Test A3—Repeat Test A1 (see 10.2.1.1) while,
facturer’s written installation instructions. Additional attach-
simultaneously, an additional concentrated load (L ) is applied
ment means are permitted between the lock jamb and the test
to the panel member containing the locking device, at a point
frame provided such means do not increase the strength of the
on the member within 75 mm (3 in.) of the locking device, in
connection between locking devices and the sliding door
the direction perpendicular to the plane of the glazing material
members beyond the door manufacturer’s installation specifi-
toward the exterior side of the sliding door test specimen. (See
cations.
Fig. 2.)
9.2 Install the mounted sliding door assembly specimen into
10.2.1.4 Test A4—Repeat Test A2 (see 10.2.1.2) with the
the test frame, rigidly supporting the mounting frame to resist
sliding door panel lifted vertically to the uppermost limit
all loads stipulated for the panel arrangement to be tested.
within the confines of the door frame assembly with a force
9.3 Close and lock the sliding door test specimen.
(L ). Apply the lifting force at the midspan of the bottom rail
9.4 Without in any other manner damaging the sliding door
of the test panel. (See Fig. 2.)
test specimen, remove from the sliding door test specimen all
10.2.1.5 Test A5—Repeat Test A3 (see 10.2.1.3) with the
screws, glazing beads, and any other members or other
sliding door panel lifted vertically to the uppermost limit
mechanical fasteners that can be removed readily from the
within the confines of the door frame assembly with a force
exterior within a time limit of 5 min using the following tools:
(L ). Apply the lifting force at the midspan of the bottom rail
9.4.1 A spatula or other non-cutting tool with a thin blade,
of the test panel. (See Fig. 3.)
0.75 to 0.85 mm (0.030 to 0.033 in.) thick, 19 to 25 mm ( ⁄4 to
10.2.1.6 Test A6, Inside Sliding Panels—With the sliding
1 in.) wide, and 125 to 150 mm (5 to 6 in.) long.
door panel lifted vertically to the uppermost limit within the
9.4.2 Any non-powered screwdriver appropriate to the me-
confines of the door frame assembly with a force (L ), repeat
chanical fastener.
Test A1 (see 10.2.1.1), while simultaneously applying a con-
9.4.3 A standard slot-type pliers with a 150 to 175 mm (6 to centrated load (L ), in the direction perpendicular to the plane
7 in.) overall length. of the glazing material, toward the interior side of the sliding
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FIG. 2 Schematic of Test Load Applications (viewed from the exterior)
door test specimen, to the bottom rail on the same panel, within to the plane of the glazing material and opposite the first force.
75 mm (3 in.) of the corner opposite the stile containing the The load attachment point for the second force shall be at the
locking device. (See Fig. 3.) same height above the frame sill and in the same vertical plane
10.2.1.7 Test A7, Outside Sliding Panels—With the sliding as the load attachment points for the first force. Apply both
door panel lifted vertically to the uppermost limit within the loads simultaneously and equally. (See Figs. 4 and 5.)
confines of the door frame assembly with a force (L ), repeat
NOTE 1—The application of the (L ) forces singly or eccentrically will
Test A1 (see 10.2.1.1), while simultaneously applying a con-
tend to deglaze the adjacent fixed panel which could effect the results of
centrated load (L ), in the direction perpendicular to the plane
3 this test adversely. In order to alleviate this situation, apply the second
of the glazing material, toward the exterior side of the sliding
re-active (L ) force in 10.2.2.1 before the first (L ) force, or apply both
1 1
forces in equal stages so that the results are not adversely effected by
door test specimen, to the bottom rail on the same panel, within
deglazing of the fixed panel.
75 mm (3 in.) of the corner opposite the stile containing the
locking device. (See Fig. 3.)
10.2.3 Type C Sliding Door Assembly:
10.2.1.8 After completion of Tests A1 through A7 (see 10.2.3.1 Perform all tests required for Type A assembly (see
10.2.1.1-10.2.1.7) and with all loads removed, perform the )
10.2.1). Identify these tests as C1 through C7. Where force (L
Lock Manipulation Test (see 10.1). is specified, apply two forces, each equal to the (L ) force.
10.2.2 Type B Sliding Door Assembly: Apply the first force at the stile in such a manner as to exert the
10.2.2.1 Perform all tests required for Type A assembly (see force on the locking device or handle by straddling it
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