ASTM F3561-23
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After Simulated Active Shooter Attack
Standard Test Method for Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After Simulated Active Shooter Attack
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The test requirements specified herein have been established for use in evaluating the forced-entry resistance characteristics of assemblies to be used in commercial, residential, schools, government, and other institutional installations where the risk of a single person active shooter attack is present.
5.2 The procedures of this test method are intended to evaluate the ability to create an opening of sufficient size to permit passage of a test shape through it.
5.3 The procedure presented herein is based on post-event examination and are not intended to be used to establish or confirm the absolute prevention of forced entries.
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, and similar products to ensure that all manufactured products meet the necessary requirements for forced-entry protection after sustaining an active shooter assault.
1.2 This test method is currently designed to simulate an active shooter weakening the system with repetitive shots followed by mechanically driven impact to simulate forced entry.
1.3 This test method is not to be used for ballistic resistant glazing rating. Test projectiles are permitted to perforate the entire specimen. The test projectile firings are intended to simulate actions taken by an assailant to aid in the ability to gain entry to a facility.
1.4 This is a laboratory test to be performed on full systems and therefore not applicable for field testing.
1.5 All tests are executed on the exterior surface of the fenestration.
1.6 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 except those that qualify under Annex A1 Substitution Criteria.
1.7 Components (such as glazing, door leaves, etc.) may be tested in accordance with Appendix X1, receiving a capability statement for the component, but not a system rating per this standard.
1.8 Window and door systems shall be rated to at least a minimum level of Test Methods F476, F588, or F842, or combinations thereof, as appropriate prior to commencing this test evaluation. This test does not dual certify to the above mentioned standards.
1.9 The values stated in this standard are SI units with the exception of the nominal descriptors for tools.
1.10 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.
1.11 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.
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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: F3561 − 23
Standard Test Method for
Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After
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Simulated Active Shooter Attack
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3561; 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 1.8 Window and door systems shall be rated to at least a
minimum level of Test Methods F476, F588, or F842, or
1.1 This test method sets forth the requirements and testing
combinations thereof, as appropriate prior to commencing this
procedures to test forced-entry-resistant building components,
test evaluation. This test does not dual certify to the above
construction components, and specialty security equipment.
mentioned standards.
This test method is intended primarily for manufacturers to test
1.9 The values stated in this standard are SI units with the
and rate their windows, doors, modular panels, glazings, and
similar products to ensure that all manufactured products meet exception of the nominal descriptors for tools.
the necessary requirements for forced-entry protection after
1.10 This standard does not purport to address all of the
sustaining an active shooter assault.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1.2 This test method is currently designed to simulate an
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
active shooter weakening the system with repetitive shots
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
followed by mechanically driven impact to simulate forced
1.11 This international standard was developed in accor-
entry.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.3 This test method is not to be used for ballistic resistant
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
glazing rating. Test projectiles are permitted to perforate the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
entire specimen. The test projectile firings are intended to
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
simulate actions taken by an assailant to aid in the ability to
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
gain entry to a facility.
2. Referenced Documents
1.4 This is a laboratory test to be performed on full systems
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and therefore not applicable for field testing.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
1.5 All tests are executed on the exterior surface of the
fenestration. A574 Specification for Alloy Steel Socket-Head Cap Screws
C719 Test Method for Adhesion and Cohesion of Elasto-
1.6 Systems are required to be tested as complete units in a
meric Joint Sealants Under Cyclic Movement (Hockman
test frame or fielded conditions. Mulled systems must be tested
Cycle)
in the mulled condition. Test results only apply to the compo-
C1036 Specification for Flat Glass
nent or system as tested. Once a system is tested and deemed
C1048 Specification for Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tem-
to satisfy the requirements of this test method, no design
pered Flat Glass
change can be made without a retest except those that qualify
C1135 Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Prop-
under Annex A1 Substitution Criteria.
erties of Structural Sealants
1.7 Components (such as glazing, door leaves, etc.) may be
C1172 Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass
tested in accordance with Appendix X1, receiving a capability
D1415 Test Method for Rubber Property—International
statement for the component, but not a system rating per this
Hardness
standard.
D3575 Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials Made
from Olefin Polymers
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
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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
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Systems Products and Services. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved June 15, 2023. Published June 2023. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2022. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as F3561 – 22. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F3561-23. the ASTM website.
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Designation: F3561 − 22 F3561 − 23
Standard Test Method for
Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After
1
Simulated Active Shooter Attack
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3561; 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, and similar products to ensure that all manufactured products meet the
necessary requirements for forced-entry protection after sustaining an active shooter assault.
1.2 This test method is currently designed to simulate an active shooter weakening the system with repetitive shots followed by
mechanically driven impact to simulate forced entry.
1.3 This test method is not to be used for ballistic resistant glazing rating. Test projectiles are permitted to perforate the entire
specimen. The test projectile firings are intended to simulate actions taken by an assailant to aid in the ability to gain entry to a
facility.
1.4 This is a laboratory test to be performed on full systems and therefore not applicable for field testing.
1.5 All tests are executed on the exterior surface of the fenestration.
1.6 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 except those that qualify under Annex A1
Substitution Criteria.
1.7 Components (such as glazing, door leaves, etc.) may be tested in accordance with Appendix X1, receiving a capability
statement for the component, but not a system rating per this standard.
1.8 Window and door systems shall be rated to at least a minimum level of Test Methods F476, F588, or F842, or combinations
thereof, as appropriate prior to commencing this test evaluation. This test does not dual certify to the above mentioned standards.
1.9 The values stated in this standard are SI units with the exception of the nominal descriptors for tools.
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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 Aug. 1, 2022June 15, 2023. Published August 2022June 2023. Originally approved in 2022. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as
F3561 – 22. DOI: 10.1520/F3561-22.10.1520/F3561-23.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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1.10 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.
1.11 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:
A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
A574 Specification for Alloy Steel Socket-Head Cap Screws
C719 Test Method for Adhesion and Cohesion of Elastomeric Joint Sealants Under Cyclic Movement (Hockman Cycle)
C1036 Specification for Flat Glass
C1048 Specification for Heat-Strengthened and Fully Tempered Flat Glass
C1135 Test Method for Determining Tensile Adhesion Properties of Structural Sealants
C1172 Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass
D1415 Test Method for Rubber Property—International Hardness
D3575 Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials Made from Olefin Polymers
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E3062/E3062M Specification for Indoor Ballistic Test Ranges for
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