ASTM F476-23

Standard Test Methods for Security of Swinging Door Assemblies

SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover door assemblies of various materials and types of construction for use in wall openings to deter unwanted intruders.  
1.2 Door assemblies, covered by these test methods, also include individual components such as the hinge, lock, door, strike, and jamb.  
1.3 These test methods are designed to measure the capability of a swinging door assembly to restrain or delay and frustrate the commission of “break-in” crimes.  
1.4 These test methods apply primarily to typical entry door assemblies.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
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: 31-Dec-2022
• ICS: 13.310 - Protection against crime
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• Technical Committee: F12 - Security Systems and Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F12.50 - Locking Devices

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: F476 − 23
Standard Test Methods for
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Security of Swinging Door Assemblies
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F476; 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 3. Terminology
1.1 These test methods cover door assemblies of various 3.1 Definitions:
materials and types of construction for use in wall openings to
3.1.1 bolt, n—any movable projection that blocks the move-
deter unwanted intruders.
ment of one object relative to another.
1.2 Door assemblies, covered by these test methods, also 3.1.2 bolt projection (or bolt throw), n—distance from the
include individual components such as the hinge, lock, door,
edge of the door, at the bolt center line, to the farthest point on
strike, and jamb. the bolt in the projected position, when subjected to end
pressure.
1.3 These test methods are designed to measure the capa-
bility of a swinging door assembly to restrain or delay and 3.1.3 component, n—as distinguished from a part, a subas-
frustrate the commission of “break-in” crimes. sembly that combines with other components to make up a
total door assembly.
1.4 These test methods apply primarily to typical entry door
3.1.3.1 Discussion—The prime components of a door as-
assemblies.
sembly include: door, lock, hinges, jamb, strike, and wall.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.1.4 cylinder, n—complete operating unit that usually con-
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
sists of the plug shell, tumblers, springs, plug retainer, a
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
cam/tailpiece or other actuating device, and all other necessary
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
operating parts.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.5 cylinder core (or cylinder plug), n—central part of a
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
cylinder, containing the keyway, that is rotated by the key to
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
operate the lock mechanism.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.1.6 deadbolt, n—bolt, which requires a deliberate action
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
to extend, and resists end pressure in the unlocking direction
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
when fully extended.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.1.7 dead latch (or dead locking latch bolt), n—latchbolt
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
with a deadlocking mechanism.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1.8 door assembly, n—any combination of a door, frame,
2. Referenced Documents hardware, and other accessories that is placed in an opening in
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a wall that is intended primarily for access or for human
2.1 ASTM Standards:
entrance or exit.
F471 Terminology Relating to Combination Locks (With-
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3.1.9 jamb, n—vertical members of a door frame (such as,
drawn 2011)
those fixed members to which the door is secured).
3.1.10 key-in-knob lockset, n—any lockset with a key oper-
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F12 on
Security Systems and Equipment and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee ated cylinder in one or more knobs.
F12.50 on Locking Devices.
3.1.11 key-in-lever lockset, n—any lockset with a key oper-
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2023. Published February 2023. Originally
ated cylinder in one or more level handles.
approved in 1976 . Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F476 – 14. DOI:
10.1520/F0476-23.
2 3.1.12 latch:
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
3.1.12.1 n—mechanical or magnetic door fastener that can
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
automatically keep a door, gate, and so forth, closed.
the ASTM website.
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3.1.12.2 v—engagement of a latch when a door, gate, and so
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.ast-
m.org. forth, is pushed or pulled closed.
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3.1.13 latch bolt, n
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Designation: F476 − 14 F476 − 23
Standard Test Methods for
1
Security of Swinging Door Assemblies
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F476; 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 These test methods cover door assemblies of various materials and types of construction for use in wall openings to deter
unwanted intruders.
1.2 Door assemblies, covered by these test methods, also include individual components such as the hinge, lock, door, strike, and
jamb.
1.3 These test methods are designed to measure the capability of a swinging door assembly to restrain or delay and frustrate the
commission of “break-in” crimes.
1.4 These test methods apply primarily to typical entry door assemblies.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for
information only and are not considered standard.
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 healthsafety, 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
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F471 Terminology Relating to Combination Locks (Withdrawn 2011)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 bolt, n—any movable projection that blocks the movement of one object relative to another.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F12.50
on Locking Devices.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2014Jan. 1, 2023. Published March 2014February 2023. Originally approved in 1976 as 1976 . F476 – 76 . Last previous edition approved
in 20022014 as F476 – 84 (2002)F476 – 14. which was withdrawn July 2011 and reinstated February 2014. DOI: 10.1520/F0476-14.DOI: 10.1520/F0476-23.
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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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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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3.1.2 bolt projection (or bolt throw), n—distance from the edge of the door, at the bolt center line, to the farthest point on the bolt
in the projected position, when subjected to end pressure.
3.1.3 component, n—as distinguished from a part, a subassembly that combines with other components to make up a total door
assembly.
3.1.3.1 Discussion—
The prime components of a door assembly include: door, lock, hinges, jamb, strike, and wall.
3.1.4 cylinder, n—complete operating unit that usually consists of the plug shell, tumblers, springs, plug retainer, a cam/tailpiece
or other actuating device, and all other necessary operating parts.
3.1.5 cylinder core (or cylinder plug), n—central part of a cylinder, containing the keyway, that is rotated by the key to operate
the lock mechanism.
3.1.6 deadbolt, n—bolt, which requires a deliberate action to extend, and resists end pressure in the unlocking direction when fully
extended.
3.1.7 dead latch (or dead locking latch bolt), n—latchbolt with a deadlocking mechanism.
3.1.8 door assembly, n—any combination of a door, frame, hardware, and other accessories that is placed in an opening in a wall
that is intended primarily for access or for human entrance or exit.
3.1.9 jamb, n—vertical members of a door frame (such as, those fixed members to which the door is secured).
3.1.10 key-in-knob lockset, n—any lockset with a key operated cylinder in one or more knobs.
3.1.11 key-in-lever lockset, n—any lockset with a key operated cylinder in o
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