ASTM F588-17

Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Window Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 These test methods are intended to establish a measure of resistance for window 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 alarms, communication, or apprehension systems, or special security glazing materials more sophisticated than those evaluated by these test methods. Technicians performing the test should understand the intent of this test method and should be trained on the execution and pass/fail criteria.  
5.2 Entry through a window assembly can be accomplished by impacting the glazing materials. This method does not evaluate glazing materials for breakage. Other standards must be used to evaluate forced entry by impacting the glazing.  
5.3 Acceptance criteria for performance levels are a matter for authorities having specific jurisdiction to establish. Suggested guidelines are found in Annex A1.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the ability of window assemblies of various types to restrain, delay, or frustrate forced entry.  
1.2 For purposes of these test methods, window assemblies are defined as described in 1.2.1 – 1.2.5 and as shown in Fig. 1. Window assemblies with a combination of operable sash and fixed panes (lites) shall be classified and tested separately for each type.
FIG. 1 Typical Window Types (viewed from the exterior)  
1.2.1 Type A—A window assembly which incorporates one or more sash that open by sliding, either vertically or horizontally within the plane of the wall.  
1.2.2 Type B—A window assembly which incorporates one or more sash that are hinged at or near two corners of the sash and that open toward the exterior (outswinging) or toward the interior (inswinging).  
1.2.3 Type C—A window assembly which incorporates one or more sash that are pivoted so that part of the sash opens toward the interior and part of it opens toward the exterior.  
1.2.4 Type D—A window assembly which incorporates one or more fixed panes (lites) or stationary sash that are designed not to open.  
1.2.5 Type E—A window assembly which incorporates a series of overlapping horizontal louvers that are pivoted simultaneously by a common actuator so that the bottom edge of each louver swings outward and the top edge swings inward during operation.
Note 1: See Fig. 1 for graphic depiction of window assembly types.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.  
1.5 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: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2017
• ICS: 13.310 - Protection against crime
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.51 - Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls

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Designation: F588 − 17
Standard Test Methods for
Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Window
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Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F588; 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 priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
1.1 These test methods cover the ability of window assem-
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
blies of various types to restrain, delay, or frustrate forced
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
entry.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.2 For purposes of these test methods, window assemblies
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
are defined as described in 1.2.1 – 1.2.5 and as shown in Fig.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1. Window assemblies with a combination of operable sash and
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
fixed panes (lites) shall be classified and tested separately for
each type.
2. Referenced Documents
1.2.1 Type A—A window assembly which incorporates one
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
or more sash that open by sliding, either vertically or horizon-
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
tally within the plane of the wall.
E699 Specification for Agencies Involved in Testing, Quality
1.2.2 Type B—A window assembly which incorporates one
Assurance, and Evaluating of Manufactured Building
or more sash that are hinged at or near two corners of the sash
Components
and that open toward the exterior (outswinging) or toward the
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2.2 AAMA Standard:
interior (inswinging).
AAMA 1302.5-76 Voluntary Specifications for Forced Entry
1.2.3 Type C—A window assembly which incorporates one
Resistant Aluminum Prime Windows
or more sash that are pivoted so that part of the sash opens
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2.3 CAWM Standards:
toward the interior and part of it opens toward the exterior.
CAWM 301-90 Forced Entry Resistance Tests for Windows
1.2.4 Type D—A window assembly which incorporates one
CMBSO 1-79 California Model Building Security Ordi-
or more fixed panes (lites) or stationary sash that are designed
nance
not to open.
1.2.5 Type E—A window assembly which incorporates a
3. Terminology
series of overlapping horizontal louvers that are pivoted
3.1 Definitions—Definitions for standard terminology can
simultaneously by a common actuator so that the bottom edge
be found in Terminology E631.
of each louver swings outward and the top edge swings inward
during operation.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 locking device(s) (lock), n—one or more components
NOTE 1—See Fig. 1 for graphic depiction of window assembly types.
of a window assembly intended to resist the opening of
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
movable sash or louvers from the exterior.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.2.2 louver, n—a glazing component of a louver window.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
3.2.3 louver holder, n—a component of a louver window
that holds the louvers at each end and transfers the pivoting and
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
locking forces from the actuating mechanism/s to the louvers.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Performance of Buildings and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.51 Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
on Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2017. Published November 2017. Originally Available from American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA),
approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F588 – 14. DOI: 1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4268, http://
10.1520/F0588-17. www.aamanet.org.
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Designation: F588 − 14 F588 − 17
Standard Test Methods for
Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Window
1
Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F588; 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 the ability of window assemblies of various types to restrain, delay, or frustrate forced entry.
1.2 For purposes of these test methods, window assemblies are defined as described in 1.2.1 – 1.2.5 and as shown in Fig. 1.
Window assemblies with a combination of operable sash and fixed panes (lites) shall be classified and tested separately for each
type.
1.2.1 Type A—A window assembly which incorporates one or more sash that open by sliding, either vertically or horizontally
within the plane of the wall.
1.2.2 Type B—A window assembly which incorporates one or more sash that are hinged at or near two corners of the sash and
that open toward the exterior (outswinging) or toward the interior (inswinging).
1.2.3 Type C—A window assembly which incorporates one or more sash that are pivoted so that part of the sash opens toward
the interior and part of it opens toward the exterior.
1.2.4 Type D—A window assembly which incorporates one or more fixed panes (lites) or stationary sash that are designed not
to open.
1.2.5 Type E—A window assembly which incorporates a series of overlapping horizontal louvers that are pivoted simultane-
ously by a common actuator so that the bottom edge of each louver swings outward and the top edge swings inward during
operation.
NOTE 1—See Fig. 1 for graphic depiction of window assembly types.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
1.5 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
E699 Specification for Agencies Involved in Testing, Quality Assurance, and Evaluating of Manufactured Building Components
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2.2 AAMA Standard:
AAMA 1302.5-76 Voluntary Specifications for Forced Entry Resistant Aluminum Prime Windows
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2.3 CAWM Standards:
CAWM 301-90 Forced Entry Resistance Tests for Windows
CMBSO 1-79 California Model Building Security Ordinance
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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
Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls.
Current edition approved May 1, 2014Oct. 1, 2017. Published June 2014November 2017. Originally approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 20072014 as
F588 – 07.F588 – 14. DOI: 10.1520/F0588-14.10.1520/F0588-17.
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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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Available from American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), 1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 550, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4268, http://
www.aamanet.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions for standard terminology can be found in Terminology E631.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 locking device(s) (lock), n—one or more components of
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