Standard Test Method for Timed Evaluation of Forced-Entry-Resistant Systems

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Within a given period of time, the success or failure of any attempt to forcibly enter a structure intended to resist that entry is dependent upon three primary factors that collectively define the threat: (1) the tools and devices employed, (2) the number of aggressors, and (3) the level of sophistication of the attack.  
5.2 The procedures presented herein are based on field experience and are not intended to be used to establish or confirm the absolute prevention of forced entries.  
5.3 The test requirements specified herein have been established for use in evaluating the forced-entry resistance characteristics of structures and assemblies to be used in commercial, government, and military installations.  
5.4 The procedures of this test method are intended to evaluate the time necessary for personnel to create an opening of sufficient size to permit passage of a test shape through it.
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, louvers, walls, seismic joints, roofs, roof hatches, grilles, and similar products to ensure that all manufactured products meet the necessary requirements for forced-entry protection.  
1.2 This test method is currently designed to simulate a spontaneous mob using readily available hand tools as the primary threat for forced entry.  
1.3 In order to receive a rating, all portions of the tested specimen must meet or exceed the test level.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 Units—The values stated in this standard are SI units with the exception of the nominal descriptors for tools.  
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: F3038 − 14
Standard Test Method for
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Timed Evaluation of Forced-Entry-Resistant Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3038; 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 2.2 Other Standards:
SD-STD-01.01 Forced-Entry and Ballistic-Resistance of
1.1 This test method sets forth the requirements and testing
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Structural Systems, Rev. G (Amended)
procedures to test forced-entry-resistant building components,
ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General Requirements for the Compe-
construction components, and specialty security equipment.
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tence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
This test method is intended primarily for manufacturers to test
and rate their windows, doors, modular panels, glazings,
3. Terminology
louvers, walls, seismic joints, roofs, roof hatches, grilles, and
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
similar products to ensure that all manufactured products meet
3.1.1 component—integral part of a forced entry test speci-
the necessary requirements for forced-entry protection.
men such as: panels, frame, glazing, glazing bite, flanges,
1.2 This test method is currently designed to simulate a
hinges, locks, jamb/wall, jamb/strike mullions, and mounting
spontaneous mob using readily available hand tools as the
devices of different shape, size, and material.
primary threat for forced entry.
3.1.2 door, double—two-door assembly with an opening
1.3 In order to receive a rating, all portions of the tested
twice as wide as a single door with a common latch and lock
specimen must meet or exceed the test level.
edge.
1.4 Systems are required to be tested as complete units in a
3.1.3 independent test facility—testinglaboratoryaccredited
test frame or fielded conditions. Mulled systems must be tested
to perform the referenced testing procedures by a nationally
in the mulled condition. Test results only apply to the compo-
recognized accrediting agency in accordance with ISO/IEC
nent or system as tested. Once a system is tested and deemed
17025.
to satisfy the requirements of this test method, no design
3.1.4 individual systems—individual doors, windows,
change can be made without a retest.
louvers, hatches, grilles, or wall panels. The doors, windows,
1.5 Units—The values stated in this standard are SI units and panels may have one transparency or two or more
with the exception of the nominal descriptors for tools.
transparencies separated with a mullion.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.5 louvers—angled and gapped slats which permit the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
passage of air through an otherwise impassable barrier. While
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
louvers usually are rigidly constructed, the slats may be
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
moveable to seal off air passage.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.5.1 manufacturer-delivered systems—includes both in-
dividual and mulled systems.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.6 mullion—a component used to divide two parts of the
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
same system and it can be vertical or horizontal, movable or
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
fixed. For purposes of this test method, a mullion does not
E2771 Terminology for Homeland Security Applications
include steel or concrete structural members (including seismic
F1915 Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities
joints) which are present in the building.
3.1.7 mulled—the physical connection together of two parts
1 of the same system.The two systems may be anchored directly
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F12 on Security
Systems and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F12.10 on
to each other or have a mullion between them.
Systems Products and Services.
Current edition approved April 15, 2014. Published May 2014. DOI: 10.1520/
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