ASTM F2322-12
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Physical Assault on Vertical Fixed Barriers for Detention and Correctional Facilities
Standard Test Methods for Physical Assault on Vertical Fixed Barriers for Detention and Correctional Facilities
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
A major concern for administrative officials is the security of barriers used in detention/correctional facilities. These test methods are designed to aid in identifying levels of physical security for walls which enclose or separate secure areas. This does not apply to the passage of contraband.
These test methods are not intended to provide a measure of resistance for a wall subjected to attack by corrosive agents, by high-powered rifles, explosives, sawing, or other such methods. These test methods are intended to evaluate the resistance of a wall to violent attacks by sustained manpower using battering devices, such as benches, bunks, or tables, and by handguns up to and including .44 magnum. Attacks from the outside and fire resistance ratings are not addressed in this standard.
The primary purpose or result of these test methods is to approximate the levels of abuse to which walls will potentially be subjected in the field. The desired result of its use is to help provide assurance of protection to the public, to facility administrative personnel, and to the inmates themselves.
It is recommended that detention/correctional facility administration provide adequate training, supervision, and preventative maintenance programs to enable walls to function as intended throughout the expected service life.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover requirements for simulated service tests and testing equipment for determining the performance characteristics of walls designed to incarcerate inmates in detention and correctional institutions. The testing equipment provides for the setup and testing of two sample fixed barriers side-by-side, one with no openings and one equipped with a representative penetration in accordance with the American Correctional Association (ACA) standard for clear view area of 3 ft2 (0.279 m2), 12 in. (305 mm) wide by 36 in. (914 mm) high.
1.2 It is the intent of these test methods to help ensure that detention security walls perform at or above minimum acceptable levels to control passage of unauthorized or secure areas, to confine inmates, to delay and frustrate escape attempts, and to resist vandalism. It is recognized that in order to meet the intent of these test methods, opening assemblies within these walls must be compatible with the level of performance required by: Test Methods F1450, F1592, and F1643.
1.3 These test methods apply to walls enclosing or separating secure areas of detention/correctional facilities.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI values given in parentheses are approximate and for information only.
1.5 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: F2322 − 12
Standard Test Methods for
Physical Assault on Vertical Fixed Barriers for Detention
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and Correctional Facilities
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2322; 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. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 These test methods cover requirements for simulated
F1450 Test Methods for Hollow Metal Swinging Door
service tests and testing equipment for determining the perfor-
Assemblies for Detention and Correctional Facilities
mance characteristics of walls designed to incarcerate inmates
F1592 Test Methods for Detention Hollow Metal Vision
in detention and correctional institutions. The testing equip-
Systems
ment provides for the setup and testing of two sample fixed
F1643 Test Methods for Detention Sliding Door Locking
barriers side-by-side, one with no openings and one equipped
Device Assembly
with a representative penetration in accordance with the
F1915 Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities
American Correctional Association (ACA) standard for clear
2.2 UL Standard:
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view area of 3 ft (0.279 m ), 12 in. (305 mm) wide by 36 in.
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UL-752 Bullet Resisting Equipment
(914 mm) high.
2.3 ANSI Standard:
1.2 It is the intent of these test methods to help ensure that ANSI/HMMA863 Guide Specifications for Detention Secu-
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detention security walls perform at or above minimum accept- rity Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
able levels to control passage of unauthorized or secure areas,
3. Terminology
to confine inmates, to delay and frustrate escape attempts, and
to resist vandalism. It is recognized that in order to meet the 3.1 Definitions:
intent of these test methods, opening assemblies within these 3.1.1 detention security—assurance of the restriction of
mobility of inmates to designated areas within a correctional or
walls must be compatible with the level of performance
detention facility.
required by: Test Methods F1450, F1592, and F1643.
3.1.2 forcible egress—an opening created in the test wall
1.3 These test methods apply to walls enclosing or separat-
which allows a 5 in. (127 mm) by 8 in. (203 mm) by 8 in. (203
ing secure areas of detention/correctional facilities.
mm)rigidrectangularboxtobepassedthroughitwithnomore
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
than 10 lbf (44.5 N) of force.
as the standard. The SI values given in parentheses are
3.1.3 manufacturer—the party responsible for the
approximate and for information only.
construction, fabrication, or supply of the test samples or
components used to construct the test samples.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the 3.1.4 performance characteristic—the response of the wall
in any one of the tests described herein.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1.5 test completion—conduct one test sequence for each
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
wall.
3.1.6 testing laboratory—an independent third party mate-
rials testing laboratory.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F33 on Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Detention and Correctional Facilitiesand are the direct responsibility of Subcom- the ASTM website.
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mittee F33.02 on Physical Barriers. Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Corporate Progress, 333
Current edition approved June 1, 2012. Published June 2012. Last previous Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062.
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edition approved in 2003 as F2322 – 03 which was withdrawn January 2012 and Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
reinstated in June 2012. DOI: 10.1520/F2322-12. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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4. Significance and Use 6.2.1 The test wall support fixture shall simulate the rigidity
normally provided to a wall in a building by the ceiling, floor,
4.1 A major concern for administrative officials is the
and adjoining walls (Figs. 1-4). The inclusion of load bearing
security of barriers used in detention/correctional facilities.
conditions on the test wall is at the manufacturers’ option.
These test me
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Designation:F2322–03 Designation:F2322–12
Standard Test Methods for
Physical Assault on Vertical Fixed Barriers for Detention
1
and Correctional Facilities
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2322; 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 requirements for simulated service tests and testing equipment for determining the performance
characteristics of walls designed to incarcerate inmates in detention and correctional institutions. The testing equipment provides
for the setup and testing of two sample fixed barriers side-by-side, one with no openings and one equipped with a representative
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penetration in accordance with theAmerican CorrectionalAssociation (ACA) standard for clear view area of 3 ft (0.279 m ), 12
in. (305 mm) wide by 36 in. (914 mm) high.
1.2 It is the intent of these test methods to help ensure that detention security walls perform at or above minimum acceptable
levels to control passage of unauthorized or secure areas, to confine inmates, to delay and frustrate escape attempts, and to resist
vandalism. It is recognized that in order to meet the intent of these test methods, opening assemblies within these walls must be
compatible with the level of performance required by: Test Methods F1450, F1592, and F1643.
1.3 These test methods apply to walls enclosing or separating secure areas of detention/correctional facilities.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.The SI values given in parentheses are approximate
and for information only.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1450 Test Methods for Hollow Metal Swinging Door Assemblies for Detention and Correctional Facilities
F1592 Test Methods for Detention Hollow Metal Vision Systems
F1643 Test Methods for Detention Sliding Door Locking Device Assembly
F1915 Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities
2.2 UL Standard:
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UL-752 Bullet Resisting Equipment
2.3 ANSI Standard:
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ANSI/HMMA 863 Guide Specifications for Detention Security Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 detention security—assurance of the restriction of mobility of inmates to designated areas within a correctional or
detention facility.
3.1.2 forcible egress—an opening created in the test wall which allows a 5 in. (127 mm) by 8 in. (203 mm) by 8 in. (203 mm)
rigid rectangular box to be passed through it with no more than 10 lbf (44.5 N) of force.
3.1.3 manufacturer—the party responsible for the construction, fabrication, or supply of the test samples or components used
to construct the test samples.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F33 on Detention and Correctional Facilities and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F33.02
on Physical Barriers.
Current edition approved July 10, 2003. Published August 2003. DOI: 10.1520/F2322-03.
Current edition approved June 1, 2012. Published June 2012. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F2322 – 03 which was withdrawn January 2012 and reinstated
in June 2012. DOI: 10.1520/F2322-12.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. 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 Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Corporate Progress, 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3.1.4 performance characteristic—the response of the wall in any one of the tests described herein.
3.1.5 test completion—conduct one test sequence for each wall.
3.1.6 testing laboratory—an independent third party materials testing laboratory.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 A major con
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