ASTM F571-87(1993)e1

Standard Practice for Installation of Exit Devices in Security Areas

SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides information for the installation of exit devices used in areas of security to achieve the greatest security possible without violating the requirements and spirit of NFPA 101.  
1.2 Security of a high level is not always possible with these products but the use of certain types and functions of exit devices will afford a much higher degree of security than the use of other types and functions.  
1.3 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2000
• Technical Committee: F12 - Security Systems and Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F12.50 - Locking Devices

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F571-87(2001) - Standard Practice for Installation of Exit Devices in Security Areas
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 571 – 87 (Reapproved 1993)
Standard Practice for
Installation of Exit Devices in Security Areas
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 571; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
e NOTE—Keywords were added and Footnote 4 was corrected editorially in April 1993.
1. Scope edge of a leaf or both leaves of a pair of doors.
3.1.2 coordinator—a device that holds the active door of a
1.1 This practice provides information for the installation of
pair open until the inactive door has preceded it in the closing
exit devices used in areas of security to achieve the greatest
cycle.
security possible without violating the requirements and spirit
3.1.3 exit device—a locking device always operable from
of NFPA 101.
the inside (egress side) by pushing on an activating mechanism
1.2 Security of a high level is not always possible with these
usually called a push pad or cross bar.
products but the use of certain types and functions of exit
3.1.4 mortise device—a lock mechanism that is installed
devices will afford a much higher degree of security than the
into a cavity provided in the edge of a door.
use of other types and functions.
3.1.5 mullion—a vertical member in an opening for two
1.3 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be
doors permitting each door to be operated independently from
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
the other.
for information only.
3.1.6 rim device—a single lock mechanism applied to the
2. Referenced Documents surface of a door.
3.1.7 vertical rod device—a top and bottom lock mecha-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
nism connected by rods, either surface or concealed, to the
F 476 Test Methods for Security of Swinging Door Assem-
activating mechanism.
blies
2.2 Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association Stan-
4. Significance and Use
dards:
4.1 This practice is not meant to include products other than
BHMA A 156.3 Exit Devices
3 exit devices except to the extent that such products directly
BHMA A 156.5 Auxiliary Locks and Associated Products
relate to the use of exit devices. When other products are
2.3 National Fire Protection Agency Standards:
4 described, the security attributes of the other products are
NFPA 80 Fire Doors and Windows
described generally in the documents referenced in Section 2.
NFPA 101 Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings
and Structures
5. General
2.4 Underwriters Laboratories Standards:
5.1 NFPA 101 and many building codes require exit devices
UL 305 Panic Hardware
in certain locations and should be consulted.
UL 1034 Burglary Resistant Electric Locking Mecha-
5.2 UL 305 and BHMA A156.3 have specific requirements
nisms
for the performance of exit devices and should be consulted.
3. Terminology 5.3 Exit devices for fire doors require a label designating
them as “fire exit hardware.” This means they have been
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
investigated for both fire resistance and panic. Exit devices
3.1.1 astragal—a vertical molding attached to the meeting
used on non-fire doors require a listing for panic. These labels
and listings shall be by a nationally recognized, independent
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-12 on Security
testing laboratory. A periodic examination service is also
Systems and Equipment, and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F12.50 on
required.
Locking Devices.
Current edition approved Aug. 28, 1987. Published October 1987. Originally
NOTE 1—For more information on exit devices, see NFPA 80.
published as F 571 – 79. Last previous edition F 571 – 79.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.07.
3 nd
6. Installation Guidelines
Available from Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, 60 E. 42 St.,
Rm 1807, New York, NY, 10017.
6.1 Doors and Frames:
Available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
6.1.1 Doors and frames installed in locations where exit
Office, Washington, DC 20402.
Available from Underwriters Laboratory, Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, devices are used for purposes of security should have minimum
IL 60062.
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F 571
clearances at the head, jambs, and meeting stiles (if in pairs) single doors so equipped. As in the case of single doors, the
and at a threshold or sill. exit only or night latch functions are the most secure.
6.1.2 Doors and frames should be of sufficient strength and
6.5.2 Rim devices used with mullions manufactured for the
rigidity so as not to fail a spreading or impact test of the
specific devices used afford reasonable security. Mullions
appropriate level as defined in Test Methods F 476. Where
should be the most substantial offered and installation clear-
applicable, doors and frames should be reinforced to receive
ances should be close.
fasteners described in 6.8.
6.5.3 In areas where mullions are not desired or permitted,
6.2 Associated Hardware:
pairs of doors should be equipped with astragals that do not
6.2.1 Hinges or pivots used to hang doors should be of a
inhibit the independent action of each leaf and vertical rod
type where the unauthorized separation of the hinge side of the devices. The bottom bolts should resist loiding and project a
door from the frame is hindered. This can be achieved by
minimum of ⁄8 in. (9.6 mm) into a threshold. The threshold
including design features in which the hinge leaves are locked
should be cut to receive the strike and the strike should be
together.
fastened securely to the floor or to a threshold incorporating a
6.2.2 Doors should be self-closing so that when the exit stop strip that retains a bottom latch.
device is activated from the egress side, the door will auto-
6.5.4 The combined use of a vertical rod device and a
matically return to the closed and locked position and not stay
mortise device with an open back strike provides little security
open. This can be achieved through the use of door closing
and is not recommended for security areas.
devices.
6.5.5 The combined use of a vertical rod device and a
6.2.3 Electric strikes (see BHMAA156.5 and UL 1034) may
mortise device with a closed back (conventional) strike and an
be used for secur
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