Standard Test Methods for Detention Hinges Used on Detention-Grade Swinging Doors

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1.1 These test methods cover the apparatus, procedures, and acceptance conditions for evaluating the normal operating performance characteristics and the performance characteristics under assault conditions of hinges used in swinging door assemblies in detention and correctional institutions. These types of hinges are described in detail in 3.5, 3.8, and 3.9. Thus, these test methods only give an indication of the performance characteristics of hinges in actual service. Such variables as installation and maintenance conditions which may have an impact on performance characteristics are not considered.  
1.2 It is the intent of these test methods to help ensure that detention hinges perform at or above minimum acceptance levels to confine inmates, and to delay and frustrate escape attempts and resist vandalism and assault conditions. It is recognized that in order to meet the intent of these test methods, door, frame and lock assemblies must be compatible with the level of performance required by Test Methods F 1450 and F 1577.  
1.3 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.
1.4 the values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.  
1.5 Consult NFPA 80 for Fire Doors & Windows concerning hinge requirements on fire doors.

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Designation: F 1758 – 96
Standard Test Methods for
Detention Hinges Used on Detention-Grade Swinging
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Doors
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1758; 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.
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e NOTE—Editorial corrections to 1.1 and 3.1.5 were made in April 1997.
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1. Scope Assemblies for Detention Facilities
F 1577 Test Methods for Detention Locks for Swinging
1.1 These test methods cover the apparatus, procedures, and
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Doors
acceptance conditions for evaluating the normal operating
2.2 NFPA Standard:
performance characteristics and the performance characteris-
NFPA 80 Fire Doors and Fire Windows
tics under assault conditions of hinges used in swinging door
2.3 ANSI Standards:
assemblies in detention and correctional institutions. These
ANSI/BHMA A156.1 Standard for Butts and Hinges
types of hinges are described in detail in 3.1.5, 3.1.8, and
ANSI/NAAMM/HMMA 863 Guide Specifications for De-
3.1.19. Thus, these test methods only give an indication of the
tention Security Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
performance characteristics of hinges in actual service. Such
variables as installation and maintenance conditions which
3. Terminology
may have an impact on performance characteristics are not
3.1 Definitions:
considered.
3.1.1 assault condition, adj—performance characteristics
1.2 It is the intent of these test methods to help ensure that
associated with an attack from battering devices, and overload
detention hinges perform at or above minimum acceptable
conditions.
levels to confine inmates, and to delay and frustrate escape
3.1.2 bearings, n—friction reducing material or mechanism
attempts and resist vandalism and assault conditions. It is
between the moving parts of a hinge. The coefficient of friction
recognized that in order to meet the intent of these test
can be sliding or rolling.
methods, door, frame and lock assemblies must be compatible
3.1.3 clearances, n—vertical and lateral play in a hinge
with the level of performance required by Test Methods F 1450
prior to the start of the cycle test.
and F 1577.
3.1.4 component, n—a subassembly, as distinguished from a
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
part, that combines with other components to make up a door
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
assembly. The prime components of a door assembly include:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
door, door frame (includes hinge jamb, header, and strike
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
jamb), hinges, and locking hardware.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.5 detention hinge, adj—a hinge having higher security
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
attributes than conventional hinges, and subject to more
as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information
stringent testing. These hinges shall be constructed with a
only.
maximum security pin. They can be mounted in any of the
1.5 Consult NFPA 80 for Fire Doors & Windows concerning
styles described in 3.1.10-3.1.13. Alternate designs are accept-
hinge requirements on fire doors.
able, including the illustrations provided in ANSI 156.1 pro-
2. Referenced Documents viding they meet the performance characteristics of these test
methods.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.6 detention security, adj—assurance of the restriction of
F 1450 Test Methods for Hollow Metal Swinging Door
mobility of inmates to designated areas within a detention or
correctional facility.
3.1.7 door assembly, n—a unit comprised of a group of
1 parts or components that make up an opening barrier for a
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-33 on
Detention and Correctional Facilitiesand are the direct responsibility of Subcom-
mittee F33.04on Operational Systems.
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Current edition approved Dec. 10, 1996. Published February 1997. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.07.
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F 1758
passageway through a wall. to attack by the following: chemical agents, ballistics, explo-
3.1.8 door positioning/electric monitoring/etc., adj—a sives, or other extreme methods of attack, such as direct impact
hinge designed with a monitoring device that is tripped when or manipula
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