ASTM F1592-12

Standard Test Methods for Detention Hollow Metal Vision Systems

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 A major concern for corrections administration officials is the resistance of security barriers used in detention/correctional facilities to certain types of physical attack that it is reasonable to expect in the field. These test methods are designed to aid in identifying a level of physical security for fixed detention hollow metal vision systems.  
4.2 These test methods are not intended to provide a measure of resistance for a vision system subjected to attack by corrosive agents, high-powered rifles, explosives, sawing, or other such methods. These test methods are intended to evaluate the resistance of a vision system to violent attacks using battering devices such as benches, bunks, fire extinguishers, or tables; hand guns up to and including the .44 magnum; and fires started by using mattresses, books, and similar flammable materials.  
4.3 The primary purpose or result of this standard is to provide detailed test methods that approximate the levels of abuse to which it is possible that vision systems become subjected in the field. The desired result of its use is to give assurance of protection to the public, to prison administrative personnel, and to the inmates themselves in the event of such attack.  
4.4 It is recommended that detention/correctional facility administration provide adequate training, supervision and preventative maintenance programs to enable door assemblies to function as intended throughout the expected service life.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover fixed detention hollow metal vision systems of various materials and types of construction. These fixed hollow metal vision systems are used in wall openings in detention and correctional institutions designed to incarcerate inmates.  
1.2 Frame assemblies investigated under these test methods include individual components including detention security hollow metal frames, frame anchoring, security glazing, panels, and removable glazing stops.  
1.3 These test methods are designed to test the capability of a fixed detention hollow metal vision system to prevent, delay, and frustrate escape; to limit or control access to unauthorized or secured areas; and prevent passage of contraband.  
1.4 These test methods apply primarily to detention hollow metal vision systems between secure areas generally found inside a detention/correctional facility such as: day rooms, control rooms, cells, and sally ports. These test methods are applicable to vision systems other than hollow metal, provided testing and reporting procedures are followed.  
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2012
• ICS: 91.040.10 - Public buildings
• Technical Committee: F33 - Detention and Correctional Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F33.02 - Physical Barriers

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1592-05 - Standard Test Methods for Detention Hollow Metal Vision Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2012
• Replaced By: ASTM F1592-12(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Detention Hollow Metal Vision Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2019
• Referred By: ASTM F2322-12(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Physical Assault on Vertical Fixed Barriers for Detention and Correctional Facilities
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F1450-12a(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Hollow Metal Swinging Door Assemblies for Detention and Correctional Facilities
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F2697-15 - Standard Test Methods for Physical Assault on Overhead Horizontal Fixed Barriers for Detention and Correctional Facilities
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F1915-05(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F1643-05(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Detention Sliding Door Locking Device Assembly
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F2956-22 - Standard Test Methods for Anchor Systems Used for Detention Hollow Metal Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F1577-05(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Detention Locks for Swinging Doors
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F1758-05(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Detention Hinges Used on Detention-Grade Swinging Doors
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2012

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1592 − 12
Standard Test Methods for
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Detention Hollow Metal Vision Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1592; 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 Including Positive Pressure Testing of Side-Hinged and
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Pivoted Swinging Door Assemblies (Withdrawn 2007)
1.1 These test methods cover fixed detention hollow metal
F1450 Test Methods for Hollow Metal Swinging Door
vision systems of various materials and types of construction.
Assemblies for Detention and Correctional Facilities
These fixed hollow metal vision systems are used in wall
F1577 Test Methods for Detention Locks for Swinging
openings in detention and correctional institutions designed to
Doors
incarcerate inmates.
F1643 Test Methods for Detention Sliding Door Locking
1.2 Frame assemblies investigated under these test methods
Device Assembly
include individual components including detention security
F1758 Test Methods for Detention Hinges Used on
hollow metal frames, frame anchoring, security glazing,
Detention-Grade Swinging Doors
panels, and removable glazing stops.
F1915 Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities
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1.3 These test methods are designed to test the capability of
2.2 ANSI/NAAMM/HMMA Standard:
a fixed detention hollow metal vision system to prevent, delay,
ANSI/HMMA 863-04 Guide Specifications for Detention
and frustrate escape; to limit or control access to unauthorized
Security Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
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or secured areas; and prevent passage of contraband.
2.3 NFPA Standard:
NFPA 252 Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
1.4 These test methods apply primarily to detention hollow
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metal vision systems between secure areas generally found 2.4 UL Standards:
inside a detention/correctional facility such as: day rooms, UL-10 (C) Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
control rooms, cells, and sally ports. These test methods are UL-752 Bullet Resisting Equipment
applicable to vision systems other than hollow metal, provided
3. Terminology
testing and reporting procedures are followed.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3.1.1 borrowed light, n—fixed window frame for use in an
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
interior partition.
information only.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—This term is derived from the concept
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
of borrowing light from one room or space to help illuminate
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
another.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.2 butt joint, n—corner or mullion joint of a frame in
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
which the stop of either member is notched to fit the other,
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
resulting in a perpendicular joint.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.3 component, n—subassembly, as distinguished from a
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part, that combines with other components to make up a total
2.1 ASTM Standards:
frame assembly.
E2074 Test Method for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies,
3.1.3.1 Discussion—The prime components of a fixed vi-
sion system assembly are frame, wall, glazing, and panels.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F33 on
Detention and Correctional Facilities and are the direct responsibility of Subcom-
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mittee F33.02 on Physical Barriers. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2012. Published January 2013. Originally www.astm.org.
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approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F1592 – 05. DOI: Available from Hollow Metal Manufacturer’s Association, A Division of
10.1520/F1592-12. NAAMM, 600 S. Federal St., Chicago, IL 60605.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Corporate Progress, 333
the ASTM website. Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062.
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3.1.4 contraband breach, n—any through opening created removal by means other than use of the appropriate special
such that a 0.060-in. (1.5-mm)
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Designation: F1592 − 05 F1592 − 12
Standard Test Methods for
1
Detention Hollow Metal Vision Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1592; 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 fixed detention hollow metal vision systems of various materials and types of construction. These
fixed hollow metal vision systems are used in wall openings in detention and correctional institutions designed to incarcerate
inmates.
1.2 Frame assemblies investigated under these test methods include individual components including detention security hollow
metal frames, frame anchoring, security glazing, panels, and removable glazing stops.
1.3 These test methods are designed to test the capability of a fixed detention hollow metal vision system to prevent, delay, and
frustrate escape; to limit or control access to unauthorized or secured areas; and prevent passage of contraband.
1.4 These test methods apply primarily to detention hollow metal vision systems between secure areas generally found inside
a detention/correctional facility such as: day rooms, control rooms, cells, and sally ports. These test methods are applicable to
vision systems other than hollow metal, provided testing and reporting procedures are followed.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E2074 Test Method for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, Including Positive Pressure Testing of Side-Hinged and Pivoted Swinging
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Door Assemblies (Withdrawn 2007)
F1450 Test Methods for Hollow Metal Swinging Door Assemblies for Detention and Correctional Facilities
F1577 Test Methods for Detention Locks for Swinging Doors
F1643 Test Methods for Detention Sliding Door Locking Device Assembly
F1758 Test Methods for Detention Hinges Used on Detention-Grade Swinging Doors
F1915 Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities
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2.2 NAAMM/HMMAANSI/NAAMM/HMMA Standard:
ANSI/HMMA 863-98863-04 Guide Specifications for Detention Security Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
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2.3 NFPA Standard:
NFPA 252 Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
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2.4 UL Standards:
UL-10 (C) Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
UL-752 Bullet Resisting Equipment
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F33 on Detention and Correctional Facilities and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F33.02
on Physical Barriers.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2005Nov. 1, 2012. Published February 2005January 2013. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20012005 as
F1592 – 01.F1592 – 05. DOI: 10.1520/F1592-05.10.1520/F1592-12.
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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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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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Available from Hollow Metal Manufacturer’s Association, A Division of NAAMM, 600 S. Federal St., Chicago, IL 60605.
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Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
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Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Corporate Progress, 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062.
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 of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 borrowed light, n—fixed window frame for use in an interior partition.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
This term is derived from the concept of borrowing light from one room or space to help illuminate another.
3.1.2 butt joint, n—corner or mullion joint of a frame in which the stop of either member is notched to fit the other, resulting
in a perpendicular joint.
3.1.3 component, n—subassembly, a
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