ASTM F1247-89(2005)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Intrusion Resistant Generic Vault Structures
Standard Specification for Intrusion Resistant Generic Vault Structures
ABSTRACT
This specification is for the use and guidance of those who purchase, design, construct, install, approve, or modify generic vault structures intended for protection of valuables against loss due to forced entry. It also includes the descriptions of terms, classifications, materials, practices, and methods to be followed in constructing, fabricating, or modifying intrusion resistant generic vaults. The vault shall be rated as a unit and that rating shall be determined by the component having the lowest classification. The walls, floor, and ceiling of a vault shall be formed or composed of materials without “true” joints or seams, with the exception of “cold” concrete seams necessitated by construction technique. Components of a building shall not be used as part of the vault unless constructed to provide the equivalent intrusion resistance. The vault enclosure shall be classified into four types: Type M, Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3. Materials to be used in the construction of vault structures shall include concrete, concrete reinforcements, conduit, and grout.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification is for the use and guidance of those who purchase, design, construct, install, approve, or modify generic vault structures intended for protection of valuables against loss due to forced entry.
1.2 This specification includes the descriptions of terms, classifications, materials, practices, and methods to be followed in constructing, fabricating, or modifying intrusion resistant generic vaults.
1.3 This specification does not address fire resistivity, nor does it address modular panels.
1.4 This specification is not intended to prevent the use of systems, methods, or devices that provide a level of intrusion resistance equivalent or better than that prescribed herein. Any system, method, or device different from that detailed herein may be examined, in accordance with the intent of this specification, and if found to be equivalent or better, may be included.
1.5 Nothing in this specification shall be construed to prohibit better or safer conditions than the requirements specified herein.
1.6 Materials and construction details outlined in this specification are intended to detail protective requirements necessary to achieve the required level of intrusion resistance, and are not intended to address structural soundness or operational fitness, areas for which the project engineer, architect, or equipment supplier are responsible.
1.7 Each referenced document cited in Section 2 shall be meant to be the edition in effect on the date this specification was published. Note 1—A rationale is given in Appendix X1.
1.8 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.9The following precautionary statement pertains to the test method portion only, Section 9, of this specification: 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: F1247 – 89 (Reapproved 2005)
Standard Specification for
Intrusion Resistant Generic Vault Structures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1247; 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 standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
1.1 This specification is for the use and guidance of those
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
who purchase, design, construct, install, approve, or modify
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
generic vault structures intended for protection of valuables
tions prior to use.
against loss due to forced entry.
1.2 This specification includes the descriptions of terms,
2. Referenced Documents
classifications, materials, practices, and methods to be fol-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
lowed in constructing, fabricating, or modifying intrusion
A184/A184M Specification forWelded Deformed Steel Bar
resistant generic vaults.
Mats for Concrete Reinforcement
1.3 This specification does not address fire resistivity, nor
A615/A615M Specification for Deformed and Plain
does it address modular panels.
Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
1.4 This specification is not intended to prevent the use of
A635/A635M Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip,
systems, methods, or devices that provide a level of intrusion
Heavy-Thickness Coils, Hot-Rolled,Alloy, Carbon, Struc-
resistance equivalent or better than that prescribed herein.Any
tural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, and High-Strength Low-
system, method, or device different from that detailed herein
Alloy with Improved Formability, General Requirements
may be examined, in accordance with the intent of this
for
specification, and if found to be equivalent or better, may be
F1090 Classification for Bank and Mercantile Vault Con-
included.
struction
1.5 Nothing in this specification shall be construed to
2.2 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standards:
prohibit better or safer conditions than the requirements
ANSI/UL 608 Standard for Burglary Resistant Vault Doors
specified herein.
and Modular Panels
1.6 Materials and construction details outlined in this speci-
ANSI/UL 680 Standard for Emergency Vault Ventilators
fication are intended to detail protective requirements neces-
and Vault Ventilating Ports
sary to achieve the required level of intrusion resistance, and
2.3 American Concrete Institute Standards:
are not intended to address structural soundness or operational
ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Con-
fitness, areas for which the project engineer, architect, or
crete
equipment supplier are responsible.
1.7 Each referenced document cited in Section 2 shall be
3. Terminology
meant to be the edition in effect on the date this specification
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
was published.
3.1.1 bar support—any factory fabricated product, such as
NOTE 1—A rationale is given in Appendix X1.
chairs, ladders, bolsters, and spacers, that are designed to hold,
a specific distance apart, deformed steel bars and expanded
1.8 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
steel bank vault mesh in preparation for concrete pouring.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.1.2 classification—a systematic rating of products, based
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
on testing, in accordance with Classification F1090.
and are not considered standard.
3.1.3 component—a part of the enclosure.
1.9 The following precautionary statement pertains to the
test method portion only, Section 9, of this specification: This
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approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 1996 as F1247 – 89 (1996) . Available fromAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington
DOI: 10.1520/F1247-89R05. Hills, MI 48333.
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F1247 – 89 (2005)
3.1.4 devices—components of a vault, except the walls, 4.3 The vault enclosure shall be classified in accordance
floor, and ceiling, that are integral parts of the vault, such as with Classification F1090 as Type M, Type 1, Type 2, or Type
doors, emergency ventilators, or transfer systems, or all of the 3.
above. 4.3.1 Type M Vault—Construct Type M vault as follows:
4.3.1.1 Use9in.(23cm)reinforcedconcrete,asspecifiedin
3.2 door, vault—a movable barrier assembly constructed of
6.3-6.3.2.2, and
intrusion resistant materials by which a passageway is closed
4.3.1.2 Use vault door(s) bearing the label: “Underwriters
or opened.
Laboratories Inc. Burglary Resistant Vault Door, Class M,”
3.3 emergency ventilator—an assembly constructed of
(see ANSI/UL 608).
intrusion-resistant materials for the introduction of fresh air.
4.3.2 Type 1 Vault—Construct Type 1 vault as follows:
3.4 enclosure—to include the walls, floor, ceiling, and
4.3.2.1 Use 12 in. (30 cm) reinforced concrete, as specified
devices of the vault.
in 6.4-6.4.2.2, and
3.5 equivalent—a term applied to two or more methods,
4.3.2.2 Use vault door(s) bearing the label: “Underwriters
procedures, materials, devices, and so forth, expected to give
LaboratoriesInc.BurglaryResistantVaultDoor,Class1,’’(see
the same average results.
ANSI/UL 608).
3.6 fastening—the connection or attachment, or both, of a
4.3.3 Type 2 Vault—Construct Type 2 vault as follows:
device within its intended opening.
4.3.3.1 Use 18 in. (46 cm) reinforced concrete, as specified
3.7 forced entry—an entry by destructive means.
in 6.5-6.5.2.3, and
3.8 generic construction—commonlyavailableconstruction
4.3.3.2 Use vault door(s) bearing the label: “Underwriters
materials not protected by trademark registration.
Laboratories Inc. Burglary Resistant Vault Door, Class 2,” (see
3.9 heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC)
ANSI/UL 608).
port—an assembly constructed of intrusion-resistant materials
4.3.4 Type 3 Vault—Construct Type 3 vault as follows:
providing an opening for the intake or exhaust of air.
4.3.4.1 Use 27 in. (68 cm) reinforced concrete as specified
3.10 intrusion resistant—constructed to prevent a success-
in 6.6-6.6.2.4, and
ful penetration by means and techniques as described in
4.3.4.2 Use vault door(s) bearing the label: “Underwriters
ANSI/UL 608.
Laboratories Inc. Burglary Resistant Vault Door, Class 3,” (see
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3.11 manhole size opening—a96in. (620cm )opening,the
ANSI/UL 608).
smallest dimension of which is not less than 6 in. (15 cm).
5. Materials and Manufacture
3.12 modify—any change in the design or construction of a
vault. 5.1 The materials used in the construction of the vault shall
meet the minimum requirements as specified in 5.2-5.8.
3.13 modular panel—wall, floor, or ceiling components,
5.2 Concrete—Concrete shall develop an ultimate compres-
manufactured of intrusion resistant material, that are intended
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sion strength of at least 4000 lbs/in. (4000 psi (281 kg/cm ))
for assembly at the place of use and that are capable of being
at 28 days, in accordance with ACI 318.
disassembled and relocated.
5.3 Concrete Reinforcement—Concrete used for the vault
3.14 monolithic—an enclosure formed or composed of ma-
shall be reinforced using the following materials:
terials without “true” joints or seams, excepting “cold” con-
5.3.1 Deformed steel bars (see SpecificationA615/A615M),
crete seams necessitated by construction technique.
number five (#5) Imperial type or number fifteen (#15) metric
3.15 prefabrication—a generic vault constructed at a site
type ( ⁄8 in. (16 mm) diameter, Grade 40), or
other than the location of its intended use.
5.3.2 Expanded steel bank vault mesh (see Specification
3.16 snap (form) ties—any factory-fabricated adjustable-
A635/A635M), weighing at least 6 lbs/ft (30 kg/m ) and
lengthsnapofforremovablemetaltiedesignedtopreventform
having a diamond pattern not more than 3 by 8 in. (8 by 20
deflection and spalling concrete surfaces on removal.
cm).
3.17 vault—an intrusion resistant enclosure, intended for
5.4 Spacing between reinforcing grids within (horizontal)
the safekeeping of valuables, and sized to allow entry by at
ceilings and floors shall be accomplished with the use of bar
least one person.
supports. The use of concrete bricks and blocks or other solid
3.18 vault ventilator—see emergency ventilator.
objects shall be prohibited.
3.19 walls—see enclosure.
5.5 Spacing between reinforcing grids in (vertical) walls
shallbeaccomplishedbywiretieing-offtospacersorsnapties.
4. Classification
The portion of the tie remaining within the concrete after
4.1 The vault shall be rated as a unit and that rating shall be
removal shall be 1 to 1 ⁄2 in. (25 to 38 mm) inside the concrete,
determined by the component having the lowest classification.
and shall not leave holes larger than 1 in. (25 mm) diameter in
The walls, floor, and ceiling of a vault shall be formed or
the concrete surface.
composed of materials without “true” joints or seams, with the
5.6 Conduit and Other Piping—Conduit and other piping
exception of “cold” concrete seams necessitated by construc-
shall be rigid and uninterrupted, and shall not exceed 1 ⁄2 in.
tion technique.
(38 mm), outside diameter.
4.2 Componentsofabuildingshallnotbeusedaspartofthe 5.7 Devices shall have, as a minimum, the equivalent
vault unless constructed to provide the equivalent intrusion classification as the vault enclosure, in accordance with
resistance. ANSI/UL 608 and ANSI/UL 680.
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5.8 Grout—Grout shall be a high-strength, non-shrink, 6.4.2.2 The second grid shall be spaced 7 in. (18 cm) on
epoxy-based patching material, at least fifty percent (50 %) center from the first grid.
greater in strength (psi) to the concrete used in the vault
6.5 Type 2—Construct the vault of reinforced concrete at
enclosure.
least 18 in. (6 cm) thick.
6.5.1 Provide four grids of reinforcing bars in a staggered
6. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
manner with successive grids offset 1 in. (25 mm) on center in
the same two directions as the offset on the preceding grid, as
6.1 Useofthevaultenclosureasabuildingcomponentshall
shown in Fig. X3.4.
not diminish the intrusion resistance of the vault.
6.2 Grids—Place deformed steel bars as follows: 6.5.1.1 Thefirstgridshallbe2in.(5cm)fromtheouterface
of the concrete as measured to the center line of the grid.
6.2.1 In vault walls, space 4 in. (10 cm) on center in
horizontal and vertical rows, that are parallel to the faces of the
6.5.1.2 The second grid shall be spaced 5 in. (13 cm) on
wall, to form a grid. The horizontal rows in a wall shall be
center from the first grid.
continuous with or spliced to those in adjacent walls.
6.5.1.3 Thethirdgridshallbespaced4in.(10cm)oncenter
6.2.2 In vault floors and ceilings, space 4 in. (10 cm) on
from the second grid.
center in horizontal rows, that are perpendicular to each other
6.5.1.4 The fourth grid shall be spaced 5 in. (13 cm) on
and parallel to the faces of the ceiling or floor, to form a grid.
center from the third grid; or
The grids in the ceiling and floor shall be continuous with, or
6.5.2 Provide three grids of expanded steel mesh in a
spliced to, the vertical rows in the walls.
staggered manner with successive grids offset 1 in. (25 mm)
6.2.3 Expanded steel bank vault mesh shall be placed
short way of diamond (swd) from the adjacent grid, as shown
parallel to the face of the wall, floor, or ceiling. The grids of
in Fig. X3.5.
expanded steel mesh in the walls shall be continuous with or
6.5.2.1 Thefirstgridshallbe2in.(5cm)fromtheouterface
spliced to the grids of expanded steel mesh in the ceiling, floor,
of the concrete as measured to the center line of the grid.
and adjacent walls.
6.5.2.2 The second grid shall be spaced 7 in. (18 cm) on
6.3 Type M—Construct the vault of reinforced concrete at
center from the first grid.
least 9 in. (23 cm) thick.
6.5.2.3 Thethirdgridshallbespaced7in.(18cm)oncenter
6.3.1 Provide two grids of reinforcing bars in a staggered
from the second grid.
mannerwiththesecondgridoffset2in.(5cm)oncenterintwo
6.6 Type 3—Construct the vault of reinforced concrete at
directions from the first grid, as shown in Fig. X3.1.
least 27 in. (69 cm) thick.
6.3.1.1 Thefirstgridshallbe2in.(5cm)fromtheouterface
6.6.1 Provide five grids of reinforcing bars in a staggered
of the concrete as measured to the center line of the grid.
manner with successive grids offset ⁄5 in. (2 cm) on center in
6.3.1.2 The second grid shall be spaced 5 in. (13 cm) on
the same two directions as the offset on the preceding grid, as
center from the first grid; or
shown in Fig. X3.6.
6.3.2 Provide two grids of expanded steel mesh in a
staggered manner with the second grid offset 1 ⁄2 in. (38 mm) 6.6.1.1 Thefirstgridshallbe2in.(5cm)fromtheouterface
of the wall as measured to the center line of the grid.
short way of diamond (swd) from the first grid, as shown in
Fig. X3.2.
6.6.1.2 The second grid shall be spaced 5 ⁄2 in. (14 cm) on
6.3.2.1 Thefirstgridshallbe2in.(5cm)fromtheouterface
center from the first grid.
of the concrete as measured to the center line of the grid.
6.6.1.3 Thethirdgridshallbespaced6in.(15cm)oncenter
6.3.2.2 The second grid shall be spaced 5 in. (13 cm) on
from the second grid.
center from the first grid.
6.6.1.4 The fourth grid shall be spaced 6 in. (15 cm) on
6.4 Type 1—Construct the vault of reinforced concrete at
center from the third grid.
least 12 in. (30 cm) thick.
6.6.1.5 The fifth grid shall be spaced 5 ⁄2 in. (14 cm) on
6.4.1 Provide three grids of reinforcing bars in a staggered
center from the fourth grid; or
manner with successive grids offset 1 ⁄3 in. (33 mm) on center
6.6.2 Provide four grids of expanded steel mesh in a
in the same two directions as the offset on the preceding grid,
staggered manner with successive grids offset ⁄4 in. (2 cm)
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