ASTM F1233-08

Standard Test Method for Security Glazing Materials And Systems

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is based on field experience rather than laboratory analysis. It provides a basis for the comparative evaluation of ballistic/forced entry/containment resistance of security glazings and systems and should not be used to establish or confirm the absolute prevention of forcible entries or forced exits. This test method defines three factors which determine the success or failure of any attempt to forcefully enter (or exit) the glazing or system. They are: (1) the tools employed, (2) the techniques and methods used by the attackers, and (3) the total time available to effect the entry or exit. This test method defines two of the three factors (tools and techniques) and allows the third (duration) to vary in order to establish levels of forced entry or exit resistance.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method sets forth procedures whose purpose is limited to the evaluation of the resistance of security glazing materials and systems against the following threats:  
1.1.1 Ballistic Impact,
1.1.2 Blunt Tool Impacts,
1.1.3 Sharp Tool Impacts,
1.1.4 Thermal Stress,  and  
1.1.5 Chemical Deterioration.
Note 1—Specifically exempted from this test method are the use of power (motor or engine-driven) tools or devices, explosives, military ordinance (excepting small arms) and tools, processes or devices requiring more than two persons to transport and operate.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pounds are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
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. For a specific warning statement, see Warning in 10.1.1.6.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2008
• ICS: 13.310 - Protection against crime
• ICS: 81.040.20 - Glass in building
• Technical Committee: F12 - Security Systems and Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F12.10 - Systems Products and Services

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1233-98(2004) - Standard Test Method for Security Glazing Materials And Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM F1233-08(2013) - Standard Test Method for Security Glazing Materials And Systems
• Effective Date: 01-May-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E2395-21 - Standard Specification for Voluntary Security Performance of Window and Door Assemblies with Glazing Impact
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C1564-20 - Standard Guide for Use of Silicone Sealants for Protective Glazing Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F2781-15(2021) - Standard Practice for Testing Forced Entry, Ballistic and Low Impact Resistance of Security Fence Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E3112/E3112M-20 - Standard Test Method for Ballistic-resistant Products and Shoot Packs
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2008
• Referred By: ASTM E2813-18 - Standard Practice for Building Enclosure Commissioning
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C1349-17 - Standard Specification for Architectural Flat Glass Clad Polycarbonate
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C1172-19 - Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2008
• Referred By: ASTM F1915-05(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1233 − 08
StandardTest Method for
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Security Glazing Materials And Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1233; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.2 Other Documents:
SportingArms and Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute
1.1 This test method sets forth procedures whose purpose is
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(SAAMI)—Ammunition
limited to the evaluation of the resistance of security glazing
United States Military Ammunition Specifications—
materials and systems against the following threats:
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Ammunition
1.1.1 Ballistic Impact,
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Federal Specification GGG-313U—Cold Chisel
1.1.2 Blunt Tool Impacts,
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AmericanIronandSteelInstituteM-1020—StructuralSteel
1.1.3 Sharp Tool Impacts,
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UL10BC—Fire Extinguisher
1.1.4 Thermal Stress, and
1.1.5 Chemical Deterioration.
3. Terminology
NOTE 1—Specifically exempted from this test method are the use of
3.1 Definitions:
power (motor or engine-driven) tools or devices, explosives, military
3.1.1 test director, n—individual identified by the indepen-
ordinance(exceptingsmallarms)andtools,processesordevicesrequiring
dent testing laboratory as being responsible to complete the
more than two persons to transport and operate.
specified tests as required and to document the results.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pounds are to be regarded as
the standard. The values given in parentheses are for informa- 4. Class
tion only.
4.1 Ballistic Class—Ballistic tests and test results from this
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
standard shall be classified by the following (see also Table 1):
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1.1 HG1 Handgun - Low—Ammunition conforming to
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
SAAMI specifications for caliber .38 Special, 158 grain (10.2
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
g),softpoint,producingvelocitiesof875(625)ft/s(266(67)
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For a specific
m/s) at 15 ft (4.5 m) from the muzzle.
warning statement, see Warning in 10.1.1.6.
4.1.2 HG2 Handgun - Medium Soft Point—Ammunition
conformingtoSAAMIspecificationsforcaliber.357Magnum,
2. Referenced Documents
158 grain (10.2 g), jacketed soft point, producing velocities of
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1400 (650) ft/s (427 (615) m/s) at 15 ft (4.5 m) from the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
muzzle.
A36/A36MSpecification for Carbon Structural Steel
4.1.3 HG3 Handgun - Medium Jacketed—Ammunitioncon-
A53/A53MSpecification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-
forming to SAAMI specifications for caliber 9 mm, 124 grain
Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
(8.0 g), full metal casing, producing velocities of 1250 (650)
A574SpecificationforAlloySteelSocket-HeadCapScrews
ft/s (381 (615) m/s) at 15 ft (4.5 m) from the muzzle.
F1029GuideforSelectionofPhysicalSecurityMeasuresfor
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4.1.4 HG4 Handgun - High—Ammunition conforming to
a Facility (Withdrawn 2004)
SAAMIspecificationsforcaliber.44Magnum,240grain,lead
gas check producing velocities of 1450 (650) ft/s (442 (615)
m/s) at 15 ft (4.5 m) from the muzzle.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of Committee F12 on Security
Systems and Equipmentand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F12.10 on
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Systems Products and Services. Available from Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Association
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2008. Published March 2008. Originally (SAAMI), Box 1075, Riverside, CT 06878.
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approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1233–98 (2004). Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4, Section D,
DOI: 10.1520/F1233-08. 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from General Services Adm., 7th and D Sts. SW, Washington, DC
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM 20407.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from American Iron and Steel Institute, 1000 16th St. NW,
the ASTM website. Washington, DC 20036.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on AvailablefromUnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.,333PfingstenRd.,Northbrook,
www.astm.org. IL 60062.
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TABLE 1 Ballistic Criteria
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Velocity , ft/s
A B D
Class Weapon Description Caliber Bullet Mass /Type Minimum No. of Impacts
(m/s)
HG1 Handgun - Low
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:F 1233–98(Reapproved 2004) Designation:F 1233–08
Standard Test Method for
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Security Glazing Materials And Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1233; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method sets forth procedures whose purpose is limited to the evaluation of the resistance of security glazing
materials and systems against the following threats:
1.1.1 Ballistic Impact,
1.1.2 Blunt Tool Impacts,
1.1.3 Sharp Tool Impacts,
1.1.4 Thermal Stress, and
1.1.5 Chemical Deterioration.
NOTE 1—Specifically exempted from this test method are the use of power (motor or engine-driven) tools or devices, explosives, military ordinance
(excepting small arms) and tools, processes or devices requiring more than two persons to transport and operate.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pounds are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
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. For a specific warning statement, see Warning in 9.1.1.6. 10.1.1.6.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
A53/A53M Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
A574 Specification for Alloy Steel Socket-Head Cap Screws
F1029 Guide for Selection of Physical Security Measures for a Facility
2.2 Other Documents:
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Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute (SAAMI)—Ammunition
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United States Military Ammunition Specifications—Ammunition
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Federal Specification GGG-313U—Cold Chisel
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American Iron and Steel Institute M-1020—Structural Steel
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UL 10BC—Fire Extinguisher
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 test director—the individual, n—individual identified by the independent testing laboratory as being responsible to
complete the specified tests as required and to document the results.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F12.10 on Systems
Products and Services.
Current edition approved April 1, 2004. Published April 2004. Originally approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as F1233–98.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2008. Published March 2008. Originally approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1233–98 (2004).
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ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail] 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 Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Association (SAAMI), Box 1075, Riverside, CT 06878.
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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-50984, Attn: NPODS.
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Available from General Services Adm., 7th and D Sts. SW, Washington, DC 20407.
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Available from American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), 1101 17th St., NW, Suite 1300, Washington, DC 20036.
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Available from American Iron and Steel Institute, 1000 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036.
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Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Corporate Progress,Laboratories, Inc., 333 Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062.
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4. Summary of Test Method
4.1Forced entry shall be determined by resistance of the glazing material or system to the following:
4.1.1Ballistics attack only.
4.1.2Physical attack only to include blunt tool impacts, sharp tool impacts, thermal stress, and chemical deterioration.
4.1.3Ballistics attack followed by, and in combination with, physical attack. Class
4.1 Ballistic Class—Ballistic tests and test results from this standard shall be classified by the following (see also Table 1):
4.1.1 HG1 Handgun - Low—Ammunition conforming to SAAMI specifications for caliber .38 Special, 158 grain (10.2 g), soft
point, produ
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