ASTM F1592-12(2019)
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Detention Hollow Metal Vision Systems
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F1592 − 12 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Test Methods for
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 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 These test methods cover fixed detention hollow metal
E2074 Test Method for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies,
vision systems of various materials and types of construction.
Including Positive Pressure Testing of Side-Hinged and
These fixed hollow metal vision systems are used in wall
Pivoted Swinging Door Assemblies (Withdrawn 2007)
openings in detention and correctional institutions designed to
F1450 Test Methods for Hollow Metal Swinging Door
incarcerate inmates.
Assemblies for Detention and Correctional Facilities
1.2 Frame assemblies investigated under these test methods
F1577 Test Methods for Detention Locks for Swinging
include individual components including detention security
Doors
hollow metal frames, frame anchoring, security glazing,
F1643 Test Methods for Detention Sliding Door Locking
panels, and removable glazing stops.
Device Assembly
F1758 Test Methods for Detention Hinges Used on
1.3 These test methods are designed to test the capability of
Detention-Grade Swinging Doors
a fixed detention hollow metal vision system to prevent, delay,
F1915 Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities
and frustrate escape; to limit or control access to unauthorized
2.2 ANSI/NAAMM/HMMA Standard:
or secured areas; and prevent passage of contraband.
ANSI/HMMA 863-04 Guide Specifications for Detention
1.4 These test methods apply primarily to detention hollow
Security Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
metal vision systems between secure areas generally found 5
2.3 NFPA Standard:
inside a detention/correctional facility such as: day rooms,
NFPA 252 Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
control rooms, cells, and sally ports. These test methods are 6
2.4 UL Standards:
applicable to vision systems other than hollow metal, provided
UL-10 (C) Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
testing and reporting procedures are followed.
UL-752 Bullet Resisting Equipment
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3. Terminology
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
information only.
3.1.1 borrowed light, n—fixed window frame for use in an
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
interior partition.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.1.1 Discussion—This term is derived from the concept
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
of borrowing light from one room or space to help illuminate
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
another.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.2 butt joint, n—corner or mullion joint of a frame in
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
which the stop of either member is notched to fit the other,
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
resulting in a perpendicular joint.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F33 on Available from Hollow Metal Manufacturer’s Association, A Division of
Detention and Correctional Facilities and are the direct responsibility of Subcom- NAAMM, 600 S. Federal St., Chicago, IL 60605.
mittee F33.02 on Physical Barriers. Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
Current edition approved April 1, 2019. Published April 2019. Originally Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F1592 – 12. DOI: Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Corporate Progress, 333
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3.1.3 component, n—subassembly, as distinguished from a 3.1.17 sill, n—bottom horizontal member of a frame.
part, that combines with other components to make up a total
3.1.18 tamper-resistant security screw, n—screw that is
frame assembly.
designedtoberemovedonlybyspecialtoolskeptbydetention/
3.1.3.1 Discussion—The prime components of a fixed vi-
correctional facility maintenance personnel.
sion system assembly are frame, wall, glazing, and panels.
3.1.18.1 Discussion—The screws should be resistant to
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) diameter wire can be passed
tool. In some cases, tamper-resistant security screws are
completely through the assembly at any location constitutes a
furnished with twist-off heads such that a means of removal
contraband breach.
after final installation is not provided. Regarding impact
3.1.5 detention security, n—ensurance of the restriction of
resistance, the frame manufacturer may choose various grades
mobility of inmates to designated areas within a correctional or
(strengths) and sizes of tamper-resistant screws, and may
detention facility.
install them at various spacings to obtain satisfactory test
3.1.6 forcible egress, n—ability to passa5by8by 8-in. results. All information regarding the tamper-resistant security
(127 by 203 by 203 mm) rigid rectangular box through an
screws used by the manufacturer shall be provided as part of
opening in the test sample created by destructive testing
test reports.
procedures using no more than 10 lbf (44.5 N).
3.1.19 test completion, n—conduct of one test sequence for
3.1.7 glazing stop, n—formed metal section used to secure
each of the frame assemblies.
glazing or panel in a frame either by application to the glazing
3.1.20 testing laboratory, n—independent materials testing
material or as an integral part of the frame.
laboratory not associated with the manufacturer.
3.1.8 head or header, n—horizontal member that forms the
3.1.21 vision system, n—hollow metal frame with glazing,
top of a frame.
glazing stops, and panels in place ready for service.
3.1.9 hollow metal, n—term used in reference to such items
3.1.21.1 Discussion—A vision system may be a borrowed
asdoors,frames,partitions,enclosures,andotheritemsthatare
light or sidelight.
fabricated from metal sheet, usually carbon steel.
3.1.9.1 Discussion—These products are usually internally
3.1.22 vision system frame, n—assembly of members sur-
reinforced but hollow, hence the term hollow metal. In doors
rounding and supporting glazing panels, steel panels, or
and partitions, the voids are normally filled with insulation. In
combinations thereof, located either in an interior partition or
frames, the jambs and sometimes heads are grouted where
exterior wall.
installed in masonry walls, or of such construction that they
3.1.22.1 Discussion—If an exterior application is desired,
may be left hollow (see ANSI/HMMA 863-04).
other standards that address cutting and deflection may be
3.1.10 jamb, n—vertical member forming the side of a
applicable.
frame.
3.1.11 miter joint, n—corner joint of a head and jamb in
4. Significance and Use
whichthetrimfaces,andsometimesthestops,meetatanangle
4.1 A major concern for corrections administration officials
(usually 45°).
is the resistance of security barriers used in detention/
3.1.11.1 Discussion—The miter joint can be either punched
correctional facilities to certain types of physical attack that it
in the flat form or sawed after the members are formed.
is reasonable to expect in the field. These test methods are
3.1.12 mullion, n—vertical or horizontal member within a
designed to aid in identifying a level of physical security for
frame, separating either doors, a door and a sidelight, glazed
fixed detention hollow metal vision systems.
areas, or panels.
4.2 These test methods are not intended to provide a
3.1.13 multi-light, n—two or more fixed lights or glazing,
measureofresistanceforavisionsystemsubjectedtoattackby
located adjacent to each other, horizontally, vertically, or both
corrosive agents, high-powered rifles, explosives, sawing, or
within the same frame, either located in an interior partition or
other such methods. These test methods are intended to
in an exterior wall.
evaluate the resistance of a vision system to violent attacks
3.1.14 panel, n—for the purposes of these test methods, the
using battering devices such as benches, bunks, fire
panel is a steel plate at least 0.375 in. (9.5 mm) thick, installed
extinguishers, or tables; hand guns up to and including the .44
to transfer impact energy to the glazing stops and the assembly.
magnum; and fires started by using mattresses, books, and
3.1.15 performance characteristic, n—response of the as-
similar flammable materials.
sembly or its components to any one of the tests described
4.3 The primary purpose or result of this standard is to
herein.
provide detailed test methods that approximate the levels of
3.1.16 sidelight,n—fixedlightofglazinglocatedadjacentto
abuse to which it is possible that vision systems become
a door or doors within the same frame.
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
See The Hollow Metal Manual-87, available from the Hollow Metal Manufac-
turer’sAssociation,ADivision of NAAMM, 600 S. Federal St., Chicago, IL60605. attack.
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4.4 It is recommended that detention/correctional facility 5.4 In the event of failure in one or more of the performance
administration provide adequate training, supervision and pre- tests, the manufacturer shall provide another complete test
ventative maintenance programs to enable door assemblies to sample with test wall where applicable.
function as intended throughout the expected service life.
6. Specimen Preparation
5. Sampling 6.1 Construction:
6.1.1 The construction and size of the sample vision system
5.1 Sample frame assemblies shall be representative of the
assemblies shall be representative of the application under
types and styles intended for use in the application outlined in
investigation and shall include the multilight (borrowed light)
1.4.
and sidelight configurations as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.
5.2 The manufacturer shall permanently mark the test
6.1.2 The vision system assembly support fixture shall
samplesandretainthematthemanufacturingfacilityforfuture
simulate the rigidity normally provided to a vision system in a
reference for a period of at least one year from test date.As an
building by the ceiling, floor, and walls. Fig. 3 shows an
alternative to retaining test samples, the manufacturer shall
acceptable fixture for the sidelight configuration. Fig. 4 shows
contract with the testing laboratory to provide a certified
an acceptable fixture for the multilight (borrowed light) con-
procedurefortheconstructionoftestedassemblieswithfactory
figuration.
follow-up inspection service as an option (see 8.2).
6.1.3 Description of the Test Wall—The test fixture for the
5.3 Test reports shall include complete details of test vision system shall include a vertical masonry wall section
assemblies, details or photographs of the testing apparatus, or constructed suitably to retain the sample throughout the testing
both, and installation instructions including templates for all procedure. The wall specification shall be included as part of
items of hardware (see 8.3). the test report.
FIG. 1 Test Assembly Elevation Location of Strike Points Described in Table 1
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FIG. 2 Test Assembly Elevation Location of Strike Points Described in Table 2
6.2 Mounting for Testing: dance with UL-752. The level of performance shall meet the
6.2.1 The vision system sample shall be mounted such that
rating of Level 3: .44 magnum.
the removable glazing stops are mounted on the side of the
7.1.3 Pass/fail criteria for bullet penetration shall be in
glazing or panel opposite the impact test ram. In this test
accordance with UL-752.
configuration, the removable glazing stops and screws must
7.1.4 Precision and Bias—No statement is made about
prevent the glazing or panel from being forced out of the
either the precision or bias of the bullet penetration test method
opening by ram impacts.
in these test methods since the result merely states whether
6.2.2 Install components such as frames, glazing or panels,
there is conformance to the criteria for success specified in the
and glazing stops in the component test fixture as described in
procedure.
6.1. Provide clearances around glazing or panels and install
sealant or gasketing in accordance with the manufacturer’s
7.2 Vision System Impact Test:
recommendations. Manufacturer’s recommendations and in-
7.2.1 Scope—This test method is designed to evaluate the
structions shall be included as part of test reports.
capability of a hollow metal vision system including frame,
glazing/panels, door and wall anchoring to resist repetitive
7. Test Methods
impact forces at the designated critical areas.
7.1 Bullet Penetration:
7.2.2 Significance and Use:
7.1.1 When specified by the contract documents of a
7.2.2.1 This test method is intended to closely simulate a
detention/correctional facility project, test the vision system
sustained battering ram-style attack and provide an evaluation
assemblies for bullet penetration in accordance with UL-752.
ofthecapabilityoftheassemblytoprevent,delay,andfrustrate
7.1.2 Testing of the frame, security glazing, or panels as
individual components is acceptable if conducted in accor- escapeoraccesstounauthorizedareas.Thetestresultshavethe
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