ASTM F2956-22

Standard Test Methods for Anchor Systems Used for Detention Hollow Metal 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 anchor systems used to install fixed detention hollow metal vision systems and door assemblies.  
4.2 These test methods are not intended to measure resistance 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 system and door assembly anchor systems become subjected in the field. The desired result of its use is to give ensurance of protection to the public, to prison administrative personnel, and to the inmates themselves in the event of such attack.
Note 1: It is recommended that detention/correctional facility administration provide adequate training, supervision, and preventive maintenance programs to enable hollow metal vision systems to function as intended throughout the expected service life.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover anchor systems used for the installation of fixed detention hollow metal vision systems and door assemblies of various materials and types of construction. These anchor systems are used to install fixed hollow metal vision systems and door assemblies in wall openings in detention and correctional institutions designed to incarcerate inmates.  
1.2 Anchor systems individual components investigated under these test methods include 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 anchor systems used to install a fixed detention hollow metal vision system or door assembly 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 anchor systems used to install detention hollow metal vision systems or door assemblies 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 anchor systems used to install vision systems and door assemblies 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-May-2022
• ICS: 21.060.99 - Other fasteners
• Technical Committee: F33 - Detention and Correctional Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F33.02 - Physical Barriers

Standards Content (Sample)

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: F2956 − 22
Standard Test Methods for
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Anchor Systems Used for Detention Hollow Metal Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2956; 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 Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.1 These test methods cover anchor systems used for the
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
installation of fixed detention hollow metal vision systems and
door assemblies of various materials and types of construction.
2. Referenced Documents
These anchor systems are used to install fixed hollow metal
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
vision systems and door assemblies in wall openings in
A36 Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
detention and correctional institutions designed to incarcerate
A615 Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel
inmates.
Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
1.2 Anchor systems individual components investigated
C90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
under these test methods include detention security hollow
F1450 Test Methods for Hollow Metal Swinging Door
metal frames, frame anchoring, security glazing, panels, and
Assemblies for Detention and Correctional Facilities
removable glazing stops.
F1592 Test Methods for Detention Hollow Metal Vision
1.3 These test methods are designed to test the capability of
Systems
anchor systems used to install a fixed detention hollow metal
F1577 Test Methods for Detention Locks for Swinging
vision system or door assembly to prevent, delay, and frustrate
Doors
escape; to limit or control access to unauthorized or secured
F1643 Test Methods for Detention Sliding Door Locking
areas; and prevent passage of contraband.
Device Assembly
F1758 Test Methods for Detention Hinges Used on
1.4 These test methods apply primarily to anchor systems
Detention-Grade Swinging Doors
used to install detention hollow metal vision systems or door
F1915 Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities
assemblies between secure areas generally found inside a
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2.2 ANSI/NAAMM/HMMA Standard:
detention/correctional facility such as: day rooms, control
ANSI/NAAMM HMMA 863 Guide Specifications for De-
rooms, cells, and sally ports. These test methods are applicable
tention Security Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
to anchor systems used to install vision systems and door
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assemblies other than hollow metal, provided testing and 2.3 NFPA Standard:
reporting procedures are followed. NFPA 252 Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assem-
blies
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
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2.4 UL Standards:
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
UL-10 (C) Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door
information only.
Assemblies
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
UL-752 Standard for Bullet-Resisting Equipment
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3. Terminology
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the 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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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 is the direct responsibility of Subcommit- NAAMM, 800 Roosevelt Road, Building C, Suite 312, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137.
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tee F33.02 on Physical Barriers. Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
Current edition approved June 1, 2022. Published August 2022. Originally Park, Quincy, MA 02269, http://www.nfpa.org.
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approved in 2016. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F2956 – 16. DOI: Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), 2600 N.W. Lake Rd., Camas,
10.1520/F2956-22. WA 98607-8542, http://www.ul.com.
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Designation: F2956 − 16 F2956 − 22
Standard Test Methods for
1
Anchor Systems Used for Detention Hollow Metal Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2956; 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 anchor systems used for the installation of fixed detention hollow metal vision systems and door
assemblies of various materials and types of construction. These anchor systems are used to install fixed hollow metal vision
systems and door assemblies in wall openings in detention and correctional institutions designed to incarcerate inmates.
1.2 Anchor systems individual components investigated under these test methods include 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 anchor systems used to install a fixed detention hollow metal vision
system or door assembly 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 anchor systems used to install detention hollow metal vision systems or door assemblies
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 anchor systems used to install vision systems and door assemblies 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A36 Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
A615 Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F33 on Detention and Correctional Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F33.02
on Physical Barriers.
Current edition approved June 1, 2016June 1, 2022. Published August 2016August 2022. Originally approved in 2016. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as
F2956 – 16. DOI: 10.1520/F2956-16.10.1520/F2956-22.
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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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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F2956 − 22
C90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
F1450 Test Methods for Hollow Metal Swinging Door Assemblies for Detention and Correctional Facilities
F1592 Test Methods for Detention Hollow Metal Vision Systems
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 ANSI/NAAMM/HMMA Standard:
ANSI/HMMA ANSI/NAAMM HMMA 863 Guide Specifications for Detention Security Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
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2.3 NFPA Standard:
NFPA 252 Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
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2.4 UL Standards:
UL-10 (C) Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
UL-752 Standard for Bullet-Resisting Equipment
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 anchor system, n—assembly of components between a detention hollow met
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