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Standard Test Methods for Physical Assault on Ventilation Grilles for Detention and Correctional Facilities

Standard Test Methods for Physical Assault on Ventilation Grilles for Detention and Correctional Facilities

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1.1 These test methods cover requirements for simulated service tests and testing equipment for determining the performance characteristics of ventilation grilles used in secure areas, including detention and correctional facilities. The testing equipment provides for the setup and testing of specimen grilles and mounting systems. It is recognized that, in order to meet the intent of these test methods, ventilation grilles must be compatible with the level of performance require by Test Methods F 2322.
1.2 It is the intent of these test methods to ensure that security ventilation grilles meet minimum performance levels to control the passage of unauthorized materials into secure areas, to confine inmates, to resist vandalism, and to delay or frustrate escape, or both. It is also the responsibility of the user of these test methods to insure that the grille selected is appropriate, based on relevant regulatory, health, and safety concerns and requirements. Such concerns include, but are not limited to, injury and suicide avoidance. These test methods do not quantify such concerns.
1.3 Take care to provide access to return and exhaust ducts for cleaning as required by NFPA 90A. If access cannot be provided though an interstitial space behind walls or ceiling, the use of filter grilles needs to be considered as an option. When filter grilles are provided, filters shall have a minimum UL-900 class 2 rating, and a filter replacement program needs to be in place at the facility.
1.4 Airflow performance shall be catalogued in accordance with ASHRAE 70-91. Manufacturers catalog data must include grade level achieved.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parenthesees are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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
30-Nov-2005
ICS
91.040.10 - Public buildings
Technical Committee
F33 - Detention and Correctional Facilities
Drafting Committee
F33.04 - Detention Hardware
Current Stage
Ref Project

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Replaced By
ASTM F2542-05(2012) - Standard Test Methods for Physical Assault on Ventilation Grilles for Detention and Correctional Facilities
Effective Date
01-Jun-2012

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Designation:F2542–05
Standard Test Methods for
Physical Assault on Ventilation Grilles for Detention and
1
Correctional Facilities
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2542; 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 responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1.1 These test methods cover requirements for simulated
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
service tests and testing equipment for determining the perfor-
mancecharacteristicsofventilationgrillesusedinsecureareas,
2. Referenced Documents
including detention and correctional facilities. The testing
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
equipment provides for the setup and testing of specimen
F2322 Test Methods for Physical Assault on Vertical Fixed
grilles and mounting systems. It is recognized that, in order to
Barriers for Detention and Correctional Facilities
meet the intent of these test methods, ventilation grilles must
3
2.2 NFPA Standard:
be compatible with the level of performance require by Test
NFPA90A Standard for the Installation ofAir Conditioning
Methods F2322.
and Ventilating Systems
1.2 It is the intent of these test methods to ensure that
4
2.3 UL Standard:
security ventilation grilles meet minimum performance levels
UL-900 Standard for Air Filter Units
to control the passage of unauthorized materials into secure
5
2.4 ASHRAE Standard:
areas, to confine inmates, to resist vandalism, and to delay or
ASHRAE 70–91 Method of Testing for Rating the Perfor-
frustrate escape, or both. It is also the responsibility of the user
mance of Air Outlets and Inlets
of these test methods to insure that the grille selected is
appropriate, based on relevant regulatory, health, and safety
3. Terminology
concerns and requirements. Such concerns include, but are not
3.1 Definitions:
limited to, injury and suicide avoidance.These test methods do
3.1.1 bars—method of reinforcement or prevention of
not quantify such concerns.
egress installed in the sleeve. Bars may be of a material, size,
1.3 Take care to provide access to return and exhaust ducts
shape, and spacing as selected by the manufacturer to provide
for cleaning as required by NFPA 90A. If access cannot be
the desired test results and meet applicable federal, state, and
provided though an interstitial space behind walls or ceiling,
local jail and prison standards.
the use of filter grilles needs to be considered as an option.
3.1.2 diffuser—ceiling-mounted device designed to provide
When filter grilles are provided, filters shall have a minimum
deflection of air flow.
UL-900 class 2 rating, and a filter replacement program needs
3.1.3 filter grille—grille incorporating a replaceable filter in
to be in place at the facility.
the grille sleeve or body.
1.4 Airflow performance shall be catalogued in accordance
3.1.4 forcible egress—opening created in the specimen
with ASHRAE 70–91. Manufacturer’s catalog data must in-
whichallowsa5in. 38in. 38in.(127mm 3203mm 3203
clude grade level achieved.
mm) rigid rectangular box to be passed through with force not
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
exceeding 10 lbf (44.5 N).
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
2
and are not considered standard. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
the ASTM website.
3
Available from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
1 4
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F33 on Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Corporate Progress, 333
Detention and Correctional Facilities and are the direct responsibility of Subcom- Pfingsten Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062.
5
mittee F33.04 on Detention Hardware. Available from American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2005. Published December 2005. DOI: Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE), 1791 Tullie Circle, NE, Atlanta, GA
10.1520/F2542-05. 30329.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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1.8 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.9 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.  
1.10 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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ASTM
ASTM C596-23(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Drying Shrinkage of Mortar Containing Hydraulic Cement

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method establishes a selected set of conditions of temperature, relative humidity and rate of evaporation of the environment to which a mortar specimen of stated composition shall be subjected for a specified period of time during which its change in length is determined and designated “drying shrinkage.”  
4.2 The drying shrinkage of mortar as determined by this test method has a linear relation to the drying shrinkage of concrete made with the same cement and exposed to the same drying conditions.4 Hence this test method may be used when it is desired to develop data on the effect of a hydraulic cement on the drying shrinkage of concrete made with that cement.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method determines the change in length on drying of mortar bars containing hydraulic cement and graded standard sand.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. When combined standards are referenced, the selection of measurement system is at the user’s discretion subject to the requirements of the referenced standard.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure).2  
1.4 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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