ASTM F571-87(2008)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Installation of Exit Devices in Security Areas
Standard Practice for Installation of Exit Devices in Security Areas
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice is not meant to include products other than exit devices except to the extent that such products directly relate to the use of exit devices. When other products are described, the security attributes of the other products are described generally in the documents referenced in Section 2.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice provides information for the installation of exit devices used in areas of security to achieve the greatest security possible without violating the requirements and spirit of NFPA 101.
1.2 Security of a high level is not always possible with these products but the use of certain types and functions of exit devices will afford a much higher degree of security than the use of other types and functions.
1.3 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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Designation: F571 − 87(Reapproved 2008)
Standard Practice for
Installation of Exit Devices in Security Areas
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF571;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope UL 1034 Burglary Resistant Electric Locking Mecha-
nisms
1.1 This practice provides information for the installation of
exit devices used in areas of security to achieve the greatest
3. Terminology
security possible without violating the requirements and spirit
of NFPA 101. 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 astragal—a vertical molding attached to the meeting
1.2 Security of a high level is not always possible with these
edge of a leaf or both leaves of a pair of doors.
products but the use of certain types and functions of exit
devices will afford a much higher degree of security than the
3.1.2 coordinator—a device that holds the active door of a
use of other types and functions.
pair open until the inactive door has preceded it in the closing
cycle.
1.3 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
3.1.3 exit device—a locking device always operable from
for information only.
the inside (egress side) by pushing on an activating mechanism
usually called a push pad or cross bar.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.4 mortise device—a lock mechanism that is installed
2.1 ASTM Standards:
into a cavity provided in the edge of a door.
F476 Test Methods for Security of Swinging Door Assem-
3.1.5 mullion—a vertical member in an opening for two
blies (Withdrawn 2011)
doors permitting each door to be operated independently from
2.2 Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association Stan-
the other.
dards:
BHMAA 156.3 Exit Devices
3.1.6 rim device—a single lock mechanism applied to the
BHMAA 156.5 Auxiliary Locks and Associated Products surface of a door.
2.3 National Fire Protection Agency Standards:
3.1.7 vertical rod device—atopandbottomlockmechanism
NFPA 80 Fire Doors and Windows
connectedbyrods,eithersurfaceorconcealed,totheactivating
NFPA 101 Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings
mechanism.
and Structures
2.4 Underwriters Laboratories Standards:
4. Significance and Use
UL 305 Panic Hardware
4.1 This practice is not meant to include products other than
exit devices except to the extent that such products directly
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F12 on Security
relate to the use of exit devices. When other products are
Systems and Equipmentand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F12.50 on
described, the security attributes of the other products are
Locking Devices.
described generally in the documents referenced in Section 2.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2008. Published February 2009. Originally
approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as F571 – 87 (2001).
DOI: 10.1520/F0571-87R08.
5. General
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
5.1 NFPA101 and many building codes require exit devices
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
in certain locations and should be consulted.
the ASTM website.
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
5.2 UL 305 and BHMAA156.3 have specific requirements
www.astm.org.
for the performance of exit devices and should be consulted.
nd
Available from Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, 60 E. 42 St.,
Rm 1807, New York, NY, 10017.
5.3 Exit devices for fire doors require a label designating
Available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
them as “fire exit hardware.” This means they have been
Office, Washington, DC 20402.
investigated for both fire resistance and panic. Exit devices
AvailablefromUnderwritersLaboratory,Inc.,333PfingstenRoad,Northbrook,
IL 60062. used on non-fire doors require a listing for panic. These labels
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and listings shall be by a nationally recognized, independent ploy deadlocking latch bolts to prevent entry by shaking or
testing laboratory. A periodic examination service is also vibration attacks. Others prevent entry from these type of
required. attacks by adjusting the angle of relationship between the latch
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bolt and the strike. Bolt projections of ⁄8 in. (15.9 mm) and ⁄4
NOTE 1—For more information on exit devices, see NFPA 80.
in. (19.1 mm) are available. Attempting to withdraw the bolt
with shim material in this type of device is not common
6. Installation Guidelines
because of the angle and distance from the edge of the door to
6.1 Doors and Frames:
the strike.
6.1.1 Doors and frames installed in locations where exit
6.5 Exit Devices on Pairs of Doors:
devicesareusedforpurposesofsecurityshouldhaveminimum
6.5.1 Pairs of doors with exit devices are less secure than
clearances at the head, jambs, and meeting stiles (if in pairs)
single doors so equipped. As in the case of single doors, the
and at a threshold or sill.
exit only or night latch functions are the most secure.
6.1.2 Doors and frames should be of sufficient strength and
6.5.2 Rim devices used with mullions manufactured for the
rigidity so as not to fail a spreading or impact test of the
specific devices used afford reasonable security. Mullions
appropriate level as defined in Test Methods F476. Where
should be the most substantial offered and installation clear-
applicable, doors and frames should be reinforced to receive
ances should be close.
fasteners described in 6.8.
6.5.3 In areas where mullions are not desired or permitted,
6.2 Associated Hardware:
pairs of doors should be equipped with astragals that do not
6.2.1 Hinges or pivots used to hang doors should be of a
inhibit the independent action of each leaf and vertical rod
type where the unauthorized separation of the hinge side of the
devices. The bottom bolts should resist loiding and project a
door from the frame is hindered. This can be achieved by
minimum of ⁄8 in. (9.6 mm) into a threshold. The threshold
including design features in which the hinge leaves are locked
should be cut to receive the strike and the strike should be
together.
fastened securely to the floor or to a threshold incorporating a
6.2.2 Doors sho
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