ASTM F1577-96

Standard Test Methods for Detention Locks for Swinging Doors

SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the apparatus, procedures, and acceptance conditions for evaluating the normal operational performance and the performance characteristics under assault conditions of locks used in swinging door assemblies in detention and correctional institutions. Thus, they give only an indication of the performance characteristics of locks in actual service. Such variables as installation and maintenance conditions are not considered.
1.2 It is the intent of these test methods to help ensure that detention locks perform at or above minimum acceptable levels to control passage to unauthorized or secure areas, to confine inmates, and to delay and frustrate escape attempts and resist vandalism. It is recognized that in order to meet the intent of these test methods, door and frame assemblies must be compatible with the level of performance required by Test Method F 1450.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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: 09-Dec-2001
• ICS: 91.190 - Building accessories
• Technical Committee: F33 - Detention and Correctional Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F33.04 - Detention Hardware

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F1577-01 - Standard Test Methods for Detention Locks for Swinging Doors
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F1758-05(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Detention Hinges Used on Detention-Grade Swinging Doors
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F1643-05(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Detention Sliding Door Locking Device Assembly
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F1592-12(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Detention Hollow Metal Vision Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F1450-12a(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Hollow Metal Swinging Door Assemblies for Detention and Correctional Facilities
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F1915-05(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2001
• Referred By: ASTM F2956-22 - Standard Test Methods for Anchor Systems Used for Detention Hollow Metal Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 1577 – 96
Standard Test Methods for
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Detention Locks for Swinging Doors
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1577; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope UL-437 Standard for Key Locks
UL-1034 Standard for Burglary Resistant Electric Locking
1.1 These test methods cover the apparatus, procedures, and
Mechanisms
acceptance conditions for evaluating the normal operational
performance and the performance characteristics under assault
3. Terminology
conditions of locks used in swinging door assemblies in
3.1 Definitions:
detention and correctional institutions. Thus, they only give an
3.1.1 Bolts:
indication of the performance characteristics of locks in actual
3.1.1.1 bolt projections, n—the distance the lock bolt ex-
service. Such variables as installation and maintenance condi-
tends from the lock case measured with the lock bolt in an
tions are not considered.
extended position.
1.2 It is the intent of these test methods to help ensure that
3.1.1.2 dead bolt, n—a lock component having an end that
detention locks perform at or above minimum acceptable levels
protrudes from, or is withdrawn into, the lock front by action
to control passage to unauthorized or secure areas, to confine
of the lock mechanism by rotating the key or thumb turn. When
inmates, and to delay and frustrate escape attempts and resist
the door is closed and the dead bolt is thrown, it extends into
vandalism. It is recognized that in order to meet the intent of
a hole provided in the strike, locking the door, and will not
these test methods, door and frame assemblies must be
return with end pressure.
compatible with the level of performance required by Test
3.1.1.3 deadlocking latch bolt, adj—a component which,
Method F 1450 – 92.
when actuated, automatically locks the projected latch bolt
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
against return by end pressure. Also referred to as an auxiliary
as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information
latch bolt or roller bolt.
only.
3.1.1.4 latch bolt, n—a lock component having a beveled
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
end that projects from the lock front in its extended position,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
but may be forced back into the lock case by end pressure or
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
drawing back by action of the lock mechanism. When the door
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
is closed, the latch bolt projects into a hole provided in the
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
strike, holding the door in a closed position. Sometimes
2. Referenced Documents referred to as a snapbolt.
3.1.2 bolt throw, n—the distance the lock bolt travels from
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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a retracted to a fully extended position.
E 152 Methods for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
3.1.3 cylinder, n—the subassembly of a lock containing a
F 1450 Test Methods for Hollow Metal Swinging Door
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plug with a key slot and tumbler mechanism.
Assemblies for Detention Facilities
4 3.1.3.1 builders hardware cylinder, adj—a key cylinder of
2.2 ANSI Standard:
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similar design to the mogul cylinder except smaller (1 ⁄32 in.
ANSI A156.5 Auxiliary Locks and Associated Products
5 (40 mm) in diameter), with keys and internal parts at least half
2.3 UL Standards:
the size of mogul cylinders. Also known as commercial
cylinders and mortise cylinders. See ANSI A156.5, 6.9.
3.1.3.2 mogul cylinder, adj—a pin tumbler cylinder ap-
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-33 on
proximately 2 in. (51 mm) in diameter, 2 in. long.
Detention and Correctional Facilitiesand are the direct responsibility of Subcom-
mittee F33.04on Operational Systems. 3.1.3.3 mogul key, adj—an oversized key designed to fit the
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 1996. Published February 1997. Originally 1 5
mogul cylinder and is approximately 1 ⁄2 in. (38 mm) by 3 ⁄8 in.
published as F 1577 – 95. Last previous edition F 1577 – 95b.
(92 mm).
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Discontinued; see 1994 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.07.
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3.1.3.4 paracentric cylinder, commonly referred to as a
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.07.
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Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13th
lever tumbler cylinder, adj—a key cylinder consisting of a
Floor, New York, NY 10036.
cylinder that is an integral part of the lock.
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Available from Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingten Rd., Northbrook, IL
3.1.3.5 paracentric key, commonly refer
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