ASTM F588-04

Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Window Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact

SCOPE
1.1 These test methods determine the ability of window assemblies of various types to restrain, delay, or frustrate forced entry.
1.2 For purposes of these test methods, window assemblies are defined as described in and as shown in . Window assemblies with a combination of operable sash and fixed panes (lites) shall be classified and tested separately for each type.
1.2.1 Type A—A window assembly which incorporates one or more sash that open by sliding, either vertically or horizontally within the plane of the wall.
1.2.2 Type B—A window assembly which incorporates one or more sash that are hinged at or near two corners of the sash and that open toward the exterior (outswinging) or toward the interior (inswinging).
1.2.3 Type C—A window assembly which incorporates one or more sash that are pivoted so that part of the sash opens toward the interior and part of it opens toward the exterior.
1.2.4 Type D—A window assembly which incorporates one or more fixed panes (lites) or stationary sash that are designed not to open.
Note 1—See for graphic depiction of window assembly types.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given 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 requirements prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 29-Feb-2004
• ICS: 13.310 - Protection against crime
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.51 - Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F588-97 - Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Window Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2004
• Replaced By: ASTM F588-07 - Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Window Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2007
• Referred By: ASTM F3561-23 - Standard Test Method for Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After Simulated Active Shooter Attack
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2004
• Referred By: ASTM E2395-21 - Standard Specification for Voluntary Security Performance of Window and Door Assemblies with Glazing Impact
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2004

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F588–04
Standard Test Methods for
Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Window
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Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 588; 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 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 These test methods determine the ability of window 2.1 ASTM Standards:
assemblies of various types to restrain, delay, or frustrate E 631 Terminology of Building Constructions
forced entry. F 1233 Test Method for Security Glazing Materials and
1.2 For purposes of these test methods, window assemblies Systems
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are defined as described in 1.2.1-1.2.4 and as shown in Fig. 1. 2.2 AAMA Standard:
Window assemblies with a combination of operable sash and AAMA 1302.5-76 Voluntary Specifications for Forced En-
fixed panes (lites) shall be classified and tested separately for try Resistant Aluminum Prime Windows
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each type. 2.3 CAWM Standards:
1.2.1 Type A—A window assembly which incorporates one CAWM 301-90 Forced Entry ResistanceTests forWindows
or more sash that open by sliding, either vertically or horizon- CMBSO 1-79 California Model Building Security Ordi-
tally within the plane of the wall. nance
1.2.2 Type B—A window assembly which incorporates one
3. Terminology
or more sash that are hinged at or near two corners of the sash
3.1 Definitions—Definitions for standard terminology can
and that open toward the exterior (outswinging) or toward the
interior (inswinging). be found in Terminology E 631.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2.3 Type C—A window assembly which incorporates one
or more sash that are pivoted so that part of the sash opens 3.2.1 locking device(s) (lock), n—one or more components
of a window assembly intended to resist the opening of
toward the interior and part of it opens toward the exterior.
movable sash from the exterior.
1.2.4 Type D—Awindow assembly which incorporates one
or more fixed panes (lites) or stationary sash that are designed 3.2.2 sash operator, n—a component of the window assem-
bly that is used to move, pivot, or adjust the position of a
not to open.
movable sash within the window frame. (The sash operator in
NOTE 1—See Fig. 1 for graphic depiction of window assembly types.
some window assemblies is also a locking device.)
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
4. Summary of Test Method
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
4.1 The procedure consists of mounting a specimen into a
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
testassemblyfixturewhichinturnismountedtoawallsupport
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
fixture, and, after removing all exterior fasteners and loose
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
component items, specified loads and forces are applied to the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
window test specimen in a prescribed sequence. Following
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Performance of Buildings and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.51 Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
on Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylights, and Curtain Walls. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved March 1, 2004. Published March 2004. Originally Available from the American Architectural Manufacturers Association
approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as F 588 – 97. (AAMA), 1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 550, Schaumburg IL, 60173.
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FIG. 1 Typical Window Types (viewed from the exterior)
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removal of all loads, a determination is made whether or not 6.5 Loading—Apply test loads and forces at a rate not to
entrycanbegainedthroughthewindowtestspecimenfromthe exceed 45 N/s (10 lb/s). Maintain performance loads for a
exterior. period of 60 65s.
6.6 Load Removal—At the conclusion of each test, remove
all loads before starting the next test.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 These test methods are intended to establish a measure
7. Apparatus
of resistance for window assemblies subjected to attacks (oth
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