ASTM F2322-03

Standard Test Methods for Physical Assault on Vertical Fixed Barriers for Detention and Correctional Facilities (Withdrawn 2012)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
A major concern for administrative officials is the security of barriers used in detention/correctional facilities. These test methods are designed to aid in identifying levels of physical security for walls which enclose or separate secure areas. This does not apply to the passage of contraband.
These test methods are not intended to provide a measure of resistance for a wall subjected to attack by corrosive agents, by high-powered rifles, explosives, sawing, or other such methods. These test methods are intended to evaluate the resistance of a wall to violent attacks by sustained manpower using battering devices, such as benches, bunks, or tables, and by handguns up to and including .44 magnum. Attacks from the outside and fire resistance ratings are not addressed in this standard.
The primary purpose or result of these test methods is to approximate the levels of abuse to which walls will potentially be subjected in the field. The desired result of its use is to help provide assurance of protection to the public, to facility administrative personnel, and to the inmates themselves.
It is recommended that detention/correctional facility administration provide adequate training, supervision, and preventative maintenance programs to enable walls to function as intended throughout the expected service life.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover requirements for simulated service tests and testing equipment for determining the performance characteristics of walls designed to incarcerate inmates in detention and correctional institutions. The testing equipment provides for the setup and testing of two sample fixed barriers side-by-side, one with no openings and one equipped with a representative penetration in accordance with the American Correctional Association (ACA) standard for clear view area of 3 ft2 (0.279 m2), 12 in. (305 mm) wide by 36 in. (914 mm) high.
1.2 It is the intent of these test methods to help ensure that detention security walls perform at or above minimum acceptable levels to control passage of unauthorized or secure areas, to confine inmates, to delay and frustrate escape attempts, and to resist vandalism. It is recognized that in order to meet the intent of these test methods, opening assemblies within these walls must be compatible with the level of performance required by: Test Methods F 1450, F 1592, and F 1643.
1.3 These test methods apply to walls enclosing or separating secure areas of detention/correctional facilities.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI values given in parentheses are approximate and for information only.
1.5 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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
These test methods cover requirements for simulated service tests and testing equipment for determining the performance characteristics of walls designed to incarcerate inmates in detention and correctional institutions.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F33 on Detention and Correctional Facilities, these test methods were withdrawn in January 2012 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Jul-2003
• Withdrawal Date: 05-Jan-2012
• ICS: 91.040.10 - Public buildings
• Technical Committee: F33 - Detention and Correctional Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F33.02 - Physical Barriers

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F2322-12 - Standard Test Methods for Physical Assault on Vertical Fixed Barriers for Detention and Correctional Facilities
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2012
• Referred By: ASTM F2542-05(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Physical Assault on Ventilation Grilles for Detention and Correctional Facilities
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Referred By: ASTM F2697-15 - Standard Test Methods for Physical Assault on Overhead Horizontal Fixed Barriers for Detention and Correctional Facilities
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F2322–03
Standard Test Methods for
Physical Assault on Vertical Fixed Barriers for Detention
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and Correctional Facilities
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2322; 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 F1592 Test Methods for Detention Hollow Metal Vision
Systems
1.1 These test methods cover requirements for simulated
F1643 Test Methods for Detention Sliding Door Locking
service tests and testing equipment for determining the perfor-
Device Assembly
mance characteristics of walls designed to incarcerate inmates
F1915 Test Methods for Glazing for Detention Facilities
in detention and correctional institutions. The testing equip-
2.2 UL Standard:
ment provides for the setup and testing of two sample fixed
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UL-752 Bullet Resisting Equipment
barriers side-by-side, one with no openings and one equipped
2.3 ANSI Standard:
with a representative penetration in accordance with the
ANSI/HMMA 863 Guide Specifications for Detention Se-
American Correctional Association (ACA) standard for clear
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curity Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
view area of 3 ft (0.279 m ), 12 in. (305 mm) wide by 36 in.
(914 mm) high.
3. Terminology
1.2 It is the intent of these test methods to help ensure that
3.1 Definitions:
detention security walls perform at or above minimum accept-
3.1.1 detention security—assurance of the restriction of
able levels to control passage of unauthorized or secure areas,
mobility of inmates to designated areas within a correctional or
to confine inmates, to delay and frustrate escape attempts, and
detention facility.
to resist vandalism. It is recognized that in order to meet the
3.1.2 forcible egress—an opening created in the test wall
intent of these test methods, opening assemblies within these
which allows a 5 in. (127 mm) by 8 in. (203 mm) by 8 in. (203
walls must be compatible with the level of performance
mm)rigidrectangularboxtobepassedthroughitwithnomore
required by: Test Methods F1450, F1592, and F1643.
than 10 lbf (44.5 N) of force.
1.3 These test methods apply to walls enclosing or separat-
3.1.3 manufacturer—the party responsible for the construc-
ing secure areas of detention/correctional facilities.
tion, fabrication, or supply of the test samples or components
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
used to construct the test samples.
as the standard. The SI values given in parentheses are
3.1.4 performance characteristic—the response of the wall
approximate and for information only.
in any one of the tests described herein.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.5 test completion—conduct one test sequence for each
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
wall.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.6 testing laboratory—an independent third party mate-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
rials testing laboratory.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Significance and Use
2. Referenced Documents
2 4.1 A major concern for administrative officials is the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
security of barriers used in detention/correctional facilities.
F1450 Test Methods for Hollow Metal Swinging Door
These test methods are designed to aid in identifying levels of
Assemblies for Detention and Correctional Facilities
physical security for walls which enclose or separate secure
areas. This does not apply to the passage of contraband.
4.2 These test methods are not intended to provide a
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F33 on
measure of resistance for a wall subjected to attack by
Detention and Correctional Facilities and are the direct responsibility of Subcom-
mittee F33.02 on Physical Barriers.
Current edition approved July 10, 2003. Published August 2003. DOI: 10.1520/
F2322-03.
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