ASTM F571-87(2001)

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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2000
• ICS: 13.310 - Protection against crime
• Technical Committee: F12 - Security Systems and Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F12.50 - Locking Devices

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F571-87(1993)e1 - Standard Practice for Installation of Exit Devices in Security Areas
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2001
• Replaced By: ASTM F571-87(2008) - Standard Practice for Installation of Exit Devices in Security Areas
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F571–87 (Reapproved 2001)
Standard Practice for
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Installation of Exit Devices in Security Areas
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 571; 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.
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1. Scope UL 305 Panic Hardware
UL 1034 Burglary Resistant Electric Locking Mecha-
1.1 This practice provides information for the installation of
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nisms
exit devices used in areas of security to achieve the greatest
security possible without violating the requirements and spirit
3. Terminology
of NFPA 101.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2 Securityofahighlevelisnotalwayspossiblewiththese
3.1.1 astragal—a vertical molding attached to the meeting
products but the use of certain types and functions of exit
edge of a leaf or both leaves of a pair of doors.
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
1.3 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be
cycle.
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
2. Referenced Documents usually called a push pad or cross bar.
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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.
F 476 Test Methods for Security of Swinging DoorAssem-
3.1.5 mullion—a vertical member in an opening for two
blies
doors permitting each door to be operated independently from
2.2 Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association Stan-
the other.
dards:
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3.1.6 rim device—a single lock mechanism applied to the
BHMAA 156.3 Exit Devices
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surface of a door.
BHMAA 156.5 Auxiliary Locks and Associated Products
3.1.7 vertical rod device—a top and bottom lock mecha-
2.3 National Fire Protection Agency Standards:
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nism connected by rods, either surface or concealed, to the
NFPA 80 Fire Doors and Windows
activating mechanism.
NFPA 101 Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings
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and Structures
4. Significance and Use
2.4 Underwriters Laboratories Standards:
4.1 This practice is not meant to include products other than
exit devices except to the extent that such products directly
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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 Equipment, and 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 April 10, 2001. Published October 1987. Originally
published as F 571 – 79. Last previous edition F 571 – 79.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 5. General
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.1 NFPA 101 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.
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Available from Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, 60 E. 42 St.,
Rm 1807, New York, NY, 10017.
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F571–87 (2001)
5.2 UL 305 and BHMAA156.3 have specific requirements 6.4.1 Mortise-type exit devices of the exit only or night
for the performance of exit devices and should be consulted. latch types function when the mortise lock mechanism is
housed in a drawn steel case and is furnished with an auxiliary
5.3 Exit devices for fire doors require a label designating
dead latch to afford good security.
them as “fire exit hardware.” This means they have been
investigated for both fire resistance and panic. Exit devices
6.4.2 Rim device types of the exit only or night latch
used on non-fire doors require a listing for panic. These labels functions also afford good security. Some manufacturers em-
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 pre
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