ASTM F588-07
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Window Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact
Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Window Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
These test methods are intended to establish a measure of resistance for window assemblies subjected to attacks (other than impacting glazing materials) by unskilled or opportunistic burglars. Resistance to higher levels of force generated by skilled burglary attack requires methods such as alarms, communication, or apprehension systems, or special security glazing materials more sophisticated than those evaluated by these test methods.
Entry through a window assembly can be accomplished by impacting the glazing materials. This method does not evaluate glazing materials for breakage. Other standards must be used to evaluate forced entry by impacting the glazing.
Acceptance criteria for performance levels are a matter for authorities having specific jurisdiction to establish. Suggested guidelines are found in Annex A1.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover 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 1.2.1-1.2.5 and as shown in Fig. 1. 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.
1.2.5 Type E—A window assembly which incorporates a series of overlapping horizontal louvers that are pivoted simultaneously by a common actuator so that the bottom edge of each louver swings outward and the top edge swings inward during operation.
Note 1—See Fig. 1 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.
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Designation: F588 − 07
StandardTest Methods for
Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Window
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Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF588;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 priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
1.1 These test methods cover the ability of window assem-
blies of various types to restrain, delay, or frustrate forced
2. Referenced Documents
entry.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 For purposes of these test methods, window assemblies
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
are defined as described in 1.2.1-1.2.5 and as shown in Fig. 1.
F1233 Test Method for Security Glazing Materials And
Window assemblies with a combination of operable sash and
Systems
fixed panes (lites) shall be classified and tested separately for
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2.2 AAMA Standard:
each type.
AAMA1302.5-76 Voluntary Specifications for Forced Entry
1.2.1 Type A—A window assembly which incorporates one
Resistant Aluminum Prime Windows
or more sash that open by sliding, either vertically or horizon-
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2.3 CAWM Standards:
tally within the plane of the wall.
CAWM 301-90 Forced Entry Resistance Tests for Windows
1.2.2 Type B—A window assembly which incorporates one
CMBSO 1-79 California Model Building Security Ordi-
or more sash that are hinged at or near two corners of the sash
nance
and that open toward the exterior (outswinging) or toward the
interior (inswinging).
3. Terminology
1.2.3 Type C—A window assembly which incorporates one
3.1 Definitions—Definitions for standard terminology can
or more sash that are pivoted so that part of the sash opens
be found in Terminology E631.
toward the interior and part of it opens toward the exterior.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.2.4 Type D—A window assembly which incorporates one
or more fixed panes (lites) or stationary sash that are designed 3.2.1 locking device(s) (lock), n—one or more components
of a window assembly intended to resist the opening of
not to open.
1.2.5 Type E—A window assembly which incorporates a movable sash or louvers from the exterior.
series of overlapping horizontal louvers that are pivoted
3.2.2 louver, n—a glazing component of a louver window.
simultaneously by a common actuator so that the bottom edge
3.2.3 louver holder, n—a component of a louver window
of each louver swings outward and the top edge swings inward
thatholdsthelouversateachendandtransfersthepivotingand
during operation.
locking forces from the actuating mechanism/s to the louvers.
NOTE 1—See Fig. 1 for graphic depiction of window assembly types.
3.2.4 sash operator, n—a component of the window assem-
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
bly that is used to move, pivot, or adjust the position of a
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information movable sash within the window frame. (The sash operator in
only.
some window assemblies is also a locking device.)
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Summary of Test Method
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 The procedure consists of mounting a specimen into a
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
testassemblyfixturewhichinturnismountedtoawallsupport
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Performance of Buildings and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.51 contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
on Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved April 1, 2007. Published April 2007. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F588 – 04. DOI: Available from the American Architectural Manufacturers Association
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