ASTM F571-87(2016)

Standard Practice for Installation of Exit Devices in Security Areas

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 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: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2016
• ICS: 13.310 - Protection against crime
• Technical Committee: F12 - Security Systems and Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F12.50 - Locking Devices

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F571 − 87 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Practice for
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Installation of Exit Devices in Security Areas
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF571;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 3. Terminology
1.1 This practice provides information for the installation of 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
exit devices used in areas of security to achieve the greatest 3.1.1 astragal—a vertical molding attached to the meeting
security possible without violating the requirements and spirit edge of a leaf or both leaves of a pair of doors.
of NFPA 101.
3.1.2 coordinator—a device that holds the active door of a
pair open until the inactive door has preceded it in the closing
1.2 Security of a high level is not always possible with these
cycle.
products but the use of certain types and functions of exit
devices will afford a much higher degree of security than the
3.1.3 exit device—a locking device always operable from
use of other types and functions.
the inside (egress side) by pushing on an activating mechanism
usually called a push pad or cross bar.
1.3 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be
regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are
3.1.4 mortise device—a lock mechanism that is installed
for information only.
into a cavity provided in the edge of a door.
3.1.5 mullion—a vertical member in an opening for two
2. Referenced Documents
doors permitting each door to be operated independently from
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
the other.
F476 Test Methods for Security of Swinging Door Assem-
3.1.6 rim device—a single lock mechanism applied to the
blies
surface of a door.
2.2 Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association Stan-
3.1.7 vertical rod device—atopandbottomlockmechanism
dards:
connectedbyrods,eithersurfaceorconcealed,totheactivating
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BHMAA 156.3 Exit Devices
mechanism.
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BHMAA 156.5 Auxiliary Locks and Associated Products
2.3 National Fire Protection Agency Standards:
4. Significance and Use
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NFPA 80 Fire Doors and Windows
4.1 This practice is not meant to include products other than
NFPA 101 Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings
exit devices except to the extent that such products directly
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and Structures
relate to the use of exit devices. When other products are
2.4 Underwriters Laboratories Standards:
described, the security attributes of the other products are
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UL 305 Panic Hardware
described generally in the documents referenced in Section 2.
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UL 1034 Burglary Resistant Electric Locking Mechanisms
5. General
5.1 NFPA101 and many building codes require exit devices
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F12 on Security
in certain locations and should be consulted.
Systems and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F12.50 on
Locking Devices.
5.2 UL 305 and BHMAA156.3 have specific requirements
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2016. Published February 2016. Originally
for the performance of exit devices and should be consulted.
approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F571 – 87 (2008).
DOI: 10.1520/F0571-87R16.
5.3 Exit devices for fire doors require a label designating
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
them as “fire exit hardware.” This means they have been
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
investigated for both fire resistance and panic. Exit devices
the ASTM website.
used on non-fire doors require a listing for panic. These labels
nd
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Available from Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, 60 E. 42 St.,
and listings shall be by a nationally recognized, independent
Rm 1807, New York, NY, 10017.
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testing laboratory. A periodic examination service is also
Available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402.
required.
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AvailablefromUnderwritersLaboratory,Inc.,333PfingstenRoad,Northbrook,
IL 60062. NOTE 1—For more information on exit devices, see NFPA 80.
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F571 − 87 (2016)
6. Installation Guidelines with shim material in this type of device is not common
because of the angle and distance from the edge of the door to
6.1 Doors and Frames:
the strike.
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