ASTM F1592-95a

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Designation: F 1592 – 95a
Standard Test Methods for
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Detention Hollow Metal Vision Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1592; 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.
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1. Scope 2.3 NFPA Standard:
252 Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
1.1 These test methods cover fixed detention hollow metal
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2.4 UL Standards:
vision systems of various materials and types of construction.
UL-10 (B) Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
These fixed hollow metal vision systems are used in wall
UL-752 Bullet Resisting Equipment
openings in detention and correctional institutions designed to
incarcerate inmates.
3. Terminology
1.2 Frame assemblies investigated under these test methods
3.1 Definitions:
include individual components including detention security
3.1.1 borrowed light—a fixed window frame for use in an
hollow metal frames, frame anchoring, security glazing, pan-
interior partition.
els, and removable glazing stops.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—This term is derived from the concept
1.3 These test methods are designed to test the capability of
of borrowing light from one room or space to help illuminate
a fixed detention hollow metal vision system to prevent, delay,
another.
and frustrate escape; to limit or control access to unauthorized
3.1.2 butt joint—the corner or mullion joint of a frame in
or secured areas; and prevent passage of contraband.
which the stop of either member is notched to fit the other,
1.4 These test methods apply primarily to detention hollow
resulting in a perpendicular joint.
metal vision systems between secure areas generally found
3.1.3 component—a subassembly, as distinguished from a
inside a detention/correctional facility such as: day rooms,
part, that combines with other components to make up a total
control rooms, cells, and sally ports. Vision systems other than
frame assembly.
hollow metal may be tested in accordance with these test
3.1.3.1 Discussion—The prime components of a fixed vi-
methods provided testing and reporting procedures are fol-
sion system assembly are: frame, wall, glazing, and panels.
lowed.
3.1.4 contraband breach—any through opening created
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
such that a 0.060-in. diameter wire can be passed completely
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
through the assembly at any location constitutes a contraband
information only.
breach.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.5 detention security—ensurance of the restriction of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
mobility of inmates to designated areas within a correctional or
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
detention facility.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.1.6 forcible egress—the ability to passa5by8by 8-in.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
rigid rectangular box through an opening in the test sample
2. Referenced Documents created by destructive testing procedures.
3.1.7 glazing stop—a formed metal section used to secure
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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glazing or panel in a frame, which may be applied to, or may
E 152 Methods for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
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2.2 NAAMM/HMMA Standard:
3.1.8 head or header—the horizontal member that forms
ANSI/HMMA 863-90 Guide Specifications for Detention
the top of a frame.
Security Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
3.1.9 hollow metal—a term used in reference to such items
as doors, frames, partitions, enclosures, and other items that are
fabricated from metal sheet, usually carbon steel.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-33 on
Detention and Correctional Facilities and are the direct responsibility of Subcom-
mittee F33.02 on Physical Barriers.
Current edition approved July 15, 1995. Published September 1995. Originally
published as F 1592 – 95. Last previous edition F 1592 – 95.
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Available from National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park,
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Discontinued; see 1994 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.07.
Quincy, MA 02269.
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Available from Hollow Metal Manufacturer’s Association, A Division of
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Available from Underwriters Laboratories, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL
NAAMM, 600 S. Federal St., Chicago, IL 60605.
60062.
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