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Designation: F 1247 – 89(Reapproved 1996)
Standard Specification for
Intrusion Resistant Generic Vault Structures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1247; 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.
e NOTE—Section 12, Keywords, was added editorially in August 1996.
1. Scope 1.9 The following precautionary statement pertains to the
test method portion only, Section 9, of this specification: This
1.1 This specification is for the use and guidance of those
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
who purchase, design, construct, install, approve, or modify
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
generic vault structures intended for protection of valuables
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
against loss due to forced entry.
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
1.2 This specification includes the descriptions of terms,
tions prior to use.
classifications, materials, practices, and methods to be fol-
lowed in constructing, fabricating, or modifying intrusion
2. Referenced Documents
resistant generic vaults.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.3 This specification does not address fire resistivity, nor
A 184/A184M Specification for Fabricated Deformed Steel
does it address modular panels.
Bar Mats for Concrete Reinforcement
1.4 This specification is not intended to prevent the use of
A 615 Specification for Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel
systems, methods, or devices that provide a level of intrusion
Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
resistance equivalent or better than that prescribed herein.Any
A 635 Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Heavy-
system, method, or device different from that detailed herein
Thickness Coils, Carbon, Hot-Rolled
may be examined, in accordance with the intent of this
F 1090 Classification for Bank and Mercantile Vault Con-
specification, and if found to be equivalent or better, may be
struction
included.
2.2 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standards:
1.5 Nothing in this specification shall be construed to
ANSI/UL608 Standard for Burglary Resistant Vault Doors
prohibit better or safer conditions than the requirements
and Modular Panels
specified herein.
ANSI/UL680 Standard for EmergencyVaultVentilators and
1.6 Materials and construction details outlined in this speci-
Vault Ventilating Ports
fication are intended to detail protective requirements neces-
2.3 American Concrete Institute Standards:
sary to achieve the required level of intrusion resistance, and
ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Con-
are not intended to address structural soundness or operational
crete
fitness, areas for which the project engineer, architect, or
equipment supplier are responsible.
3. Terminology
1.7 Each referenced document cited in Section 2 shall be
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
meant to be the edition in effect on the date this specification
3.1.1 bar support—any factory fabricated product, such as
was published.
chairs, ladders, bolsters, and spacers, that are designed to hold,
NOTE 1—A rationale is given in Appendix X1.
a specific distance apart, deformed steel bars and expanded
steel bank vault mesh in preparation for concrete pouring.
1.8 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. The SI values in parentheses are given for
information purposes only.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.04.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.07.
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Security Systems and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee brook, IL 60062.
F12.80 on Protective Containment Structures.
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Current edition approved Sept. 29, 1989. Published November 1989. Detroit, MI 48219.
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3.1.2 classification—a systematic rating of products, based 4.2 Componentsofabuildingshallnotbeusedaspartofthe
on testing, in accordance with Classification F 1090. vault unless constructed to provide the equivalent intrusion
resistance.
3.1.3 component—a part of the enclosure.
4.3 The vault enclosure shall be classified in accordance
3.1.4 devices—components of a vault, except the walls,
with Classification F 1090 as Type M, Type 1, Type 2, or Type
floor, and ceiling, that are integral parts of the vault, such as
3.
doors, emergency ventilators, or transfer systems, or all of the
4.3.1 Type M Vault—Construct Type M vault as follows:
above.
4.3.1.1 Use 9 in. (23 cm) reinforced concrete, as specified in
3.2 door, vault—a movable barrier assembly constructed of
6.3-6.3.2.2, and
intrusion resistant materials by which a passageway is closed
4.3.1.2 Use vault door(s) bearing the label: “Underwriters
or opened.
Laboratories Inc. Burglary Resistant Vault Door, Class M,”
3.3 emergency ventilator—an assembly constructed of
(see ANSI/UL 608).
intrusion-resistant materials for the introduction of fresh air.
4.3.2 Type 1 Vault—Construct Type 1 vault as follows:
3.4 enclosure—to include the walls, floor, ceiling, and
4.3.2.1 Use 12 in. (30 cm) reinforced concrete, as specified
devices of the vault.
in 6.4-6.4.2.2, and
3.5 equivalent—a term applied to two or more methods,
4.3.2.2 Use vault door(s) bearing the label: “Underwriters
procedures, materials, devices, etc., expected to give the same
LaboratoriesInc.BurglaryResistantVaultDoor,Class1,’’(see
average results.
ANSI/UL 608).
3.6 fastening—the connection or attachment, or both, of a
4.3.3 Type 2 Vault—Construct Type 2 vault as follows:
device within its intended opening.
4.3.3.1 Use 18 in. (46 cm) reinforced concrete, as specified
3.7 forced entry—an entry by destructive means.
in 6.5-6.5.2.3, and
3.8 generic construction—commonlyavailableconstruction
4.3.3.2 Use vault door(s) bearing the label: “Underwriters
materials not protected by trademark registration.
Laboratories Inc. Burglary Resistant Vault Door, Class 2,” (see
3.9 heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC)
ANSI/UL 608).
port—an assembly constructed of intrusion-resistant materials
4.3.4 Type 3 Vault—Construct Type 3 vault as follows:
providing an opening for the intake or exhaust of air.
4.3.4.1 Use 27 in. (68 cm) reinforced concrete as specified
3.10 intrusion resistant—constructed to prevent a success-
in 6.6-6.6.2.4, and
ful penetration by means and techniques as described in
4.3.4.2 Use vault door(s) bearing the label: “Underwriters
ANSI/UL 608.
Laboratories Inc. Burglary Resistant Vault Door, Class 3,” (see
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3.11 manhole size opening—a 96 in. (620 cm ) opening,
ANSI/UL 608).
the smallest dimension of which is not less than 6 in. (15 cm).
3.12 modify—any change in the design or construction of a
5. Materials and Manufacture
vault.
5.1 The materials used in the construction of the vault shall
3.13 modular panel—wall, floor, or ceiling components,
meet the minimum requirements as specified in 5.2-5.8.
manufactured of intrusion resistant material, that are intended
5.2 Concrete—Concrete shall develop an ultimate compres-
for assembly at the place of use and that are capable of being
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sion strength of at least 4000 lbs/in. [4000 psi (281 kg/cm )]
disassembled and relocated.
at 28 days, in accordance with ACI 318.
3.14 monolithic—an enclosure formed or composed of ma-
5.3 Concrete Reinforcement—Concrete used for the vault
terials without “true” joints or seams, excepting“ cold” con-
shall be reinforced using the following materials:
crete seams necessitated by construction technique.
5.3.1 Deformed steel bars, (see Specification A 615/
3.15 prefabrication—a generic vault constructed at a site
A 615M), number five (#5) Imperial type or number fifteen
other than the location of its intended use.
(#15) metric type ( ⁄8 in. (16 mm) diameter, Grade 40), or
3.16 snap (form) ties—any factory-fabricated adjustable-
5.3.2 Expanded steel bank vault mesh, (see Specification
lengthsnapofforremovablemetaltiedesignedtopreventform
A 635) weighing at least 6 lbs/ft (30 kg/m ) and having a
deflection and spalling concrete surfaces on removal.
diamond pattern not more than 3 by 8 in. (8 by 20 cm).
3.17 vault—an intrusion resistant enclosure, intended for
5.4 Spacing between reinforcing grids within (horizontal)
the safekeeping of valuables, and sized to allow entry by at
ceilings and floors shall be accomplished with the use of bar
least one person.
supports. The use of concrete bricks and blocks or other solid
3.18 vault ventilator—see emergency ventilator.
objects shall be prohibited.
3.19 walls—see enclosure.
5.5 Spacing between reinforcing grids in (vertical) walls
shall be accomplished by wire tieing-off to spacers or snap ties.
4. Classification
The portion of the tie remaining within the concrete after
removal shall be 1 to 1 ⁄2 in. (25 to 38 mm) inside the concrete,
4.1 The vault shall be rated as a unit and that rating shall be
determined by the component having the lowest classification. and shall not leave holes larger than 1 in. (25 mm) diameter in
the concrete surface.
The walls, floor, and ceiling of a vault shall be formed or
composed of materials without “true” joints or seams, with the 5.6 Conduit and Other Piping—Conduit and other piping
exception of “cold” concrete seams necessitated by construc- shall be rigid and uninterrupted, and shall not exceed 1 ⁄2 in.
tion technique. (38 mm), outside diameter.
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5.7 Devices shall have, as a minimum, the equivalent 6.4.2.1 The first grid shall be 2 ⁄2 in. (6 cm) from the outer
classification as the vault enclosure, in accordance withANSI/ face of the concrete as measured to the center line of the grid.
UL 608 and ANSI/UL 680.
6.4.2.2 The second grid shall be spaced 7 in. (18 cm) on
5.8 Grout—Grout shall be a high-strength, non-shrink, center from the first grid.
epoxy-based patching material, at least fifty percent (50 %)
6.5 Type 2—Construct the vault of reinforced concrete at
greater in strength (psi) to the concrete used in the vault least 18 in. (6 cm) thick.
enclosure.
6.5.1 Provide four grids of reinforcing bars in a staggered
manner with successive grids offset 1 in. (25 mm) on center in
6. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
the same two directions as the offset on the preceding grid, as
6.1 Use of the vault enclosure as a building component shall
shown in Fig. X3.4.
not diminish the intrusion resistance of the vault.
6.5.1.1 Thefirstgridshallbe2in.(5cm)fromtheouterface
6.2 Grids—Place deformed steel bars as follows:
of the concrete as measured to the center line of the grid.
6.2.1 In vault walls, space 4 in. (10 cm) on center in
6.5.1.2 The second grid shall be spaced 5 in. (13 cm) on
horizontal and vertical rows, that are parallel to the faces of the
center from the first grid.
wall, to form a grid. The horizontal rows in a wall shall be
6.5.1.3 Thethirdgridshallbespaced4in.(10cm)oncenter
continuous with or spliced to those in adjacent walls.
from the second grid.
6.2.2 In vault floors and ceilings, space 4 in. (10 cm) on
6.5.1.4 The fourth grid shall be spaced 5 in. (13 cm) on
center in horizontal rows, that are perpendicular to each other
center from the third grid; or
and parallel to the faces of the ceiling or floor, to form a grid.
6.5.2 Provide three grids of expanded steel mesh in a
The grids in the ceiling and floor shall be continuous with, or
staggered manner with successive grids offset 1 in. (25 mm)
spliced to, the vertical rows in the walls.
short way of diamond (swd) from the adjacent grid, as shown
6.2.3 Expanded steel bank vault mesh shall be placed
in Fig. X3.5.
parallel to the face of the wall, floor, or ceiling. The grids of
6.5.2.1 Thefirstgridshallbe2in.(5cm)fromtheouterface
expanded steel mesh in the walls shall be continuous with or
of the concrete as measured to the center line of the grid.
spliced to the grids of expanded steel mesh in the ceiling, floor,
6.5.2.2 The second grid shall be spaced 7 in. (18 cm) on
and adjacent walls.
center from the first grid.
6.3 Type M—Construct the vault of reinforced concrete at
6.5.2.3 Thethirdgridshallbespaced7in.(18cm)oncenter
least 9 in. (23 cm) thick.
from the second grid.
6.3.1 Provide two grids of reinforcing bars in a staggered
6.6 Type 3—Construct the vault of reinforced concrete at
mannerwiththesecondgridoffset2in.(5cm)oncenterintwo
least 27 in. (69 cm) thick.
directions from the first grid, as shown in Fig. X3.1.
6.6.1 Provide five grids of reinforcing bars in a staggered
6.3.1.1 Thefirstgridshallbe2in.(5cm)fromtheouterface
manner with successive grids offset ⁄5 in. (2 cm) on center in
of the concrete as measured to the center line of the grid.
the same two directions as the offset on the preceding grid, as
6.3.1.2 The second grid shall be spaced 5 in. (13 cm) on
shown in Fig. X3.6.
center from the first grid; or
6.6.1.1 Thefirstgridshallbe2in.(5cm)fromtheouterface
6.3.2 Provide two grids of expanded steel mesh in a
of the wall as measured to the center line of the grid.
staggered manner with the second grid offset 1 ⁄2 in. (38 mm)
6.6.1.2 The second grid shall be spaced 5 ⁄2 in. (14 cm) on
short way of diamond (swd) from the first grid, as shown in
center from the first grid.
Fig. X3.2.
6.6.1.3 Thethirdgridshallbespaced6in.(15cm)oncenter
6.3.2.1 Thefirstgridshallbe2in.(5cm)fromtheouterface
from the second grid.
of the concrete as measured to the center line of the grid.
6.6.1.4 The fourth grid shall be spaced 6 in. (15 cm) on
6.3.2.2 The second grid shall be spaced 5 in. (13 cm) on
center from the third grid.
center from the first grid.
6.6.1.5 The fifth grid shall be spaced 5 ⁄2 in. (14 cm) on
6.4 Type 1—Construct the vault of reinforced concrete at
center from the fourth grid; or
least 12 in. (30 cm) thick.
6.6.2 Provide four grids of expanded steel mesh in a
6.4.1 Provide three grids of reinforcing bars in a staggered
1 staggered manner with successive grids offset ⁄4 in. (2 cm)
manner with successive grids offset 1 ⁄3 in. (33 mm) on center
short way of diamond (swd) from the adjacent grid, as shown
in the same two directions as the offset on the preceding grid,
in Fig. X3.7.
as shown in Fig. X3.3.
6.6.2.1 Thefirstgridshallbe3in.(8cm)fromtheouterface
6.4.1.1 Thefirstgridshallbe2in.(5cm)fromtheouterface
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