ASTM F571-87(2016)

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Designation: F571 − 87 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Practice for
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
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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
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
BHMAA 156.3 Exit Devices
mechanism.
BHMAA 156.5 Auxiliary Locks and Associated Products
2.3 National Fire Protection Agency Standards:
4. Significance and Use
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
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
UL 305 Panic Hardware
described generally in the documents referenced in Section 2.
UL 1034 Burglary Resistant Electric Locking Mechanisms
5. General
5.1 NFPA101 and many building codes require exit devices
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
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 service@astm.org. 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
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.
testing laboratory. A periodic examination service is also
Available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402.
required.
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.
6.1.1 Doors and frames installed in locations where exit
6.5 Exit Devices on Pairs of Doors:
devicesareusedforpurposesofsecurityshouldhaveminimum
6.5.1 Pairs of doors with exit devices are less secure than
clearances at the head, jambs, and meeting stiles (if in pairs)
single doors so equipped. As in the case of single doors, the
and at a threshold or sill.
exit only or night latch functions are the most secure.
6.1.2 Doors and frames should be of sufficient strength and
6.5.2 Rim devices used with mullions manufactured for the
rigidity so as not to fail a spreading or impact test of the
specific devices used afford reasonable security. Mullions
appropriate level as defined in Test Methods F476. Where
should be the most substantial offered and installation clear-
applicable, doors and frames should be reinforced to receive
ances should be close.
fasteners described in 6.8.
6.5.3 In areas where mullions are not desired or permitted,
6.2 Associated Hardware:
pairs of doors should be equipped with astragals that do not
6.2.1 Hinges or pivots used to hang doors should be of a
inhibit the independent action of each leaf and vertical rod
type where the unauthorized separation of the hinge side of the
devices. The bottom bolts should resist loiding and project a
door from the frame is hindered. This can be achieved by
minimum of ⁄8 in. (9.6 mm) into a threshold. The threshold
including design features in which the hinge leaves are locked
should be cut to receive the strike and the strike should be
together.
fastened securely to the floor or to a threshold incorporating a
6.2.2 Doors should be self-closing so that when the exit
stop strip that retains a bottom latch.
device is activated from the egress side, the door will auto-
6.5.4 The combined use of a vertical rod device and a
matically return to the closed and locked position and not stay
mortise device with an open back strike provides little securit
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