ASTM F1577
ASTM F1577 (Standard Test Methods for Detention Locks for Swinging Doors) is a standard test method for swinging doors with locks created by ASTM International. This standard was published by ASTM F33, which is a committee that specializes in developing standards for detention and correctional facilities. F33 has published 14 standards in this area. F1577 deals with the equipment, procedures, and acceptance conditions for determining the normal operational performance and the performance characteristics under several conditions of locks used in swinging door assemblies in organizations such as detention and correctional institutions. Several features are not considered, such as installation and maintenance conditions.
The main keywords to present this standard are: correctional facility; detention facility; detention security; fire test; hardware; impact test; locks; swinging door assemblies.
See also
- Materials property
- Standards organizations
- Technical standard
- International standards
- Physical security