ASTM F571

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.

1. 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.

2. Referenced Documents

F476 Test Methods for Security of Swinging Door Assemblies
BHMA A156.3 Exit Devices
BHMA A156.5 Auxiliary Locks and Associated Products
NFPA 101 Code for Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and Structures
NFPA 80 Fire Doors and Windows
UL 1034Burglary Resistant Electric Locking Mechanisms
UL 305Panic Hardware

Index Terms

exit device; exit device installation; security; security areas; ICS Number Code 13.310

Citing ASTM Standards

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