ASTM F 842

Active Standard:  F482-04 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Sliding Door Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact

Developed by Subcommittee:  E06.51

See Related Work by this Subcommittee

Adoptions:  DOD Adopted; Building Codes; ANSI Approved

Book of Standards Volume:  04.12

Scope

1. These test methods determine the ability of sliding door assemblies to restrain, delay, or frustrate forced entry.
   
   
2. For purposes of these test methods, sliding door assemblies are defined as described in and as show in.  Sliding door assemblies witha combination of operable panels and fixed panels (lites) shall be classified and tested seperately for each type.
   
        Type AA sliding door assembly which incorporates one or more
        sliding panels that lock to the jamb.
   
   
        Type BA sliding door assembly which incorporates one or more
        sliding panels that lock to an intermediate jamb.
   
   
        Type CA sliding door assembly which incorporates one or
        more sliding panels that abut and lock to other panels.
    
   
        Type DA sliding door assembly which incorporates one or
        more fixed or stationary panels that are designed not to
        open.
    
   (Note:  See for graphic depiction of sliding door assembly types)
   
   
3. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.  The values given in parenthesis are for information only.
   
   
4. Persons using this procedure should be knowledgeable in the areas of fluid mechanics, instrumentation practices, and shall have a general understanding of fenestration products and components.
   
   
5. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with it's use.  It is the responsibility fo the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.