ASTM A627-03(2019)
Standard Test Methods for Tool-Resisting Steel Bars, Flats, and Shapes for Detention and Correctional Facilities

Standard No.

ASTM A627-03(2019)

Release Date

2019

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM A627-03(2019)

Scope

1.1 These test methods cover requirements for simulated service tests and testing equipment for determining the performance characteristics of various types and shapes of steels designated for use in detention and correctional facilities as fixed barriers to prevent egress and to control passage. 1.2 It is the intent of these test methods to help ensure that opening assemblies such as detention security windows, grilles, bar grating, and other physical barriers incorporating steel bars perform at or above minimum acceptable levels for control of passage to unauthorized or secure areas, for confinement of inmates and to delay or frustrate escape attempts. To meet the intent of these test methods, opening assembles must perform to grade requirements shown in Tables X1.1 and X1.2 in Appendix X1. 1.3 These test methods apply primarily to the steels used as essential components of detention security windows, grilles, bar grating, and so forth, in opening assemblies enclosing or separating secure areas of detention/correctional facilities. 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.5 This standard updates and combines two previous standards, ASTM Specifications A627 – 95 and A629 – 94, establishing new security grades and time durations. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM A627-03(2019) Referenced Document

• ASTM A629 Standard Specification for Tool-Resisting Steel Flat Bars and Shapes for Security Applications (Withdrawn 2004)
• ASTM C39/C39M Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
• ASTM E18 Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials*， 2022-05-01 Update
• ASTM E329 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection*， 2023-11-01 Update
• ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines

ASTM A627-03(2019) history

• 2019 ASTM A627-03(2019) Standard Test Methods for Tool-Resisting Steel Bars, Flats, and Shapes for Detention and Correctional Facilities
• 2003 ASTM A627-03(2011) Standard Test Methods for Tool-Resisting Steel Bars, Flats, and Shapes for Detention and Correctional Facilities
• 2003 ASTM A627-03 Standard Test Methods for Tool-Resisting Steel Bars, Flats, and Shapes for Detention and Correctional Facilities
• 1995 ASTM A627-95 Standard Specification for Homogeneous Tool-Resisting Steel Bars for Security Applications