ASTM Int'l Develops Proposed Security Fastener Guide - ASTM WK14507
July 5, 2007 // Published as a news service by IHS
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A proposed ASTM International standard, ASTM WK14507 - Guide for Selection of Security Fasteners for Detention and Correctional Facilities, is designed to bring consistency to the use of security fasteners throughout detention/correctional facilities.
The proposed guide will provide technical information related to understanding the features, types, materials and benefits of various security fasteners.
ASTM WK14507 is under the jurisdiction of subcommittee F33.04 on Detention Hardware, part of ASTM International Committee F33 on Detention and Correctional Facilities.
"There has been little real guidance in fastener selection except for a design professional's advice," said Gregg Williams, an architect with DMJM Design and an F33 member.
"Often there are several different types of security fasteners provided for a particular project. These can require several different sets of maintenance tools and can create confusion and inconsistency for the users.
"The fastener selected may also be inadequate for the intended use because of a number of factors including security level corrosion resistance, strength or frequency of removal and replacement. Indeed, some fasteners used in such facilities virtually never require removal."
Williams said that as the development of the proposed standard gains momentum, the goal will be to develop a matrix that will allow the quick identification of a recommended fastener, which will meet the required design criteria. "While [ASTM] WK14507 is being developed for use in detention and correction facilities, it may also provide guidance for other commercial security facility needs."
Committee F33 has been developing standards for the detentions and correction industry since 1989.
In order to facilitate the inclusion of ideas from many sources, an open forum web site will be posted on ASTM WK14507. Those interested in the forum can contact Joseph Hugo, F33 staff manager, at (1) (610) 832-9740 or e-mail jhugo@astm.org for more information.
Justice facility architects, detention equipment manufacturers, material suppliers/vendors and representatives from the fastener industry were involved in the development of ASTM WK14507.
Source: ASTM International.