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Standard Method of Determining Structural Performance Ratings of

Side-Hinged Exterior Door Systems and Procedures for Component Substitution

ANSI/WMA 100-201X

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CONTENTS

FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................................ iii

1. SCOPE ......................................................................................................................................... 1

2. APPLICABILITY ............................................................................................................................ 1

3. CONTENT .................................................................................................................................... 2

4. REFERENCED STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS......................................................................... 2

5. DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................... 3

6. GENERAL .................................................................................................................................... 5

7. OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................. 5

8. RATED DOOR SYSTEMS .............................................................................................................. 6

Table 8.1 — Configuration Qualification ............................................................................................ 7

Figure 8.1 - Permanent set measurement locations. ......................................................................... 8

9. SLAB STIFFNESS TESTING ........................................................................................................... 9

Figure 9.1 – Slab Stiffness Test.......................................................................................................... 10

10. DOOR SLABS, SIDELIGHTS, AND TRANSOMS ........................................................................... 11

11. DOORGLASS ASSEMBLIES ........................................................................................................ 13

12. FRAMES .................................................................................................................................... 14

13. ASTRAGALS WITH INTEGRAL FLUSH BOLTS ............................................................................. 18

14. THRESHOLDS (SILLS) ................................................................................................................. 19

15. HINGES ..................................................................................................................................... 20

16. LOCKSETS ................................................................................................................................. 20

17. REPORTING .............................................................................................................................. 22

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FOREWORD

ANSI/WMA 100 is a test standard for determining structural performance ratings of residential Side-Hinged Exterior Door Systems (SHEDS) and includes procedures for component substitution. The testing required follows ASTM E330, Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors, Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference.

The standard was developed by WMA to provide door pre-hangers and distributors a means by which to test and rate the structural performance of a SHEDS, and substitute or qualify components in that rated SHEDS.

The ANSI/WMA 100 has been developed under the auspices of the Industry Standards and Certification Committee (ISCC) of the World Millwork Alliance (WMA). Comments or questions regarding the standard are welcome and should be addressed to:

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1. SCOPE

1.1 The purpose of the test standard is to provide a method to obtain a structural design pressure

(DP) rating for a residential Side-Hinged Exterior Door System (SHEDS).

1.2 The purpose of the procedures for component substitution is to define methods for qualifying door system components for substitution, and applies to both single and multi-panel systems, in-swing, out-swing and fixed assembly installations. These systems include a combination of some or all of the following components: door frames, hinges, locksets, door slabs, doorglass assemblies, sidelights, transoms, mullions, astragals, and thresholds.

1.3 The testing required by this standard follows ASTM E330, Procedure A. Slab stiffness testing is used and outlined in this standard as a tool for component substitution.

1.4 Quality control requirements, labeling requirements, and requirements for certification to this standard are outside the scope of this document.

1.5 Results of these tests do not account for normal wear, abuse, or aging of a door system and reflect the performance of a new test sample only.

1.6 This standard is offered to industry for use in evaluating the structural performance of door systems and evaluating residential door system components for substitution. Various provisions in the document limit its scope. Acceptable engineering practice or alternatives as outlined in the component sections of this document are required for component substitution. This document does not purport to be the only means for evaluating door components. Users are urged to read the entire document carefully and assess whether it is appropriate for use in individual circumstances. THE DOCUMENT IS OFFERED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTIES. Users agree to release World Millwork Alliance and its agents from any liability arising from use of this document.

2. APPLICABILITY

2.1 This standard applies to a SHEDS and their components, intended for applications governed by

the International Residential Code (IRC).

2.2. This standard is intended for use by code officials, manufacturers, architects, engineers, consumers, builders, contractors, trade associations, test labs, specifiers, and government agencies.

2.3 Products evaluated in accordance with this standard shall conform to all the applicable requirements of the standard.


3. CONTENT

3.1 This Standard includes performance measures to the following:

A. Uniform Static Loads - minimum requirement;

B. Door Slab Deflection - required for door system test and component interchangeability.

4. REFERENCED STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS

ASTM E 330-2014 — Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows,

Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference

ASTM E1300 -2012-– Standard Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings

16 CFR 1201- 2002 – Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials

AWC-NDS-2015 – National Design Specification for Wood Construction

ANSI/BHMA A156.1-2013 - Butts and Hinges

ANSI/BHMA A156.2-2011 - Bored and Preassembled Locks and Latches

ANSI/BHMA A156.5-2014 - Cylinders and Input Devices for Locks

ANSI/BHMA A156.12-2013 - Interconnected Locks

ANSI/BHMA A156.13-2012 - Mortise Locks and Latches

ANSI/BHMA A156.35-2010 – Auxiliary Locks

ANSI/BHMA A156.37-2014 – Multipoint Locks

ANSI/BHMA A156.39-2015 – Residential Locksets and Latches

ANSI/BHMA A156.40-2015 – Residential Deadbolts


5. DEFINITIONS

Active Door Slab (Panel): The primary operating door slab within a door unit consisting of 2 or more door slabs.

Astragal: A frame member attached to the lock stile of the passive door slab in a double door (also called French) system. The astragal typically has top and bottom bolts to engage the frame header and threshold.

Component: Any of several manufactured items used in the construction and installation of a side- hinged exterior door system (SHEDS). Components include door frames, hinges, locksets, door slabs, doorglass assemblies, sidelights, transoms, mullions, astragals, thresholds and similar products normally supplied separately to a pre-hanger or a job-site where they are assembled and/or installed to form a complete assembly.

Design Pressure (DP): A rating that identifies the equivalent wind load that a door system is rated to

withstand in its end-use application. ASTM E330 defines this as the test load.

Door frame: The assembly of structural members (head, threshold, jambs, mullions) used to fasten the door system into the structure’s rough opening.

Doorglass assembly: Glazing systems installed in door slabs, sidelights, or transoms. Components of doorglass assemblies include, but are not limited to, glazing panel, frame, sealant or gasket, and fasteners.

Door slab: The door panel or leaf without hardware, frame, or glazing components.

Door Stiffness: Deflection under specified loads (See Section 9.0)

Door system: One or more door slab(s) contained within one master frame, or contained within a combination of mulled together boxed frames, with or without thresholds, mullions, astragals, weather seals, doorglass assemblies, sidelights, transoms or hardware.

Flush Bolt: A locking device for use in a double door unit installed in an astragal or passive door edge. There is typically located at the top and bottom of the passive door slab, which engage the frame header and sill respectively. This type of device is not visible when the doors are closed.

Head (Frame): The horizontal frame member above the door and/or sidelights that joins with the vertical jambs at the outermost corner; this will also join with the mullions.

Hinges: Two plates joined together by a pin and attached to a door slab, and the frame or mullion which supports the door slab and allows it to swing open or closed.

Inoperable: Unable to be opened.

In-swing door: A door system that swings into the building when opened.

Interactive components: Components that depend on each other for their performance.

Integral Glazed Door: Doors glazed during manufacture of the door slab, where the glazing is not removable; often referred to as flush-glazed.

Jamb (Frame): The vertical members of the frame.

Locksets: Hardware used to secure an active or passive door slab into a closed and locked position.


Mullion: A horizontal or vertical structural member between two or more adjacent door slabs or sidelights. Mullions may be of the following types:

Integral Mullion: a member that is bound at both ends by crossing frame members.

Combination Mullion: an assembly formed by joining two or more individual fenestration products together.

Multi-point locksets: A locking system where operation of a single handle typically secures a door slab at two or more locking points.

Operable: Intended to be opened and closed.

Out-swing door: A door system that swings away from the building when opened.

Passive Door Slab: The secondary operating door slab that usually carries the T‐astragal, within a door unit consisting of two or more door slabs.

Permanent deformation: The displacement or change in dimension or position of the specimen after the applied load has been removed and the specimen has relaxed for the specified period of time.

Proof Load: A pressure differential applied to a test sample equal to 150% of the design pressure.

Rated Door System: The original tested door system for which a component substitution is desired.

Sidelight: An operable or non-operable fenestration product that is designed to be a companion product installed on one or both sides of an operable door. Sidelights can have their own separate frame or can be contained within the frame of a composite assembly.

Transom: An operable or non-operable fenestration product that is designed to be a companion product installed above a door system.

Threshold (Sill): The bottom most member of a door frame. Thresholds can be designed for an in-swing or out-swing, saddle or bumper, fixed or adjustable.


6. GENERAL

6.1 Units of Measurement

6.1.1 This standard allows for values and measurements in both the Imperial System (IP –inch/pound) and International System of Units (SI or metric system).

6.1.2 The values given in IP units are the primary units used. Approximate SI units are

provided in parentheses. Users of this standard shall test to IP values or SI conversions of the IP values.

6.1.3 Design pressure (DP) ratings shall be reported as whole numbers in one pound increments and shall be permitted to be reported as one design pressure representing both positive and negative pressures, or as separate positive and negative design pressure ratings. When a single rating is required, the rating shall be given as the lesser value of the positive and negative results, if they differ.

7. OVERVIEW

7.1 Door systems are rated for static pressure in pounds per square foot (psf). Design pressure

ratings shall not be applied to individual components.

7.2 The procedures in this document are designed to evaluate each critical component used in a

SHEDS for the component’s ability to perform its intended function under static pressure

conditions. The evaluation is conducted under the conditions of uniform loading.

7.3 Verification of the construction and performance of the originally rated door system shall be

required before any component substitution can take place. Components considered for

substitution shall be tested in an assembly that uses the same interactive components,

anchorage, and installation as the rated door system as defined in the component evaluation

sections of this standard.

7.4 Door slabs are evaluated for stiffness. Stiffness testing is required to determine the applicability

of substitution of the door slab, the doorglass assembly, door frame, astragals, thresholds, and

locksets.

7.5 A component shall be permitted to be substituted into a rated door system if it has been tested

in accordance with the procedures in this standard. The rating of the door system with the

substituted component shall be equal to the originally rated door system. Under no

circumstance shall a component substitution change the rating of the originally rated door

system.


7.6 This standard does not set forth procedures for substituting multiple components in a rated

door system. If more than one component is to be considered for substitution in a rated

system, engineering analysis and/or additional testing shall be required.

7.7 When engineering calculations or rational analysis are not acceptable to validate a component

for substitution, the test methods described in this standard shall be used.

8. RATED DOOR SYSTEMS

8.1 Door systems shall consist of door slab(s) of the largest width, height, and system configuration for which a rating to this standard is sought. (See Table 8.1 for configuration qualification rules.)

8.1.1 Minimum door slab size to obtain a rating for a single door system shall be 2’6’’ (762 mm) wide x 6’ 8” (2,032 mm) high.

8.1.2 Minimum width for multiple slab door system testing shall be measured in multiples of 2’6” (762 mm) wide.

8.1.3 Minimum test size for sidelights shall be 1’0” (304.8 mm) wide x 6’8” (2,032 mm) high.

8.2 A minimum of one sample shall be tested.

8.2.1 An in-swing product shall not be qualified by testing an out-swing product or vice versa.

8.2.2 Testing of a right or left hinge configuration shall qualify the opposite.

8.2.3 A fixed product shall not qualify an operable product or vice versa.

8.3 Systems which incorporate additional locking hardware, such as, surface mounted lock-bolts intended only for use in severe wind storm conditions shall be evaluated for design pressure ratings per ASTM E 330 with and without these additional hardware engaged. The ratings for such systems shall indicate the design pressures for the assembly with and without the additional hardware engaged.


Table 8.1 — Configuration Qualification

X Testing a single operable door shall only qualify that configuration

XO – Jamb-hinged

Testing an operable door (jamb-hinged) with a single fixed door or sidelight shall qualify OX or XO jamb and/or mull-hinged, X, and O configuration

XO – Mull-hinged

Testing an operable door (mull-hinged) with a single fixed door or sidelight shall qualify OX or XO mull-hinged only, X, and O configurations

XX Testing a double operable door system shall qualify XX and X configurations

OXO Testing a single operable door with fixed flanking doors or sidelights shall qualify OXO, XO or OX jamb and/or mull-hinged, X or O configurations

OXXO Testing a double operable door system with fixed flanking doors or sidelights shall qualify OXXO, XXO, OXX, OXO, XX, OX or XO mull-hinged and/or jamb-hinged, X, or O configurations

OXXX Testing a triple operable door system with fixed flanking door or sidelight shall qualify, OXXO, XXO, OXX, OXO, XX, OX or XO jamb and/or mull-hinged, X, or O configurations

O/OXXO Testing a double operable door system with fixed flanking doors or sidelights with a transom shall qualify O/OXXO, O/XXO, O/OXX, O/OXO, O/XX, O/OX or O/XO mull-hinged only, O/X, OR O/O configurations

O/OXXX Testing a triple operable door system with fixed flanking door or sidelights lights with a transom shall qualify, O/OXXO, O/XXO, O/OXX, O/OXO, O/XX, O/OX or O/XO jamb and/or mull-hinged, O/X, or O/O configurations

8.4 For compliance to this standard, door systems shall be tested to ASTM E 330, Procedure A. Compliance requires a proof load equal to 150% of the design pressure.

8.5 There shall be no permanent deformation of any main frame, panel member, astragal or mullion in excess of 0.4% of the longest simple span (i.e. hinge-to-hinge or lock-to-lock) or 0.4% of 2x

the longest cantilever span (i.e. hinge-to-free corner or lock-to-free corner) in both positive and negative directions. See Figure 8.1 for description of measurement locations. This is not an all-inclusive group of configurations.


Figure 8.1 - Permanent set measurement locations.


8.6 At the end of the test, there shall be no glass breakage. Also, there shall be no damage to the components which causes the door to be inoperable.

8.7 Rating

Door systems shall be rated for Design Pressure in one pound increments for both positive and negative pressures with a minimum 15 psf (720 Pa) design load.

8.8 Reporting

Test results shall be reported in accordance with Section 17 of this standard.

9. SLAB STIFFNESS TESTING

9.1 Slab stiffness testing shall be performed to establish the criteria for component substitution within a tested and rated door system. An active door slab of the same make and model as the rated door system test shall be independently tested for stiffness as defined in this section. The door slab shall be either opaque, integral glazed, or open for glazing, and shall be machined for latching and locking hardware. Machining shall be the same specification as the rated door system.

Note: “Open for glazing” means that the slab shall have an opening ready to receive glazing, but not have the glazing inserted in the opening. This establishes the weakest condition when evaluating a door slab for stiffness.

9.2 The door slab shall be rigidly fixed at the top and bottom hinge stile corners, and the bottom latch stile corner. The clamping area shall be within 2 inches (50.8 mm) of each edge (see Figure 9.1).

9.3 A load shall be applied through a 2.5 inch (63.5 mm) diameter by 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) thick steel pad to a point centered 3 inches (76.2 mm) from the top edge and 3 inches (76.2 mm) from the latch stile face at the unclamped corner. Slab deflection under load shall be measured to the nearest 0.01 (0.25 mm) inches at the same point as the applied load.

A. For opaque doors, the applied load shall be 100 lb (444.8 N).

B. For integral glazed doors, the applied load shall be 100 lb (444.8 N).

C. For doors open for glazing, the applied load shall be 75 lb (33.6 N).

9.4 Doors stiffness shall be reported as the deflection measured in Section 9.3


Figure 9.1 – Slab Stiffness Test


10. DOOR SLABS, SIDELIGHTS, AND TRANSOMS

The provisions of this section apply to the door slab, the sidelight slab, and the transom.

10.1 General

10.1.1 Door slabs, sidelights, or transoms shall be tested using the maximum width, maximum height, and maximum overall area of the component being considered for substitution.

10.1.2 Door slabs, sidelights, or transoms shall be evaluated with the minimum dimension slab components. All door slabs of the same construction with overall dimensions less than those tested under 10.1.1 shall be qualified for use in a system with the same rating as the test unit(s).

10.1.3 Wood door slabs, sidelights or transoms being evaluated shall contain the thinnest panel section being considered for substitution.

10.1.4 Glazed door slabs, sidelights or transoms shall contain the largest glazing height and width being considered for substitution.

A. Door and sidelight glass shall comply with 16 CFR 1201 II.

B. Door and sidelights shall contain the thinnest safety glass thickness for which a rating is sought.

C. Glazing selected for compliance testing shall be the weakest glazing in accordance with ASTM E1300 for the design loads of the test specimen being considered for substitution.

10.1.5 Requirements for framing systems or other reinforcements in door slabs, sidelights, or transoms shall be specified as defined in the manufacturer’s system test.

10.2 Test Assemblies

10.2.1 Door slabs, sidelights, or transoms shall be installed in a system configuration being considered for substitution. (See Table 8.1)

10.2.2 A minimum of one operating door slab or fixed sidelight or transom shall be tested. The slab tested shall have the same or greater stiffness than the slab in the rated system.

10.2.3 A minimum of one unit shall be tested for either opaque or glazed configurations.

A. An opaque door slab test shall not be used to qualify a glazed door slab.

B. A glazed door slab test shall not be used to qualify an opaque door slab.

C. An active door or sidelight slab test shall not be used to qualify a fixed door or sidelight slabs, or vise-versa.


D. Mixed infill doors shall require testing of either a mixed infill door or both opaque and glazed doors within the same test model.

10.2.4 To qualify door slabs and sidelights designed to receive doorglass assemblies, at least one assembly shall be tested with the largest doorglass assembly size.

10.2.4.1 The door slab or sidelight shall be qualified at the highest design pressure test passed by the glazed assembly. Multiple doorglass assembly designs and sizes shall be permitted to be tested at multiple design pressures.

10.2.4.2 The maximum area, maximum height, and maximum width of exposed light of the doorglass assembly tested and the minimum length tested of the door slab or sidelight perimeter shall be defined.

10.2.5 Door slabs and operating sidelights shall be installed and tested in door frames or sidelight frames using locksets and hinges matching the hardware specified in the original design pressure rating of the door slab or sidelight.

10.3 Test Method

10.3.1 The design pressure performance shall be determined by testing in accordance with

provisions of ASTM E330, Procedure A. Compliance requires a proof load equal to 150%

of the design pressure.

10.3.2 After the test there shall be no permanent deformation or damage to the door slab which renders the slab inoperable.

10.3.3 Record permanent deformation. There shall be no permanent deformation of any panel

member in excess of 0.4% of the longest unsupported span in both positive and

negative directions. (See Figure 8.1)

10.3.4 Slab stiffness testing in accordance with Section 9 shall be required. Slab stiffness and slab details shall be recorded.

10.4 Door Slab Substitution

Door slabs shall be qualified for substitution in a rated door system when its maximum tested pressure is equal to or greater than that of the rated system.

10.5 Fixed Sidelight or Fixed Transom Substitution

Sidelights or transoms shall be qualified for substitution in a rated door system when the maximum tested pressure is equal to or greater than that of the rated system

10.6 Reporting



11. DOORGLASS ASSEMBLIES

11.1 General

11.1.1 Doorglass assemblies shall be tested using the maximum area, maximum height, and maximum width of exposed light assembly being evaluated.

11.1.2 The doorglass assembly shall be installed into the type and size of door slab or sidelight qualified by the rated door system.

11.1.3 All doorglass shall meet the safety requirements of 16 CFR 1201 Category I or Category II as applicable.

11.2 Test Assembly

11.2.1 The test assembly shall be installed in the test buck in accordance with the rated system

test and shall consist of a single door slab of equivalent or lesser stiffness than the rated

system.

11.2.2 The door glass assembly being evaluated for substitution shall be installed in this door

slab.

11.2.3 The single door slab/glass assembly shall be hung in an operable frame with threshold

and hardware components equivalent to that of the rated system.

11.3 Test Method

11.3.1 The test load shall be applied in accordance with ASTM E330, Procedure A. Compliance requires a proof load equal to 150% of the design pressure.

11.3.2 At the conclusion of the test, there shall be no breakage of the doorglass assembly, dislodging of the doorglass assembly, or permanent deformation to the door slab or sidelight which renders the slab inoperable.

11.3.3 Record permanent deformation. There shall be no permanent deformation of any panel member in excess of 0.4% of the longest unsupported span in both positive and negative directions. (See Figure 8.1)


11.4 Doorglass Substitution

11.4.1 The doorglass assembly shall be qualified for substitution in a rated door system when its maximum tested pressure is equal to or greater than that of the rated system.

11.4.2 The doorglass assembly shall be qualified for substitution in door slabs that have a stiffness equal to or greater than the stiffness of the slab in the rated system.


11.5 Reporting


12. FRAMES

12.1 General

12.1.1 Door frames for single and double doors shall consist of four primary perimeter components:

A. two vertical jamb legs,

B. one horizontal jamb head, and

C. one horizontal sill.

12.1.2 Door frames with integral mullions shall consist of the four primary perimeter components and at least one integral mullion. The integral mullion shall be permitted to be comprised of a single piece, or multiple pieces joined together. This frame shall have a continuous head and sill.

12.1.3 Combination framed units shall consist of the four primary perimeter components and at least one separately framed (boxed) unit. These units shall not require a continuous head and sill but shall be joined jamb to jamb.

12.2 Conditions that Allow for Perimeter Frame Component Substitution without Testing

12.2.1 Perimeter frame component substitutions shall be allowed if all apply:

A. Species or material remains the same

B. Substituted frame profile is wider or thicker

C. Corner joinery is the same

D. Changes to the frame cross section do not affect the interface with the door slab 12.2.2 Frames of different wood species shall be permitted to be substituted provided the

bending stress and modulus of elasticity per the AWC NDS Supplement for the substituted species is equal to or greater than the species in the rated door system.

12.2.3 Different frame materials shall be permitted to be substituted if the substituted material

strength can be qualified as equal to or greater than the frame material in the rated door system.

12.2.4 Cladded or wrapped frames shall be permitted to be qualified by uncladded or

unwrapped frames if the uncladded or unwrapped frame is identical to the one cladded or wrapped.


12.2.5 Solid frames shall be qualified by finger jointed frames of the same size. However, finger jointed frames shall not be qualified by solid frames.

12.3 Conditions that Allow for Integral Mullion Substitution without Testing

12.3.1 Integral mullion substitutions shall be allowed if all apply:


B. Substituted frame profile is wider or thicker

C. End joinery is the same

D. Changes to the integral mullion cross section do not affect the interface with the door slab

12.3.2 Integral mullions of different wood species shall be permitted to be substituted

provided the bending stress and modulus of elasticity per the AWC NDS Supplement for the substituted species is equal to or greater than the species in the rated door system.

12.3.3 Different integral mullion materials shall be permitted to be substituted if the

substituted material can be qualified as equal to or greater than the material in the rated door system.

12.3.4 Cladded or wrapped integral mullions shall be permitted to be qualified by uncladded or

unwrapped integral mullions if the uncladded or unwrapped frame is identical to the one cladded or wrapped.

12.3.5 Solid integral mullions shall be qualified by finger jointed integral mullions if the solid

integral mullion is identical to the finger jointed integral mullion. However, finger jointed integral mullions shall not be qualified by solid integral mullions.

12.4 Conditions that Allow for Combination Mullion Substitution without Testing

12.4.1 Combination mullion substitutions shall be allowed if all apply:


B. Substituted combination mullion components are wider or thicker

C. Combination mullion fastening is the same

D. Assembly method is the same

E. Changes to the combination mullion cross section do not affect the interface with the door slab

12.4.2 Combination mullions of different wood species shall be permitted to be substituted

provided the bending stress and modulus of elasticity per the AWC NDS Supplement for the substituted species is equal to or greater than the species in the rated door system.


12.4.3 Different combination mullion materials shall be permitted to be substituted if the substituted material can be qualified as equal to or greater than the material in the rated door system.

12.4.4 Cladded or wrapped combination mullion components shall be permitted to be qualified

by uncladded or unwrapped combination mullion components if the uncladded or unwrapped combination mullion components is identical to the one cladded or wrapped.

12.4.5 Solid combination mullion components shall be qualified by finger jointed combination

mullion components if the solid combination mullion components are identical to the finger jointed combination mullion components. However, finger jointed combination mullion components shall not be qualified by solid combination mullion components.

12.5 When Testing is Required

12.5.1 When the conditions listed above are not met, testing of a door system shall be required per ASTM E330, Procedure A. Compliance requires a proof load of 150% of the design pressure.

12.5.1.1 Test Assemblies

A. Exterior door jambs shall be evaluated using the following:

i. Largest door slab of equivalent or less stiffness, and swing direction for which a substitution is desired.

ii. Minimum jamb profile dimensions.

Iii Door jambs shall be assembled and installed as tested in the rated door system test report.

iv. Locking and latching hardware shall be installed as tested in the rated door system test report

B. Integral mullions shall be evaluated using the following:

i. Integral mullions shall be tested at the maximum height and minimum cross-section for which a substitution is desired.

ii. Integral mullions shall be installed in a door frame assembly of the maximum height and width as tested in the rated door system test report.

C. Combination mullions shall be evaluated using the following:

i. Combination mullions shall be tested at the maximum height and minimum cross-section for which a substitution is desired.


ii. Combine the door frame assemblies of the maximum height and width as tested in the rated door system test report.

12.5.1.2 Test Method

A. The frame component shall be deemed to have failed in the event it is unable to keep the door slab secured in the opening

B. There shall be no permanent damage to the frame component which renders the operable door slab inoperable.

C. Record permanent deformation. There shall be no permanent deformation of the frame component in excess of 0.4% of the longest unsupported span in both positive and negative directions.

D. Slab stiffness testing in accordance with Section 9 shall be required. Slab stiffness and slab details shall be recorded.

12.5.1.3 Substitution Qualification

Frame components shall be qualified for substitution in a rated door system when the maximum tested pressure is equal to or greater than that of the rated system.

12.6 Reporting



13. ASTRAGALS WITH INTEGRAL FLUSH BOLTS

13.1 General

This section does not apply to astragals without integral flush bolts. The hardware associated

with those astragals is covered in Section 16 of this standard.

13.2 Test Assembly

13.2.1 The astragal shall be installed in a double door system of the maximum width and height for which an evaluation is desired.

13.2.2 Door slabs shall be equipped with hardware as specified by the rated door system.

13.2.3 Flush bolts must be fully engaged for testing.

13.2.4 The panel used when testing the astragal shall have a stiffness equal to or less than the stiffness of the panel in the rated door system.

13.3 Test Method

13.3.1 For compliance to this standard, door systems with astragals shall be tested to ASTM E330, Procedure A. Compliance requires a proof load equal to 150% of the design pressure.

13.3.2 The astragal shall be deemed to have failed in the event it is unable to keep the door slab(s) secured in the opening.

13.3.3 There shall be no permanent damage to the astragal which renders the active door slab inoperable.

13.3.4 Record permanent deformation. There shall be no permanent deformation of the astragal in excess of 0.4% of the longest unsupported span in both positive and negative directions. (See Figure 8.1)


13.4 Astragal Substitution

13.4.1 The astragal shall be qualified for substitution in a rated door system when its maximum tested pressure is equal to or greater than that of the rated system.

13.4.2 The astragal shall be qualified for substitution in panels that have a stiffness equal to or greater than the stiffness of the panel in the rated system

13.5 Reporting

Test results shall be reported in accordance to Section 17 of this standard.


14. THRESHOLDS (SILLS)

14.1 General

14.1.1 This section applies to thresholds for use in rated door systems containing two or more door slabs, either active, passive, or fixed/sidelite.

14.1.2 This section also applies to rated door system thresholds tested with interior or exterior dams, and/or that utilize hardware that interacts with the threshold.

14.1.3 Thresholds without interacting hardware shall be permitted to be freely substituted in single slab configuration (X) door systems.

14.1.4 Thresholds shall be evaluated for the ability to retain mullions or astragal engagement bolts when subjected to the tested static pressure.

14.2 Test Assembly

14.2.1 Thresholds shall be tested at the maximum system door slab height and width, and system configuration.

14.2.2 Thresholds shall be attached to a simulated sub-floor using the quantity, size, and locations of fasteners specified by the rated system.

14.2.3 The slabs used when testing the threshold shall have a stiffness equal to or less than the stiffness of the panel in the rated system.

14.3 Test Method

14.3.1 For compliance to this standard, threshold components shall be tested to ASTM E330, Procedure A. Compliance requires a proof load equal to 150% of the design pressure.

14.3.2 The threshold shall be deemed to have failed in the event it is unable to keep the door slab or sidelight secured in the opening.

14.3.3 Record permanent deformation. There shall be no permanent deformation of the threshold in excess of 0.4% of the longest unsupported span in both positive and negative directions. (See Figure 8.1)


14.4 Threshold Substitution

14.4.1 The threshold shall be qualified for substitution in a rated door system when its maximum tested pressure is equal to or greater than that of the rated system.

14.4.2 The threshold shall be qualified for substitution in door systems with panels that have a stiffness equal to or greater than the stiffness of the panel in the rated system.


14.5 Reporting


15. HINGES

15.1 Hinges shall be permitted to be substituted without testing if they meet all of the following criteria:

15.1.1. Equal or stronger material type and grade (per BHMA A156.1) as specified in the rated system test report;

15.1.2. Equal or larger plate size and thickness as specified in the rated system test report;

15.1.3. Equal or greater screw diameter and screw length as specified in the rated system test report.

16. LOCKSETS

16.1 General

16.1.1 This section applies to both cylindrical and multipoint type locksets for use in rated door systems.

16.1.2 Locksets shall be permitted to be substituted for locksets of the same type without testing if they meet the same grade as the existing rated lockset, as defined by one or more of the following standards: ANSI/BHMA A156.2, A156.5, A156.12, and A156.13, A156.36, A156.37, A156.39, and A156.40.

16.1.3 Handle sets are considered to be freely interchangeable unless they are integral to the structural integrity of the lockset. In that case, handle sets shall be tested along with the lockset.

16.2 Test Assembly

16.2.1 Locksets shall be tested at the maximum system door slab height and width, and system configuration desired.

16.2.2 The slabs used when testing the lockset shall have a stiffness equal to or less than the stiffness of the slab in the rated system.

16.2.3 Locksets and strike plates shall be anchored according to manufacturer’s instructions.

16.2.4 Latches and deadbolts shall be engaged with strike plates for testing.

16.3 Test Method


16.3.1 For compliance to this standard, locksets shall be tested to ASTM E330, Procedure A. Compliance requires a proof load equal to 150% of the design pressure.

16.3.2 The lockset shall be deemed to have failed in the event it is unable to keep the door slab secured in the frame opening.

16.3.3 Record permanent deformation. There shall be no permanent deformation of the frame or slab in excess of 0.4% of the longest unsupported span in both positive and negative directions. (See Figure 8.1)


16.4 Lockset Substitution

16.4.1 The lockset shall be qualified for substitution in a rated door system when its maximum tested pressure is equal to or greater than that of the rated system.

16.4.2 The lockset shall be qualified for substitution in door systems with slabs that have a stiffness equal to or greater than the stiffness of the slab in the rated system.

16.5 Reporting



17. REPORTING

The following information shall be reported where applicable:

A. Test dates and report dates;

B. Identification of the specimen (manufacturer, dimensions, model types, material, and any other pertinent information);

C. Door system performance ratings achieved as tested to this standard;

D. A tabulation of pressure differences exerted across the specimen, their durations during all tests, and the deflections and permanent deformations at locations specified for each specimen tested;

E. The slab stiffness as determined during the test of the assembly or component.

F. Detailed assembly drawings of the specimen, showing dimensioned section profiles, joinery types, panel arrangement, installation and spacing of anchorage, fastener dimensions, locking arrangement, hardware, sealants, glazing width, height, thickness, and type (e.g., material, airspace thickness, spacer type and identification glazing method (e.g., wet/dry, laid-in, or channel glazing; glazing seals; bite depth; and setting block type and locations) , test specimen sealing methods, reinforcements, and any other pertinent construction details. Any deviation from the drawings or any modification made to the specimen to obtain the reported values shall be noted on the drawings and in the report;

G. A record of visual observations of performance;

H. Test report number;

I. Test laboratory name and location;

J. Witness to testing names;

K. Authorized signature.

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