ASTM F2781-15(2021)
Standard Practice for Testing Forced Entry, Ballistic and Low Impact Resistance of Security Fence Systems

Standard No.

ASTM F2781-15(2021)

Release Date

2021

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM F2781-15(2021)

Scope

1.1 The forced entry resistance of fence systems is evaluated relative to three levels of forced entry threat using the limited hand tool inventory outlined in Table 1. It also establishes a system for rating the forced entry resistance of those systems (see Table 2). The tools specified to be used for testing at each threat level are those that are known to have a maximum destructive effect on structures and their subassemblies and are readily available to aggressors categorized as posing that level of threat. 1.1.1 Low Threat Level (L)—Specifically exempted from the inventory of available tools for the low (L) threat level category are power tools (gasoline, electric or hydraulic), and devices requiring more than one person to transport and operate. 1.1.2 Medium Threat Level (M)—Specifically exempted from the inventory of available tools for the medium (M) threat level category are power tools requiring an outside power source or self contained gasoline or battery driven tools and devices requiring more than two persons to transport and operate. 1.1.3 Aggressive Threat Level (A)—Specifically exempted from the inventory of available tools for the high (H) threat level category are devices requiring more than two persons to transport and operate. 1.2 The ability of a fence system to offer protection from bullets fired from a rifle or handgun would be beneficial particularly in Border Fence areas where security personnel can be targets during patrol activities. Accordingly, a limited test using a .38 Special handgun and a 7.62-mm rifle is performed to determine if any level of protection is provided by the fence system. 1.3 The ability of a fence system to provide impact resistance from a 4000 pound mass vehicle moving at a velocity of 20 MPH at a modest cost will provide relative guidance as to the strength of a security fence system in resisting low impact situations. 1.4 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 F2781-15(2021) Referenced Document

• ASTM F1233 Standard Test Method for Security Glazing Materials And Systems
• SAE J972 Moving Rigid Barrier Collision Tests

ASTM F2781-15(2021) history

• 2021 ASTM F2781-15(2021) Standard Practice for Testing Forced Entry, Ballistic and Low Impact Resistance of Security Fence Systems
• 2015 ASTM F2781-15 Standard Practice for Testing Forced Entry, Ballistic and Low Impact Resistance of Security Fence Systems
• 2010 ASTM F2781-10 Standard Practice for Testing Forced Entry, Ballistic and Low Impact Resistance of Security Fence Systems
• 2009 ASTM F2781-09 Standard Practice for Testing Forced Entry Resistance of Security Fence Systems