Sec. 7-244. - Tests.

(a)

It shall be the responsibility of the owner, or his designated agent, of a building or structure falling within the provisions of this article to provide the enforcing authority with a written specification performance test report indicating that the materials utilized meet the minimum requirements.

(b)

Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this article or evidence that any material or any construction does not conform to the requirements of this article, or in order to substantiate claims for alternate materials or methods of construction, the enforcing authority may require tests as proof of compliance, to be made at the expense of the owner or his agent, by any agency which is approved by the enforcing authority.

(c)

Specimens shall be representative, and the construction shall be verified by assembly drawings and bill of materials. Two (2) complete sets of manufacturer or fabricator installation instructions and full-size or accurate scale templates for all items and hardware shall be included.

(d)

Tests for sliding glass doors shall be conducted as follows:

(1)

The construction and size of the test door assemblies, jambs, and headers, and all hardware components shall be representative of that for which acceptance is desired. The door assembly and mounting in the support fixture shall simulate the rigidity normally provided to a door assembly in a building by the ceiling, floor and walls.

(2)

Tests shall be performed on the samples in the following order:

a.

Test A. With the panels in the test position, a concentrated load of eight hundred (800) pounds shall be applied to the vertical pull stile incorporating a locking device, at a point on the stile within six (6) inches of the locking device, in the direction parallel to the plane of the glass that would tend to open the door. With the load removed, determine if the primary locking device can be unlocked by manipulation as described in test H.

b.

Test B.

1.

With panels in the test position, a concentrated load of fifty (50) pounds shall be applied to the vertical pull stile incorporating a locking device, at a point on the stile within six (6) inches of the locking device, in the direction parallel to the plane of the glass that would tend to open the door while, simultaneously, an additional concentrated load of two hundred (200) pounds is applied to the same area of the same side in a direction perpendicular to the plane of glass toward the interior side of the building. With the load applied, determine if the primary locking device can be unlocked by manipulation as directed in test H.

2.

Repeat test B1., substituting eight hundred (800) pounds for the indicated fifty (50) pounds. Perform the manipulation test with the load removed.

c.

Test C.

1.

With the panels in the test position, a concentrated load of fifty (50) pounds shall be applied to the vertical pull stile incorporating a locking device, at a point on the stile within six (6) inches of the locking device, in the direction parallel to the plane of the glass that would tend to open the door while, simultaneously, an additional concentrated load of two hundred (200) pounds is applied to the same stile in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the glass toward the exterior side of the door. With the load applied, determine if the primary locking device can be unlocked by manipulation as described in test H.

2.

Repeat test C1., substituting eight hundred (800) pounds for the indicated fifty (50) pounds. Perform the manipulation tests with the load removed.

d.

Test D. With the movable panel lifted upward to its full limit within the confines of the door frame, a concentrated load of eight hundred (800) pounds shall be applied separately to each vertical pull stile incorporating a locking device, at a point on the stile within six (6) inches of the locking device, in the direction parallel to the plane of the glass that would tend to open the door. With the load removed, determine if the primary locking device can be unlocked by manipulation as described in test H.

e.

Test E.

1.

With the movable panel lifted upward to its full limit within the confines of the door frames, a concentrated load of fifty (50) pounds shall be applied to the vertical pull stile incorporating a locking device, at a point on the stile within six (6) inches of the locking device in the direction parallel to the plane of the glass that

would tend to open the door, while simultaneously an additional concentrated load of two hundred (200) pounds is applied to the same area of the same stile in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the glass toward the interior side of the door. With load applied, determine if the primary locking device can be unlocked by manipulation as described in test H.

2.

Repeat test E1., substituting eight hundred (800) pounds for the indicated fifty (50) pounds. Perform the manipulation tests with the load removed.

f.

Test F.

1.

With the movable panel lifted upward to its full limit within the confines of the door panel, a concentrated load of fifty (50) pounds shall be applied to the vertical stile incorporating a locking device, at a point on the stile within six (6) inches of the locking device, in the direction parallel to the plane of glass that would tend to open the door while, simultaneously, an additional concentrated load of two hundred (200) pounds is applied to the same area of the same stile in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the glass toward the exterior side of the door. With the load applied, determine if the primary locking device can be unlocked by manipulation as described in test H.

2.

Repeat test F1., substituting eight hundred (800) pounds for the indicated fifty (50) pounds. Perform the manipulation tests with the load removed.

g.

Test G. For inside sliding doors, repeat test D, while simultaneously applying a concentrated load of fifty (50) pounds at the end of the movable bottom rail near the meeting stiles inward. For outside sliding doors, repeat test D while simultaneously applying a concentrated load of fifty (50) pounds at the end of the movable bottom rail near the meeting stiles and outward.

h.

Test H. Lift, push, pull or otherwise manipulate by hand the door relative to the clearance within the frame while attempting to open the door. This test shall be conducted continuously for five (5) minutes.

Examine the assembly and determine a method and position for inserting a tool through the assembly from the outside so as to contact the primary locking device or the latch. Two different tools shall be used: A knife or spatula with a thin blade approximately one-thirty-second inch thick, not more than one (1) inch wide and no longer than six (6) inches; and a piece of stiff steel wire with a diameter of approximately onesixteenth inch. Determine whether it is possible to insert the wire or manipulate with either of these tools so as to unlock the door within five (5) minutes.

A knife or spatula with a thin blade approximately one-thirty-second inch thick, not more than one (1) inch wide, and no longer than six (6) inches; and

2.

A straight or Phillips screwdriver with a maximum six-inch shaft; remove from the door assembly all screws, glazing beads or other mechanical fasteners which can be removed readily from the exterior within a time limit of five (5) minutes. Determine if the primary locking device can be unlocked or entry gained by manipulation as described in test H.

(4)

Fixed panels. Fixed panels shall be fastened in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Tests shall be performed in the following order:

a.

Test A. With the panels in the normal position, a concentrated load of three hundred (300) pounds shall be applied at midspan of the fixed jambstile in the direction parallel to the plane of the glass that would tend to remove the fixed panel from the frame jamb pocket. With the load applied, determine if entry can be gained by manipulation as described in subsection (d), paragraph (3), test H, above.

b.

Test B. With the panels in the normal position, a concentrated load of three hundred (300) pounds shall be applied at midspan of the fixed jambstile in the direction parallel to the plane of glass that would tend to remove the fixed panel from the frame jamb pocket while, simultaneously, an additional concentrated load of one hundred fifty (150) pounds is applied at midspan of the fixed panel interlock stile in the direction perpendicular to the plane of glass which would tend to disengage the meeting stiles. With this load applied, determine if entry can be gained by manipulation as described in subsection (d), paragraph (3), test H, above.

c.

Test C. Repeat test A with the fixed panel lifted upward to its full limit within the confines of the door frame. The lifting force need not exceed one hundred fifty (150) pounds at the bottom of the exterior face of the meeting stile. With this load applied, determine if entry can be gained by manipulation as described in subsection (d), paragraph (3), test H, above.

(5)

A sliding door assembly shall fail these tests if at any time during or after the test the sliding door assembly does not remain engaged, intact and in the closed and locked position or by manipulating an exposed component; or if one can enter through displaced or damaged portions.

(6)

The report shall include the following: Identification of the samples tested; type, size, location and number of locking devices; type, location and number of anchors; type and thickness of glazing material and an

indication of whether or not the subject passed the test. The report shall also indicate at what point the assembly fails. The report shall be certified to be true copy by the testing laboratory and shall be forwarded direct from the laboratory to the enforcing authority.

(e)

For the purpose of this article, windows are classified as follows:

Type A window assemblies incorporate one (1) or more sashes that open by sliding in the plane of the wall in which the window is installed.

Type B window assemblies incorporate one (1) or more framed sashes which are hinged at or near two (2) corners of the individual sash and open toward the exterior of the wall.

Type C window assemblies incorporate one (1) or more sashes which open toward the interior and are hinged at or near two (2) corners of the sash.

Type D window assemblies incorporate one (1) or more sashes which are hinged or pivot near the center so that part of the sash opens into the interior wall and part opens toward the exterior.

(1)

Window assemblies shall be mounted following the manufacturer's installation instructions. Install the window assembly in a test fixture which simulates the wall construction required by chapter 25 of the Uniform Building Code. The unit shall be fully glazed. The sash shall be closed and locked with the primary locking device only.

a.

Tests for type A window assemblies shall be performed in the following order:

1.

Test A. With the sliding sash in the normal position, a concentrated load of two hundred (200) pounds shall be applied separately to each member incorporating a locking device, at a point on the sash member within six (6) inches of the locking device, in the direction parallel to the plane of the glass that would tend to open the window. With the load removed, apply the manipulation test described in subsection (d), paragraph (3), test H, above.

2.

Test B. With the sliding sash in the normal position, a concentrated load of two hundred (200) pounds shall be applied separately to each sash member incorporating a locking device, at a point on the sash member within six (6) inches of the locking device in the direction parallel to the plane of the glass that would tend to open the window while, simultaneously, an additional concentrated load of seventy-five (75) pounds is applied in the same area of the same sash member in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the glass toward the interior side of the window. With the load removed, apply the manipulation test as described in subsection (d), paragraph (3), test H, above.

3.

Test C. With the sliding sash in the normal position, a concentrated load of two hundred (200) pounds shall be applied separately to each sash member incorporating a locking device, at a point on the sash member within six (6) inches of the locking device, in the direction parallel to the plane of the glass that would tend to open the window while, simultaneously, an additional concentrated load of seventy-five (75) pounds is applied to the same area of the same sash member in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the glass toward the exterior side of the window. With the load removed, apply the manipulation test described in subsection (d), paragraph (3), test H, above.

4.

Test D. With the sliding sash lifted upward to the full limit within the confines of the window frame, a concentrated load of two hundred (200) pounds shall be applied separately to each sash member incorporating a locking device, at a point on the sash within six (6) inches of the locking device, in the direction parallel to the plane of glass that would tend to open the window. With the load removed, apply the manipulation test described in subsection (d), paragraph (3), test H, above.

5.

Test E. With the sliding sash lifted upward to the full limit within the confines of the window frame, a concentrated load of two hundred (200) pounds shall be applied separately to each sash member incorporating a locking device, at a point on the sash within six (6) inches of the locking device, in the direction parallel to the plane of glass that would tend to open the window, while, simultaneously, an additional concentrated load of seventy-five (75) pounds is applied to the same area of the same sash member in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the glass towards the interior side of the window. With the load removed, apply the manipulation test described in subsection (d), paragraph (3), test H, above.

6.

Test F. With the sliding sash lifted upward to the full limit within the confines of the window frame, a concentrated load of two hundred (200) pounds shall be applied separately to each sash member incorporating a locking device, at a point on the sash member within six (6) inches of the locking device, in the direction parallel to the plane of the glass that would tend to open the window while, simultaneously, an additional concentrated load of seventy-five (75) pounds is applied to the same area of the same sash member in the direction perpendicular to the plane of glass toward the exterior side of the window. With the load removed, apply the manipulation test described in subsection (d), paragraph (3), test H, above.

7.

Test G. For inside sliding windows, repeat test F while simultaneously applying a concentrated load of twenty-five (25) pounds inward at the end of the movable bottom rail near the meeting stile opposite the lock stile. For outside sliding windows, repeat a concentrated load of twenty-five (25) pounds in the same direction as the perpendicular load inward at the end of the movable bottom rail near the meeting stile opposite the lock stile outward.

Test H. Perform the disassembly and manipulation test as described in subsection (d), paragraph (3), test I above.

b.

The tests for types B and C window assemblies shall be performed in the following order:

1.

Test A. With the swinging sash in the normal position, apply a concentrated load of one hundred (100) pounds within three (3) inches of each end of the rail or stile which is opposite the hinged side, in direction perpendicular to the plane of the glass that would tend to open the window.

2.

Test B. Repeat test A and simultaneously apply a concentrated load of one hundred (100) pounds on the outside within one (1) inch of the end of the stile or rail which is opposite the hinged side, in the direction parallel to the plane of the glazing which would tend to disengage the lock.

3.

Test C. With the swinging sash in the normal position, apply a concentrated load of two hundred (200) pounds on the rail or stile containing the locking device within six (6) inches of the lock.

4.

Test D. Repeat test B while simultaneously applying test C. The manipulation test described in subsection (d), paragraph (3), test H, above shall be applied in tests A, B and D to the sash with the load removed.

5.

Test E. Perform the disassembly and manipulation test as described in subsection (d), paragraph (3), test I, above.

c.

Test for type D window assemblies shall be performed in the following order:

1.

Test A. With the sash in the normal position, simultaneously apply a concentrated load of one hundred (100) pounds within three (3) inches of the ends of each rail or stile which is perpendicular to the pivot sides in the direction that would tend to open the sash.

2.

Test B. With the sash in the normal position, apply a concentrated load of one hundred (100) pounds on the rail or stile containing the pivot within one (1) inch of the pivot in the direction parallel to the pivots.

3.

Test C. Repeat test B, applying the load to the opposite rail or stile.

4.

Test D. With the sash in the normal position, apply a concentrated load of two hundred (200) pounds on the rail or stile containing the locking device within six (6) inches of the lock.

5.

Test E. Repeat test D while simultaneously applying the load specified in test B. Repeat test D while simultaneously applying the load specified in test C above. The manipulation test described in subsection (d), paragraph (3), test H, above, shall be applied in tests A, B, C, and D above to the sash with the load removed.

6.

Test F. Perform the disassembly and manipulation test as described in subsection (d), paragraph (3) Test I, above.

d.

A window assembly shall fail these tests if at time during or after the tests an assembly does not remain engaged, intact and in the closed and locked position, or by manipulating exposed component; or if one can enter through displaced damaged portions.

e.

The report shall contain a description of the results of the test performed in accordance with the test methods above. The report shall include the following: Identification of the samples tested; type, location and number of anchors; type and thickness of glazing material and an indication of whether or not the subject passed the test. The report shall also indicate at what point the assembly fails. The test report shall be certified to be a true copy by the testing laboratory and shall be forwarded direct from the laboratory to the enforcing authority.

(Ord. No. 1538, § 1, 3-8-82)

Secs. 7-245—7-249. - Reserved. ARTICLE XV. - MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSTALLATIONS