Standard Guide for Installation of Walk-Through Metal Detectors

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

06-14-2022

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1Some facilities require that personnel entering designated areas be screened for concealed weapons and other metallic materials. Also, personnel exiting designated areas are often screened for metallic shielding material and other types of metallic contraband. Walk-through metal detectors are widely used to implement these requirements. This guide describes various elements to be considered when planning to install walk-through metal detectors.

1.2This guide is not intended to set performance levels, nor is it intended to limit or constrain operational technologies.

1.3This 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.

1.4This 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.

Committee	F 12
DocumentType	Guide
Pages	5
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM C 1238 : 1997 : R2012

ASTM C 1270 : 1997 : R2021	Standard Practice for Detection Sensitivity Mapping of In-Plant Walk-Through<brk /> Metal Detectors
ASTM C 1269 : 1997 : R2021	Standard Practice for Adjusting Operational Sensitivity Setting of In-Plant Walk-Through Metal Detectors (Withdrawn 2023)
ASTM C 1309 : 1997 : R2021	Standard Practice for Performance Evaluation of In-Plant Walk-Through Metal Detectors (Withdrawn 2023)