ASTM F3217-17 (2024) PDF

Full title and description

ASTM F3217-17(2024) — Standard Guide for Security Fasteners. This guide provides descriptive and selection information on security fasteners (specialty bolt and screw heads, tamper‑resistant profiles, materials and coatings) intended primarily for use in detention, correctional and other high‑security facilities to reduce unauthorized removal or tampering of fastened components.

Abstract

ASTM F3217 is an informative guide (not a test method) that summarizes types of security fasteners, materials used in their manufacture, common tamper‑resistant head and drive designs, typical applications in correctional/detention environments, and selection considerations (mechanical performance, corrosion resistance, and installation/maintenance). The document was issued as F3217‑17 and has a 2024 reapproval/reaffirmation.

General information

• Status: Active — F3217‑17 reapproved/reaffirmed in 2024 (listed as F3217‑17(2024) / F3217‑17R24).
• Publication date: Original designation 2017; reapproval/reaffirmation published/recorded in 2024 (commonly shown with an effective/implementation date of 01 October 2024; ASTM store records updated October 2024).
• Publisher: ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials).
• ICS / categories: 21.060.01 — Fasteners (general).
• Edition / version: F3217‑17 (R24) — shown as F3217‑17(2024) or F3217‑17R24 to indicate the 2017 issue reapproved in 2024.
• Number of pages: 17 pages.

Scope

The guide's stated purpose is to provide technical information useful for understanding features, drive types, materials, finishes and the selection and application of security fasteners in detention and corrections facilities. Units are inch‑pound as standard (SI conversions provided for information only). The guide does not establish test procedures; rather it offers decision‑making criteria for owners, architects and end users selecting security fasteners.

Key topics and requirements

• Overview of security fastener types and tamper‑resistant drive designs (one‑way drives, specialty recesses, pin‑in‑drive variants).
• Materials and finishes — selection guidance for corrosion resistance and mechanical suitability in custodial environments.
• Application guidance specific to detention and correctional facilities (where tamper risk and safety are primary concerns).
• Installation and maintenance considerations to preserve security function and reduce unintended removal or failure.
• Selection criteria balancing security (tamper resistance) with serviceability, emergency access and lifecycle costs.
• Notes on units (inch‑pound primary) and normative considerations — the guide is informative, not a compulsory specification.

Typical use and users

Primary users include architects, facility owners and managers (particularly detention and corrections), security integrators, specifiers and procurement officers who need guidance on selecting fasteners that reduce tampering/removal risk while meeting durability and maintenance needs. Manufacturers and fastener distributors also use the guide for product descriptions and customer guidance.

Related standards

F3217 is part of the broader set of fastener and security‑related standards (ICS 21.060.01). Related ASTM standards and resources often referenced in fastener selection and terminology include ASTM F1789 (terminology for mechanical fasteners), ASTM F606/F606M (mechanical property test methods for fasteners), and other ASTM fastener material/specification documents; F3217 is listed in Book of Standards volume groupings alongside other security and detention standards.

Keywords

security fasteners, tamper‑resistant screws, detention facility hardware, security bolts, drive recess, corrosion resistance, selection guide, ASTM F3217.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ASTM F3217‑17(2024) is an ASTM guide titled "Standard Guide for Security Fasteners" that gives descriptive and selection guidance for security/tamper‑resistant fasteners, primarily aimed at detention and correctional facility applications.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers types of security fasteners and drive designs, materials and finishes, application and selection criteria, and installation/maintenance considerations. It is an informative guide rather than a prescriptive test method.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Architects, facility owners and managers (especially in correctional/detention contexts), security specifiers, manufacturers and distributors use the guide to inform product selection and procurement.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document is the 2017 designation (F3217‑17) that was reapproved/reaffirmed in 2024 and is shown in listings as F3217‑17(2024) or F3217‑17R24 (active/reapproved as of October 2024). Users should consult ASTM or the official catalog for the latest status and any editorial updates.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of ASTM’s collection of fastener and security-related standards (Book of Standards volume groupings for security systems and fasteners) and complements terminology and test‑method standards in the fastener family (see related ASTM F‑series documents).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Security fasteners, tamper‑resistant, screw/bolt drives, detention/corrections hardware, selection guide, corrosion resistance, ASTM F3217.