BS EN 1063:2000
Glass in building - Security glazing - Testing and classification of resistance against bullet attack
- Standard No.
- BS EN 1063:2000
- Release Date
- 2000
- Published By
- British Standards Institution (BSI)
- Latest
- BS EN 1063:2000
- Replace
- 93/103868 DC-1993 BS 5051-1:1988
- Scope
- This standard specifies performance requirements and test methods for the classification of the bullet-resistance of glass (consisting of one or more layers of glass) and glass/plastic composites. NOTE 1: The term "bullet-resistant glazing" applies to products that have the obvious characteristics of glass, but it is understood to include also laminated products of glass and plastics. This standard applies to: -attack by handguns, rifles and shotguns; -glazing in buildings, for interior and exterior use; NOTE 2: For interior use at a temperature of (18 ±5) ℃. For exterior use the influence of outside temperature and weathering should be considered. Any additional requirements should be agreed between the purchaser and the vendor. -the glazing product itself, assuming proper fixing. NOTE 3: The protection provided by bullet-resistant glazing depends not only on the product itself, but also upon the design and fixing of the glass.
BS EN 1063:2000 history
- 2000 BS EN 1063:2000 Glass in building - Security glazing - Testing and classification of resistance against bullet attack
- 1988 BS 5051-1:1988 Bullet-resistant glazing. Specification for glazing for interior use
- 1973 BS 5051-1:1973 Specification for security glazing - Bullet-resistant glazing for interior use
