© Ron Blank & Associates, Inc. 2009
Bullet Resistant Products, Applications and Other Physical Security Threats
Course Number: arm13a
An AIA Continuing Education Program
Credit for this course is 1 AIA HSW CE Hour
Rick Snelling
5926 Corridor Parkway
Schertz, TX 7854
800-880-8306
210-661-8306
rsnelling@armortex.com
www.armortex.com
Please note: you will need to complete the conclusion quiz online
at ronblank.com to receive credit
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Course Description
Bullet resistant products are a necessary safety precaution that
protects the general public, while limiting an employer’s liability for
taking adequate safety measures. This one hour online course allows
the design professional to discover the need for and applications of
bullet resistant products. Design professionals will develop an
understanding of the levels of bullet resistance, as well as how to
specify these products for a structure. We will conclude this course
with a brief 10 question quiz.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course the Design Professional
will be able to:
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Explain the need for bullet resistant products.
List the various products and their applications.
Describe the levels of bullet resistance and testing
standards.
Specify bullet resistant products.
INTRODUCTION
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Need for bullet resistant products
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Bullet resistant products should be used
anywhere there is a concern of attack with a gun.
It’s another form of physical security against
robberies, terrorist attacks, etc.
Bullet resistant products should be used to
protect against being shot or to limit an
employers liability for not providing adequate
protection for employees.
INTRODUCTION
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Bullet resistant product uses
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Bullet resistant products are widely used in
courtrooms, government and corporate offices,
banks, convenience stores, gas stations, retail
buildings, check cashing facilities, cashier
booths, prisons, vehicles and any place where
ballistic and attack resistant security is required.
COURSE SECTIONS
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Applications
Certification & testing bodies
Products
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Typical details
Case studies
Conclusion
3 TYPES OF RESISTANCE:
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Bullet Resistant
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Forced Entry
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Designed to protect against handgun and rifle assault
Designed for protection from break-in’s, riots, etc.
Blast Resistant
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Bomb and Explosives protection
APPLICATIONS
TRADITIONAL APPLICATIONS
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Banks/Financial Institutions
Police Stations
Military Bases and Facilities
Government Offices
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Federal (Customs, FBI, Secret Service…)
Post Offices
Training Facilities
Mass Transit/Depots
NON-TRADITIONAL APPLICATIONS
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Grocery Stores
Museums
Sporting Arenas
Homes
Retail Establishments
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Military Vehicles
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CERTIFICATIONS
& TESTING
CERTIFICATION & TESTING BODIES
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UL (Underwriters Laboratory)
 www.UL.com
NIJ (National Institute of Justice)
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http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/
H.P. White
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www.hpwhite.com
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES?
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UL
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NIJ
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Most widely recognized bullet resistant classifying and testing
organization
Regular follow up testing is required for UL Listed products
R&D and evaluation center for the Department of Justice
No follow up testing is available. Most bullet resistant (BR) glazing
products are not tested to the NIJ standards
H.P. White
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Will test products to the manufacturers specs (may not be as stringent
as UL)
No follow up testing
UL STANDARDS
UL
Firearm
Ammunition
Velocity ft./sec.
UL – 1 (MPSA)
9mm
124 GR FMJ
1175-1295
UL STANDARDS
UL
Firearm
Ammunition
Velocity ft./sec.
UL – 1 (MPSA)
9mm
124 GR FMJ
1175-1295
UL – 2 (HPSA)
.357 Magnum
158 GR SP
1250-1375
UL STANDARDS
UL
Firearm
Ammunition
Velocity ft./sec.
UL – 1 (MPSA)
9mm
124 GR FMJ
1175-1295
UL – 2 (HPSA)
.357 Magnum
158 GR SP
1250-1375
UL – 3 (SPSA)
.44 MAGNUM
240 GR LEAD
1350-1485
UL STANDARDS
UL
Firearm
Ammunition
Velocity ft./sec.
UL – 1 (MPSA)
9mm
124 GR FMJ
1175-1295
UL – 2 (HPSA)
.357 Magnum
158 GR SP
1250-1375
UL – 3 (SPSA)
.44 MAGNUM
240 GR LEAD
1350-1485
UL – 4 (HPR)
.30 cal RIFLE
180 GR SP
2540-2794
UL STANDARDS
UL
Firearm
Ammunition
Velocity ft./sec.
UL – 1 (MPSA)
9mm
124 GR FMJ
1175-1295
UL – 2 (HPSA)
.357 Magnum
158 GR SP
1250-1375
UL – 3 (SPSA)
.44 MAGNUM
240 GR LEAD
1350-1485
UL – 4 (HPR)
.30 cal RIFLE
180 GR SP
2540-2794
7.62 mm RIFLE
150 GR FMJ
2750-3025
UL - 5
UL STANDARDS
UL
Firearm
Ammunition
Velocity ft./sec.
UL – 1 (MPSA)
9mm
124 GR FMJ
1175-1295
UL – 2 (HPSA)
.357 Magnum
158 GR SP
1250-1375
UL – 3 (SPSA)
.44 MAGNUM
240 GR LEAD
1350-1485
UL – 4 (HPR)
.30 cal RIFLE
180 GR SP
2540-2794
UL - 5
7.62 mm RIFLE
150 GR FMJ
2750-3025
UL - 6
9 mm UZI
124 GR FMJ MS
1400-1540
UL STANDARDS
UL
Firearm
Ammunition
Velocity ft./sec.
UL – 1 (MPSA)
9mm
124 GR FMJ
1175-1295
UL – 2 (HPSA)
.357 Magnum
158 GR SP
1250-1375
UL – 3 (SPSA)
.44 MAGNUM
240 GR LEAD
1350-1485
UL – 4 (HPR)
.30 cal RIFLE
180 GR SP
2540-2794
UL - 5
7.62 mm RIFLE
150 GR FMJ
2750-3025
UL - 6
9 mm UZI
124 GR FMJ MS
1400-1540
UL - 7
5.56 mm M-16
55 GR FMJ MS
3080-3388
UL STANDARDS
UL
Firearm
Ammunition
Velocity ft./sec.
UL – 1 (MPSA)
9mm
124 GR FMJ
1175-1295
UL – 2 (HPSA)
.357 Magnum
158 GR SP
1250-1375
UL – 3 (SPSA)
.44 MAGNUM
240 GR LEAD
1350-1485
UL – 4 (HPR)
.30 cal RIFLE
180 GR SP
2540-2794
UL - 5
7.62 mm RIFLE
150 GR FMJ
2750-3025
UL - 6
9 mm UZI
124 GR FMJ MS
1400-1540
UL - 7
5.56 mm M-16
55 GR FMJ MS
3080-3388
UL - 8
7.62 mm M-14
150 GR FMJ MS
2750-3025
UL STANDARDS
UL
Firearm
Ammunition
Velocity ft./sec.
UL – 1 (MPSA)
9mm
124 GR FMJ
1175-1295
UL – 2 (HPSA)
.357 Magnum
158 GR SP
1250-1375
UL – 3 (SPSA)
.44 MAGNUM
240 GR LEAD
1350-1485
UL – 4 (HPR)
.30 cal RIFLE
180 GR SP
2540-2794
UL - 5
7.62 mm RIFLE
150 GR FMJ
2750-3025
UL - 6
9 mm UZI
124 GR FMJ MS
1400-1540
UL - 7
5.56 mm M-16
55 GR FMJ MS
3080-3388
UL - 8
7.62 mm M-14
150 GR FMJ MS
2750-3025
SPECIFYING BULLET RESISTANT
PRODUCTS
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Determine desired bullet resistant (BR) level.
Note: All BR products should have the same
protection level (i.e: doors, windows and
fiberglass should all be Level 4)
BR protection specifications should be specified
in Section 13070 of the CSI Master Format
SPECIFYING BR PRODUCTS con’t
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Contact a BR manufacturer for guidance
concerning specifications and request a
technical binder if available
For your own security you should require
Product Liability Insurance from the
manufacturer
PRODUCTS
STANDARD ANTI BALLISTIC
PRODUCTS
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Fiberglass Panels
Glazing
Transaction & Fixed Windows
Wood, Hollow Metal & Aluminum Storefronts &
Doors
Package Receivers
Transaction Drawers & Dip Trays
Speakers & Gun Ports
PRODUCTS
FIBERGLASS PANELS
FIBERGLASS PANELS
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Typically specified to be installed behind
drywall, millwork (i.e.; judges benches) or in
vehicles. Also used as a protective barrier in
doors, window frames, package receivers, etc.
Woven Roving Ballistic Grade Fiberglass
Multiple Ply Opaque Fiber
Rigid
Plys Delaminate On Impact From Projectile
LEVEL 1
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UL Listed Level 1
2.0 lbs. SF nominal weight
3/16” nominal thickness
9 mm
LEVEL 2
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UL Listed Level 2
3.0 lbs. SF nominal weight
5/16” nominal thickness
.357 Magnum and 9 mm UZI (multiple shots)
LEVEL 3
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UL Listed Level 3
4.0 lbs. SF nominal weight
7/16” nominal thickness
.44 Magnum
LEVEL 4
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UL Listed Level 4
12.0 lbs. SF nominal weight
1 3/16” nominal thickness
.30 cal. rifle (single shot)
LEVEL 5
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UL Listed Level 5
13.0 lbs. SF nominal weight
1 3/16” nominal thickness
7.62 mm (single shot)
LEVEL 6
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UL Listed Level 6
3.0 lbs. SF nominal weight
5/16” nominal thickness
9 mm UZI (multiple shots)
LEVEL 7
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UL Listed Level 7
12.0 lbs. SF nominal weight
1 3/16” nominal thickness
5.56 mm M-16 (multiple shots)
LEVEL 8
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UL Listed Level 8
14.0 lbs. SF nominal weight
1 5/16” nominal thickness
7.62 mm M-14 (multiple shots)
TYPICAL WALL ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS
NOTES:
1.BULLET RESISTANT PANEL
2.BATTEN STRIP (CUT FROM
FIBERGLASS FULL SHEET)
3.DRY WALL PANEL (BY OTHERS)
4.STEEL OR WOOD STUDS (BY
OTHERS)
NOTE:
JOINTS BETWEEN
FIBERGLASS PANELS MUST
BE KEPT AS TIGHT AS
POSSIBLE.
STANDARD PANEL SIZES
PRODUCTS
GLAZING
GLAZING
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Bullet Resistant Laminated Glass (BRG)
 UL Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4
Glass Clad Polycarbonate (GCP)
 UL Levels 1thru 8 plus Armor Piercing
Polycarbonate & Acrylic
 UL Levels 1 thru 3
PRO’S and CON’S of each type of glazing:
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Bullet Resistant Laminated Glass (BRG)
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Glass Clad Polycarbonate (GCP)
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scratch resistant (2 exposed glass surfaces) but heavy, thick
and with a noticeable greenish tint
lighter, thinner and without the greenish tint of BRG, slightly
more expensive with 1 plastic surface
Glass Poly Glass (GPG) (not UL Listed because of
spalling)
 well suited for full light doors since it is scratch resistant and
does not have a tendency to warp
PRO’S and CON’S of each type of glazing:
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Polycarbonate
Lightest in weight, clearest, though most expensive and has
2 plastic surfaces. Most easily vandalized or to show wear
and tear.
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Acrylic
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the most clear of all the glazing types but it’s thick and will
not protect above Level 3. Unless hard coated, it is
susceptible to scratching. Often used in banks (without
frames) due to it’s crystal clear appearance.
PRODUCTS
WINDOWS
Protection levels 1 thru 8 plus
Armor Piercing
TRANSACTION WINDOWS
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Transaction Windows are typically used in
banks, ticket offices, government offices or
anywhere where (cash, documents) are
exchanged from one side of the window to the
other. The configurations are limitless. A
transaction window can be fabricated with any
frame style, any type of glazing or any
dimension required to suite your design.
TRANSACTION WINDOWS
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4 frame types
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Aluminum (prime painted and clamp)
”C” Channel
Hollow Metal (prime painted and stainless steel)
Various glazing options
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Laminated Glass
Glass Clad Poly
Glass Poly Glass
Polycarbonate
TYPICAL TRANSACTION WINDOW
with Dip Tray and Counter
TRANSACTION DRAWER & FIXED
WINDOW
Typical application for a sliding
transaction window would be a
reception area in a clinic.
SLIDING TRANSACTION WINDOW
Typical application for a sliding transaction window would be a reception area
in a clinic or in a police station lobby.
Define each type how are they used or not used?
FIXED WINDOWS
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3 frame types
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Aluminum
Primed Steel
Stainless Steel
Clamp, Split or Conventional
Various glazing options
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Laminated Glass
Glass Clad Poly
Polycarbonate
Glass Poly Glass
FIXED WINDOWS
Fixed windows are typically
used for observation
purposes
PRODUCTS
DOORS
Protection levels 1 thru 8 plus
Armor Piercing
WOOD & HOLLOW METAL DOOR
STYLES
These door styles apply to both Wood and Hollow Metal Doors.
NL = No Lite (no glass in the door)
| VL = Vision Lite | SL = Slim Lite
DOOR STYLES con’t
These door styles apply to both Wood and Hollow Metal Doors.
HL = Half Lite| DL = Double Lite| FL = Full Lite
WOOD DOORS
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Pre-hung on one-piece welded hollow metal
frame with heavy duty continuous gear hinge
Split frames are available
Choice of veneers and laminates
Fiberglass core for Levels 1thru 8
Various glazing options are available
HOLLOW METAL DOORS
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Pre-hung on one-piece welded hollow metal
frame with heavy duty continuous gear hinge
Split frames are available
Fiberglass core for Levels 1, 2, 3 & 6 Ballistic
Steel for Levels 4, 5, 7, 8 & Armor Piercing
Various glazing options are available
ALUMINUM DOORS
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Complete Storefront Systems
Protection Levels 1-8
PRODUCTS
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
PACKAGE RECEIVERS
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Typical application is for transferring packages, boxes,
containers, etc. from one side of a secure wall to the other
Primed Steel body w/ Primed Steel or Stainless Steel
doors
Standard sizes
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18 x 18
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24 x 24
Transparent Package Receivers
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Polycarbonate
Acrylic
TRANSACTION DRAWERS & TRAYS
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Drawers
Dip Trays
(“Transaction Drawers” and “Dip Trays” are
available and widely used with Transaction
Windows)
SPEAKERS & GUN PORTS
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Speakers are used to provide better voice
transmission with Transaction Windows
Gun Ports offer security personnel the ability to fire
a gun while protected behind a bullet resistant
barrier
Pivot Gun Port
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Window mounted
Sliding Gun Port
Wall mounted
Detention/Security Speaker
Bullet Resistant Speaker
CUSTOM PRODUCTS
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Operable Windows (hinged on the side like a door)
Postal Package Receivers (Package Receivers
specifically designed and approved by the US Post
Office)
Bank Drive Thru Windows (drive up windows with
transaction drawers which are extendable to a
vehicle)
Pistol Lockers (metal lockers for securing firearms,
often used in police stations)
Miscellaneous
OTHER APPLICATIONS TO
CONSIDER IN OTHER PROJECTS
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Weather Protection
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Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Vehicle Protection
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Military
Armored Cars (money couriers, private individuals)
CASE STUDIES
STUDY 1
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A high profile wholesale jeweler in Manhattan
wanted to upgrade the physical security in their
corporate office.
Level 3 bullet resistant double full lite wood
doors were installed as well as a transaction
window, package receiver and non-ricochet
fiberglass panels in the walls surrounding the
window, doors and package receiver.
STUDY 2
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Recognizing the increased security threat, a
U.S. Customs office located at an international
airport upgraded the ballistic protection from
Level 3 (.44 Magnum) to Level 8 (multiple shots
from a 7.62MM rifle). A hollow metal door and
fiberglass panels were installed at the front
entrance to accomplish this security
enhancement.
CONCLUSION
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With the current state of affairs around the
world, physical security needs are increasingly
important. If you are involved in the designing
and/or specifying of security projects it is
imperative that you understand Bullet Resistant
products and their proper applications.
OBJECTIVES
The Design Professional will now be able to:
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Explain the need for bullet resistant products.
List the various products and their applications.
Describe the levels of bullet resistance & testing
standards.
Specify bullet resistant products.
© Ron Blank & Associates, Inc. 2009
Bullet Resistant Products, Applications and Other Physical Security Threats
Course Number: arm13a
An AIA Continuing Education Program
Credit for this course is 1 AIA HSW CE Hour
Rick Snelling
5926 Corridor Parkway
Schertz, TX 7854
800-880-8306
210-661-8306
rsnelling@armortex.com
www.armortex.com
Please note: you will need to complete the conclusion quiz online
at ronblank.com to receive credit