This British Standard is an adoption of an ISO standard. You can access the ISO version here.
ISO 16936‑1 is the first part of a multi-series of documents on forced-entry security glazing.
ISO 16936‑1 specifies requirements and a test method for security glazing designed to resist the impacts of a hard body by delaying access of objects and/or persons to a protected space for a short period of time. It also classifies security-glazing products into categories of resistance to repetitive impacts of a steel sphere.
In ISO 16936‑1, the categories of resistance have not been assigned to special applications. It is intended that the glazing classification be specified on an individual basis for every application and anticipated action of force upon the glazing.
Note: ISO 16936‑1 deals with mechanical resistance to impact only. Other properties can also be important.
ISO 16936‑1 on forced-entry security glazing is relevant:
ISO 16936‑1 assesses security-glazing products that are more familiarly known as “anti-vandal”, “anti-bandit” and “detention” glazing products. Because there is no single test that will cover the wide range of resistances to attack, four separate test methods are provided in ISO 16936‑1 to assess the forced entry resistant properties of security glazing. It is not intended that any particular test method be associated with the terms “anti-vandal” or “anti-bandit”, since these terms can be only loosely defined and there is considerable overlap in their definition.
It is important that cut-outs and holes in security-glazing products be avoided where possible, as these can affect the resistance of the product.
Overall, ISO 16936‑1 covers requirements and a test method for security glazing, application of which can safeguard your premises or property from theft and possible damage.
BS ISO 16936‑1:2020 replaces the first edition ISO 169361:2005. BS ISO 16936‑1:2020 has been technically revised, the main changes compared to ISO 169361:2005 are as follows: