Description
About This Program
This presentation will focus on a growing need for security glazing to protect people and property from terrorist attacks and severe weather. Laminated glass can provide intrusion resistance, as well as protection from flying glass that occurs after a bomb blast. Bullet resistant laminates are designed specifically to stop bullet penetration and fragmentation. Industry standards for testing and specifying security glazing will be reviewed, including ASTM and Underwriters Laboratories standards for physical attack, bomb blast, ballistics and wind-borne debris protection. Architectural applications include courthouses, schools, embassies and other government buildings, commercial storefronts, as well as animal enclosures for zoos and psychiatric facility windows.
Session Takeaways
- Recognize the growing concern for terrorist attacks, including shootings in schools.
- Understand how laminated glass provides intrusion, blast, ballistics, and wind-borne debris protection.
- Identify test standards and requirements for security applications.
- Identify architectural applications where security glazing is required, including courthouses and embassies.
Symbol Key
Learning Units
| CSI: | 1.0 LU |
| *May be submitted for domain specific learning units to CDT recertification, and/or general learning units for CCCA, CCS, and CCPR. | |
| AIA: | 1.0 LU/HSW* |
| *Submitted for credit and awaiting confirmation. | |
Relevant Practices
Product Selection/Specification
Ownership/Property Management