oSIST prEN 1063:2019
(Main)Glass in building - Security glazing - Testing and classification of resistance against bullet attack
Glass in building - Security glazing - Testing and classification of resistance against bullet attack
This document 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 and in some saces, insulating glass units.
This document applies to:
- attack by handguns, rifles and shotguns;
- glazing in buildings, for interior and exterior use;
- the glazing product itself, assuming proper fixing;
NOTE 2 The protection provided by bullet-resistant glazing depends not only on the product itself, but also upon the design and fixing of the glass.
Glas im Bauwesen - Sicherheitssonderverglasung - Prüfverfahren und Klasseneinteilung für den Widerstand gegen Beschuß
Dieses Dokument legt Leistungsanforderungen und Prüfverfahren für die Klassifizierung von durchschuss-hemmenden Verglasungen (ein oder mehrschichtig) und Glas /Kunststoffverbunden für das Bauwesen fest.
ANMERKUNG 1 Der Begriff „durchschusshemmende Verglasung“ bezieht sich auf Erzeugnisse, die die eindeutigen Eigenschaften von Glas haben, aber er beinhaltet auch Erzeugnisse, die ein Verbund aus Glas und Kunststoff sind, sowie in einigen Fällen Mehrscheiben-Isolierglas.
Dieses Dokument bezieht sich auf:
- Angriff mit Faustfeuerwaffen, Büchsen und Schrotflinten;
- Verglasungen im Innenbereich und Außenbereich von Gebäuden;
- das Verglasungserzeugnis selbst unter der Voraussetzung korrekter Montage.
ANMERKUNG 2 Der Schutz durch durchschusshemmende Verglasungen hängt nicht nur vom Erzeugnis selbst, sondern auch vom Aufbau und Einbau des Glases ab.
Verre dans la construction - Vitrage de sécurité - Essai et classification de la résistance à l’attaque par balle
Le présent document spécifie des exigences de performance et des méthodes d’essai permettant la classification de la résistance aux balles des vitrages en verre (constitués d’une ou plusieurs couches de verre) et des vitrages composites verre/plastique.
NOTE 1 Le terme « vitrage résistant aux balles » s’applique aux produits possédant les caractéristiques évidentes du verre, mais inclut également des produits feuilletés en verre et en matière plastique ainsi que, dans certains cas, les vitrages isolants.
Le présent document s’applique :
- aux attaques au pistolet, fusil/carabine et fusil de chasse ;
- aux vitrages mis en oeuvre à l’intérieur ou à l’extérieur des bâtiments ;
- au produit « vitrage » lui-même, supposé correctement installé.
NOTE 2 La protection apportée par un vitrage résistant aux balles ne dépend pas uniquement du produit lui-même, mais également de la conception et du mode de fixation du vitrage.
Steklo v gradbeništvu - Varnostna zasteklitev - Preskušanje in klasifikacija odpornosti proti strelom
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 29-Nov-2019
- Technical Committee
- STV - Steklo, svetloba in razsvetljava v gradbeništvu
- Current Stage
- 4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 19-Sep-2019
- Due Date
- 06-Feb-2020
- Completion Date
- 28-Nov-2019
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 12-Jun-2019
Overview
oSIST prEN 1063:2019 (Glass in building - Security glazing - Testing and classification of resistance against bullet attack) is a European draft standard prepared by SIST, focused on enhancing building security through bullet-resistant glazing. The document establishes standardized test methods and performance requirements to classify glass and glass/plastic composite products based on their resistance to firearms, including handguns, rifles, and shotguns.
By providing a consistent framework for evaluating bullet-resistant glazing, the standard supports the construction industry, security consultants, and regulatory authorities in selecting and verifying products suitable for protecting people and property in high-risk environments.
Key Topics
Scope and Applicability
- Applies to glazing products made of one or more layers of glass, and glass/plastic composites.
- Covers both interior and exterior building applications.
- Focuses on the glazing product itself, assuming correct installation.
Classification of Bullet Resistance
- Resistance levels categorized according to weapon type (handgun, rifle, shotgun) and performance under specified test conditions.
- Additional subdivisions based on whether the glazing prevents rear-face splintering (marked as "NS" for no splinters) or allows controlled splinters ("S").
- Extension rules outline how higher-classified products satisfy lower levels of resistance without extra testing.
Testing Methods
- Clearly defined procedures for mounting, preparing, and conditioning test samples.
- Standardized ballistic test conditions, including precise distances, bullet velocities, and strike patterns.
- Use of a witness foil system to detect and classify splintering from bullet impact.
Performance Requirements
- Criteria for "no perforation" by the projectile or fragments.
- Distinctions between total containment (no splinters) and controlled splinter release.
Reporting
- Detailed requirements for test reports to ensure traceability and clarity in product certification.
Applications
Bullet-resistant glazing, as defined in oSIST prEN 1063:2019, has a broad range of practical applications in building security and crime prevention, including:
- Banks, financial institutions, and currency exchange locations where staff and assets require protection from armed attacks.
- Government and military installations that mandate enhanced glazing security for vulnerable entry points.
- Retail facilities (e.g., jewelry stores, high-value goods outlets) at risk of armed robbery.
- Airports, embassies, and consulates requiring bullet-resistant partitioning and facades.
- Prisons and law enforcement buildings, securing observation areas and control rooms.
- Commercial or residential buildings within high-crime environments seeking upgraded security glazing solutions.
The standard assists architects, builders, and property managers in specifying, selecting, and validating bullet-resistant glass systems that meet rigorous security performance benchmarks.
Related Standards
For specification and compliance in the construction and security glazing sectors, oSIST prEN 1063:2019 relates to several key international standards, including:
- EN ISO 12543 series: Laminated glass and laminated safety glass (definitions, requirements, test methods, durability, dimensions, and appearance)
- EN 14449: Laminated glass and laminated safety glass - Evaluation of conformity and product standard
- EN 15755-1: Adhesive backed polymeric filmed glass - Definitions and requirements
- EN ISO 868: Plastics and ebonite - Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (relevant for test setup materials)
Compliance with these related standards ensures seamless integration, safety, and durability of bullet-resistant glazing products in building projects across Europe and beyond.
Keywords: bullet-resistant glazing, security glazing standard, testing classification, bullet attack resistance, building security, crime prevention, laminated glass, glass in building
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Frequently Asked Questions
oSIST prEN 1063:2019 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Glass in building - Security glazing - Testing and classification of resistance against bullet attack". This standard covers: This document 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 and in some saces, insulating glass units. This document applies to: - attack by handguns, rifles and shotguns; - glazing in buildings, for interior and exterior use; - the glazing product itself, assuming proper fixing; NOTE 2 The protection provided by bullet-resistant glazing depends not only on the product itself, but also upon the design and fixing of the glass.
This document 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 and in some saces, insulating glass units. This document applies to: - attack by handguns, rifles and shotguns; - glazing in buildings, for interior and exterior use; - the glazing product itself, assuming proper fixing; NOTE 2 The protection provided by bullet-resistant glazing depends not only on the product itself, but also upon the design and fixing of the glass.
oSIST prEN 1063:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.310 - Protection against crime; 81.040.20 - Glass in building. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
oSIST prEN 1063:2019 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1063:2000, SIST EN 1063:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
oSIST prEN 1063:2019 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011; Standardization Mandates: M/135. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2019
Steklo v gradbeništvu - Varnostna zasteklitev - Preskušanje in klasifikacija
odpornosti proti strelom
Glass in building - Security glazing - Testing and classification of resistance against bullet
attack
Glas im Bauwesen - Sicherheitssonderverglasung - Prüfverfahren und Klasseneinteilung
für den Widerstand gegen Beschuß
Verre dans la construction - Vitrage de sécurité - Essai et classification de la résistance à
l’attaque par balle
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 1063
ICS:
13.310 Varstvo pred kriminalom Protection against crime
81.040.20 Steklo v gradbeništvu Glass in building
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2019
ICS 13.310; 81.040.20 Will supersede EN 1063:1999
English Version
Glass in building - Security glazing - Testing and
classification of resistance against bullet attack
Verre dans la construction - Vitrage de sécurité - Essai Glas im Bauwesen - Sicherheitssonderverglasung -
et classification de la résistance à l'attaque par balle Prüfverfahren und Klasseneinteilung für den
Widerstand gegen Beschuß
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 129.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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© 2019 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. prEN 1063:2019 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Classification of the levels of bullet-resistance and test conditions . 6
4.1 Classification and requirements for the testing. 6
4.2 Extension rules. 8
5 Test pieces for testing . 9
6 Perforation . 9
7 Performance requirements . 9
7.1 General . 9
7.2 No Splinters . 9
7.3 Splinters . 9
8 Test method . 10
8.1 Apparatus . 10
8.1.1 General . 10
8.1.2 Rigid frame . 10
8.1.3 Splinter collecting box . 10
8.1.4 Witness foil . 10
8.1.5 Velocity measuring system . 11
8.1.6 Ballistic testing equipment Tables 1, 2 and 3 list the weapons and ammunition
required . 11
8.2 Test performance . 11
8.2.1 Condition of test piece . 11
8.2.2 Procedure. 11
8.2.3 Validity of shots . 12
9 Test report and Test report summary . 12
9.1 Test report . 12
9.2 Test Report summary (optional) . 13
Bibliography . 14
European foreword
This document (prEN 1063:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 129 “Glass in
building”, the secretariat of which is held by NBN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 1063:1999.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are:
a) A new ammunition was added for class BR3;
b) A new class was created for rifles (KS);
c) Extension rules have been clearly defined.
Introduction
The main requirement for bullet-resistant glazing is to prevent the penetration of projectiles from
various types of weapon. The classification of bullet-resistance of glazing in this document is a technical
classification, based on common weapons and ammunition, in order of attacking power. As the variety
of weapons and ammunition does not allow them all to be taken into account, a selection had to be
made that covers most weapons and ammunition. The choice of bullet-resistant glazing is established
by the user for each individual case.
1 Scope
This document 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 and in some saces, insulating glass
units.
This document applies to:
— attack by handguns, rifles and shotguns;
— glazing in buildings, for interior and exterior use;
— the glazing product itself, assuming proper fixing;
NOTE 2 The protection provided by bullet-resistant glazing depends not only on the product itself, but also
upon the design and fixing of the glass.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 868, Plastics and ebonite. Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore
hardness)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
bullet-resistant glazing
security glazing that affords a defined resistance against the firing of specified weapons and
ammunition
Note 1 to entry: The glass or plastics component of a unitary bullet-resistant panel may be separated by gas
space
3.2
witness foil
sheet of aluminium foil positioned behind the test piece in order to detect splinters ejected from the
rear face of the test piece by the impact of the bullet and to determine the risks of injury due to the
ejection of these splinters
3.3
attack face
face of a bullet-resistant glazing, marked by the manufacturer and/or supplier that is designed to face
the attack
3.4
perforation
piercing of a test piece by a bullet or by bullet fragments, and/or creation of an opening from the attack
face to the rear face
3.5
striking distance
distance between the centres of two strikes on a test piece
3.6
bullet velocity
velocity of the bullet measured within 2,5 m in front of the attack face of the test piece
3.7
test range
distance between the muzzle of the firearm and the attack face of the test piece
4 Classification of the levels of bullet-resistance and test conditions
4.1 Classification and requirements for the testing
The bullet-resistance glazing intended to withstand certain level(s) of attack shall be classified
according to a class defined in one or more of the tables 1 to 3.
The target should be to match as closely as possible the nominal test conditions.
Table 1 — Classification and test requirements for testing the bullet resistance of glazing: hand
guns and rifles (BR)
Test conditions
Mass
Type of
Test Bullet Striking
Class Calibre Type
nr. of
weapon
[g] distance velocity distance
strikes
[m] [m/s] [mm]
a
BR1 Rifle 0,22 LR L/RN 2,6 ± 0,1 360 ± 10 3 120 ± 10
10,00
Hand 9mm
b
BR2 8,0 ± 0,1 5,00 ± 0,5 400 ± 10 3 120 ± 10
FJ /RN/SC
gun Luger
b
FJ /CB/SC
Hand 0,357
BR3 or 10,2 ± 0,1 5,00 ± 0,5 430 ± 10 3 120 ± 10
gun Magnum
c
FJ /CB/SC
Hand 0,44 Rem.
c
BR4 15,6 ± 0,1 5,00 ± 0,5 440 ± 10 3 120 ± 10
FJ /FN/SC
gun Magnum
5,56 × 45
c
BR5 Rifle 4,0 ± 0,1 10,00 ± 0,5 950 ± 10 3 120 ± 10
FJ /PB/SCP1
d)
b
BR6 Rifle 7,62 × 51 9,5 ± 0,1 10,00 ± 0,5 830 ± 10 3 120 ± 10
FJ /PB/SC
7,62 × 51
c
BR7 Rifle 9,6 ± 0,2 10,00 ± 0,5 820 ± 10 3 120 ± 10
FJ /PB/HC1
e
Abbreviations:
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