Author: Tessa Klueger

In order to understand what bullet resistant glass is right for your building or structure, you first need to understand the different ballistic standards that are used to measure the level of protection each product provides. The UL 752 ratings offer a system for understanding ballistic protection in bullet resistant glass for a variety of use cases and products (ex. transaction security barriers). Here’s some more information to help you understand what the UL 752 levels mean.

If you’re going to design a building that includes a safe room, there are many different factors to take into consideration. A safe room is a hardened structure within a building that is designed to provide protection in extreme weather events like tornadoes and hurricanes. FEMA offers some guidelines on construction and testing for safe room doors and other building components recommended for commercial safe rooms.

If you’re designing a building that includes a tornado-safe room, which is required in public buildings in some parts of the country, then you need to familiarize yourself with the legal requirements that those shelters must meet in order to be compliant.

With the Atlantic hurricane season on the horizon, builders and architects might be especially concerned with hurricane windows which are made to withstand the strong winds, rain, and debris of hurricanes and other major storms.

Adding bullet resistant glass, bullet proof doors, windows, or entryway features is a great option for improving security at schools, banks, or corporate facilities. These products are available in several varieties and configurations, so it’s important to educate yourself on the different types available in order to make the best choice for your particular building.

The 2015 update to the International Building Code (IBC) includes an updated ICC 500 section, which requires certain buildings in high-risk areas to incorporate tornado-safe rooms into their construction. So if you’re designing any new schools, first-responder facilities, or select community centers in 250 mph wind zones, a safe room must be a part of your plans.