Ballistics Protection
Citadel Storefront solutions with ballistics protection resist bullet penetration while protecting against spalling. Bullet-resistant glazing products are available to address three ballistic threat levels.
The internal polycarbonate layer is bonded to the glass with a patented adhesive process to ensure that even if the glazing breaks, every piece of glass—no matter how small—remains locked in place. Testing at Quantico Marine Base in Virginia demonstrated that the 9/16th-inch glazing offered in the Citadel solution stands up to .22 and 9 mm bullets, hand grenades detonated at three feet, and Claymore mines detonated at 75 feet.
Features
- Also offers forced entry, explosion, and hurricane protection
- 9/16-in glass-clad polycarbonate provides UL Level I protection
- 3/4-in glass-clad polycarbonate provides UL Level II protection
- 1 1/4-in glass-clad polycarbonate provides UL Level III protection
- Windows and doors made with aluminum frames; available in a variety of finishes
- Window dimensions can be either horizontal or vertical
- Doors compatible with electronic activation devices
Testing and Certifications
Design tested per Florida hurricane guidelines:
- Static negative pressure: 150 psf (higher for smaller window sizes)
- Impacts with 9-lb 2x4 at 50 psf
- 9,200 cyclic wind pressure testing
Design fully certified to the following standards:
- Glazing Levels II (9 mm) and III (7.62 NATO round) compliant with NIJ 0108.01
- Large Missile Impact Test per FBC, TAS 201-94 (ASTM E1886)
- Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading per FBC, TAS 203-94 (ASTM E1996)
- Air Infiltration Test, per FBC, TAS 202-94 (ASTM E283-91)
- Uniform Static Air Pressure Test, Loading per FBC TAS 202-94 (ASTM E330-97)
- Water Resistance Test, per FBC, TAS 202-94 (ASTM E331-00)
- Forced Entry Test, per FBC 3693.2 (b) and TAS 202-94