ASTM F1233-26
Standard Test Method for Security Glazing Materials And Systems
| Standard number: | ASTM F1233-26 |
| Released: | 01.10.2026 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 9 |
| Section: | 15.08 |
| Keywords: | asset level; ballistic attack; ballistic impacts; ballistic penetration; blunt tool impacts; body passage; chemical deterioration; forced entry; glazing classification; glazing system tests; passage of contraband; physical attack; relation ballistic threats; security glazing; security glazing materials; security glazing systems; spall; thermal stress; threat level; witness plate ; |
| ASTM number: | ASTM F1233 |
| Supersedes: | F1233-21 |
1.1 This test method sets forth procedures whose purpose is limited to the evaluation of the resistance of security glazing materials and systems against the following threats:
1.1.1 Ballistic Impact,
1.1.2 Blunt Tool Impacts,
1.1.3 Sharp Tool Impacts,
1.1.4 Thermal Stress, and
1.1.5 Chemical Deterioration.
Note 1: Specifically exempted from this test method are the use of power (motor or engine-driven) tools or devices, explosives, military ordinance (excepting small arms) and tools, processes or devices requiring more than two persons to transport and operate.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pounds are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.