Work Item
ASTM WK50338
New Guide for Standard Guide for the Selection of Test Methods and Security Ratings for Forced Entry and Ballistics Resistant (FEBR) Doors, Windows, Other Opening Protectives, Walls Ceilings, Roofs, and Other Fixed Barriers Comprising the Secure Parts of Building Exteriors and the Security Envelope of Secure Areas Inside Buildings
1. Scope
1) the development of standards (specifications, guides, practices, test methods, classifications, or terminology) for homeland security applications that do not exist elsewhere, specifically focusing on protecting responders and the public in the following areas:
• Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive (CBRNE) detection and response (e.g., equipment, use of equipment, and protocols during and after intentional and unintentional events)
• Preparing for and responding to natural disasters, accidents, and intentional events (e.g., training and concept of operations)
• Protecting and equipping public safety personnel and responders in homeland security operations or events, but may cross over to day-to-day operations (e.g., law enforcement personal protective equipment, such as body armor and gloves, and operational equipment used for protection of citizens and responders)
• Security and protection of buildings, critical infrastructure, borders, ports, and transportation systems (e.g., preparation for intentional and unintentional events, resiliency of infrastructure, and physical protection barriers)
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2) the coordination and development of standards for homeland security applications with other ASTM committees (such as F23 and D13) or other standards developing organizations having similar or related scopes (such as NFPA and ANSI).
2.2 It is the intention of E54 to coordinate with other ASTM committees and standards developing organizations having similar or related scopes to ensure that E54 does not duplicate efforts of others and to ensure the development occurs within the proper organization.
2.3 Coordination with others will be the responsibility of the E54 Strategic Planning Subcommittee.
Keywords
Physical security; forced entry; forced entry resistant; bullet resistant; ballistics resistant; FEBR; security doors; security windows; security walls; security roofs; security barriers; control rooms; control enclosures
Rationale
The standard is needed in order to provide guidance in selecting the best test methods for FEBR products and systems that suit various security applications
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 06-10-2015
Technical Contact: James Stapleton Jr.
Item: 001
Ballot: E54.05 (15-01)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 001
Ballot: E54.05 (21-01)
Status: Negative Votes Need Resolution