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Safety and Security Film for Government, Pharmaceuticals and Petrochemical use

Introduction

Government spaces, building and locations are constantly under alert. The level of personal alert can flex from low to severe. Personal safety is a major concern for these individuals who work within the confines of a government entity on a daily basis. Glass is the weakest link within the building envelope and flying glass shards are the single greatest source of injury and death. Campbell Window Film has been on the forefront of ensuring government areas the highest glass security. A highly trained and factory certified salesperson is available to meet and present you the best solutions for your security needs.  

The US General Services Administration, GSA, has continued to upgrade the mandate requirements regarding glass and shatter resistance. Meeting the government requirements for personal safety may require upgrading existing glass.  Whether the glass breaks due to forced entry, seismic activity or bomb blast, minimizing the flight path of the glass will minimize the danger to human life. The GSA has set forth standards regarding window film application and attachment systems. When applied correctly by a certified installation team, Safety and Security Window Film will minimize flying glass shards in blast situations. WINGARD WINdow Glazing Analysis Response and Design is a computer program available from the GSA (www.oca.gsa.gov). This program is the GSA and ISC standard for the analysis and design of windows subjected to blast loads.

For a basic understanding, please refer to the graph listed below along with the definitions of each level of protection.

Glass with no protection

Glass with film, daylight application

Glass with film and 4 sided attachment system

Performance
Condition

Protection Level

Hazard Level

Description of Window Glazing Response

1

SAFE

NONE

Glazing does not break. No visible damage to glazing or frame.

2

VERY HIGH

NONE

Glazing cracks but is retained by the frame. Dusting or very small fragments near sill or on floor acceptable.

3A

HIGH

VERY LOW

Glazing cracks. Fragments enter space and land on floor no further than 3.3 ft. from the window.

3B

HIGH

LOW

Glazing cracks. Fragments enter space and land on floor no further than 10 ft. from the window.

4

MEDIUM

MEDIUM

Glazing cracks. Fragments enter space and land on floor and impact a vertical witness panel at a distance of no more than 10 ft. from the window at a height no greater than 2 ft. above the floor.

5

LOW

HIGH

Glazing cracks and window system fails catastrophically. Fragments enter space impacting a vertical witness panel at a distance of no more than 10 ft. from the window at a height greater than 2 ft. above the floor.

In the United States we have daily occurrences of blast.  This information is collected and analyzed by the U.S. Bomb Data Center (USBDC). Its purpose is to collect data and to provide investigators with analytical products to assist in the investigation of the criminal misuse of explosives and acts of arson. According to findings, from 2004 to 2006 there were over 10,000 total explosive incidents in the United States. Within that number, over 1,500 of those incidents were actual bomb incidents that lead to over 500 injuries and 68 fatalities.  For more information go to www.atf.gov



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