AS/NZS 2343:1997

1 - AS/NZS 2343:1997 BULLET-RESISTANT PANELS AND ELEMENTS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - FOREWORD
7 - 1 SCOPE
7 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 3 DEFINITIONS
7 - 3.1 Bullet-resistant panel
7 - 3.2 Bullet-resistant element
8 - 4 CLASSIFICATION
8 - 5 CONSTRUCTION
8 - 5.1 Bullet-resistant glazing panels
9 - 5.2 Opaque bullet- resistant panels and elements
9 - 6 TESTING
9 - 6.1 Test pieces
9 - 6.2 Performance testing
9 - 7 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
10 - 8 MARKING
10 - 8.1 General requirements
10 - 8.2 Methods of marking
11 - APPENDIX A - MEANS FOR DEMONSTRATING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS STANDARD
11 - A1 SCOPE
11 - A2 STATISTICAL SAMPLING
11 - A3 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
11 - A4 SUPPLIER’S QUALITY SYSTEM
12 - A5 OTHER MEANS OF ASSESSMENT
13 - APPENDIX B - DETERMINATION OF RESISTANCE TO BALLISTIC ATTACK
13 - B1 SCOPE
13 - B2 PRINCIPLE
13 - B3 APPARATUS
13 - B4 PROCEDURE
13 - B4.1 For panels
14 - B4.2 For elements
14 - B5 TEST REPORT
16 - APPENDIX C - WEATHERING AND CONDITIONING
16 - C1 SCOPE
16 - C2 PRINCIPLE
16 - C3 APPARATUS
16 - C4 SAMPLES
16 - C5 WEATHERING
16 - C6 CONDITIONING
17 - APPENDIX D - METHODS FOR MEASURING THE VELOCITY OF PROJECTILES
17 - D1 SCOPE
17 - D2 PRINCIPLE
17 - D3 DESIGN
17 - D3.1 General considerations
17 - D3.2 Photoelectric screen method
17 - D3.3 Coil method

Specifies the requirements for bullet-resistant panels and elements according to their performance in preventing penetration by projectiles discharged from firearms under controlled conditions. This Standard applies to transparent, opaque and translucent panels.

This Standard specifies requirements for bullet-resistant panels and elements according to their performance in preventing penetration by projectiles discharged from firearms under controlled conditions. This Standard applies to transparent, opaque and translucent panels and other components including but not restricted to frames, mullions, voice transfer louvres and pass-through devices (elements).

This Standard does not include a requirement for the retention of bullet-resistant properties for a stated period of time nor requirements for certain other aspects such as the durability of the glazing. Such requirements may be nominated by a purchaser who will determine the criteria and agree to the method for demonstration of compliance.

NOTES:
1 Glazing panels that are much smaller than the type test samples, as described in this Standard, may provide less protection in service than is indicated by the performance of the samples.
2 Advisory information on the assessment of compliance with this Standard is given in Appendix A..

Originated in Australia in part as AS 2343-1980.
Final Australian editions AS 2343.1-1983 and AS 2343.2-1984.
Jointly revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS/NZS 2343:1997.