AS/NZS 2343:1997

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..

First published in Australia in part as AS 2343-1980.Revised and redesignated AS 2343.1-1983.AS 2343.2 first published 1984.AS 2343.1-1983 and AS 2343.2-1984 revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS/NZS 2343:1997. 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.