EN 1522:1998
(Main)Windows, doors, shutters and blinds - Bullet resistance - Requirements and classification
General Information
- Abstract
This standard specifies the requirements and classification that windows, doors, shutters and blinds must satisfy when tested in accordance with prEN 1523. This standard is applicable to attacks by hand guns, rifles and shotguns on windows, doors, shutters and blinds complete with their frames and infills, for use in both internal an external locations in buildings. Shutters and blinds should be tested separately and not in conjunction with a window or door, in order to achieve classification in terms of bullet resistance.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 20-Oct-1998
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 33/WG 1/2 - Windows and doors
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 02-Dec-2024
- Completion Date
- 02-Dec-2024
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview
EN 1522:1998 is an important European standard developed by CEN that specifies the requirements and classification system for bullet resistance in windows, doors, shutters, and blinds. The standard ensures these building components, together with their frames and infills, provide verified protection against attacks from handguns, rifles, and shotguns. EN 1522:1998 is applicable for both internal and external installations in buildings where bullet-resistant solutions are necessary for safety and security.
Comprehensive testing is performed in accordance with prEN 1523, covering a range of ballistic threats. The standard also stipulates that shutters and blinds must be tested separately (not in combination with windows or doors), ensuring accurate classification of bullet-resistant performance.
Key Topics
- Product Scope: Applies to windows, doors, shutters, and blinds, including frames and infill panels, intended for bullet-resistant protection.
- Application Environments: Suitable for both internal and external use within a wide range of buildings.
- Testing Procedures: Specifies testing in accordance with prEN 1523 to evaluate bullet resistance.
- Classification System: Establishes clear bullet-resistance classes based on the type of firearm and the ammunition used in testing.
- Component Testing: Requires shutters and blinds to undergo standalone testing for individual classification.
- Security Enhancement: Contributes to building security, particularly for sensitive or high-risk locations.
Applications
EN 1522:1998 is widely used in various sectors where bullet-resistant construction elements are critical for occupant safety and property protection. Practical applications include:
- Government Buildings: Protection for public offices, embassies, and courthouses.
- Financial Institutions: Enhanced security for banks, cash handling centers, and safe rooms.
- Commercial Properties: High-risk retail environments such as jewelry stores or pharmacies.
- Residential Security: Private homes requiring elevated protection due to personal risk.
- Critical Infrastructure: Utility control centers, data centers, and transport hubs.
- Correctional Facilities: Secure cells and observation areas requiring bullet-resistant barriers.
Employing components that comply with EN 1522:1998 helps ensure compliance with legal and insurance requirements for security. The standard also provides specifiers, architects, manufacturers, and property owners with a reliable framework for selecting appropriately classified bullet-resistant windows, doors, shutters, and blinds.
Related Standards
For comprehensive risk management and compliance, EN 1522:1998 is often referenced alongside related standards, including:
- EN 1523 - Test methods for bullet resistance of building components (complementary testing procedures).
- EN 1063 - Glass in building - Security glazing - Testing and classification of resistance against bullet attack.
- ISO 16935 - Glass in building - Security glazing - Testing and classification of resistance against bullet attack (international context).
- EN 1627 - Pedestrian doorsets, windows, and partitions - Burglar resistance - Requirements and classification.
Summary
EN 1522:1998 bullet resistance requirements offer a trusted, standardized approach to safeguarding building openings. By adhering to this standard, organizations and individuals can ensure windows, doors, shutters, and blinds provide effective protection against firearm threats, supporting broader building security strategies and regulatory compliance.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 13659:2015 - Shutters and external venetian blinds - Performance requirements including safety - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1522:1998 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Windows, doors, shutters and blinds - Bullet resistance - Requirements and classification". This standard covers: This standard specifies the requirements and classification that windows, doors, shutters and blinds must satisfy when tested in accordance with prEN 1523. This standard is applicable to attacks by hand guns, rifles and shotguns on windows, doors, shutters and blinds complete with their frames and infills, for use in both internal an external locations in buildings. Shutters and blinds should be tested separately and not in conjunction with a window or door, in order to achieve classification in terms of bullet resistance.
This standard specifies the requirements and classification that windows, doors, shutters and blinds must satisfy when tested in accordance with prEN 1523. This standard is applicable to attacks by hand guns, rifles and shotguns on windows, doors, shutters and blinds complete with their frames and infills, for use in both internal an external locations in buildings. Shutters and blinds should be tested separately and not in conjunction with a window or door, in order to achieve classification in terms of bullet resistance.
EN 1522:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.310 - Protection against crime; 91.060.50 - Doors and windows. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1522:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14351-2:2018, EN 13561:2015, EN 14351-1:2006+A2:2016, EN 1523:1998, EN 14351-1:2006+A1:2010, EN 13659:2015, CEN/TR 14383-5:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1522:1998 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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