{"id":997,"date":"2025-10-23T20:32:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T20:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kelowna.website\/5\/?page_id=997"},"modified":"2026-05-05T12:39:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T19:39:34","slug":"forced-entry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kelowna.website\/5\/commercial\/pedestrian-doors\/forced-entry\/","title":{"rendered":"Forced Entry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Forced Entry Doors<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protection Against Burglary &amp; Attacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearly every type of building requires some level of protection against forced entry. A <strong>security door assembly<\/strong> often serves as the first line of defense, significantly reducing the risk of break-ins, vandalism, or physical attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Determining the appropriate level of protection depends on the building\u2019s purpose and location. <strong>Government and religious facilities<\/strong> may face higher risks of targeted attacks, while <strong>retail and commercial properties<\/strong> are typically more focused on preventing theft. <strong>Schools and educational institutions<\/strong> often require a balanced approach\u2014combining burglary prevention with enhanced safety measures for occupants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specifying Forced Entry Doors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When specifying <strong>forced entry\u2013resistant doors and assemblies<\/strong>, design professionals in Canada should take into account several key factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Budget considerations<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Severity and likelihood of the threat<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type of risk<\/strong> \u2014 whether the concern is physical attack, burglary, or both<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Whether bullet-resistant protection is appropriate<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which testing standards or performance criteria should apply<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are some of the most commonly referenced test standards for forced entry\u2013resistant systems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ASTM F1233 \u2013 Standard Test Method for Security Glazing Materials and Systems<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the most frequently specified standards for <strong>non-government<\/strong> forced entry applications. Products tested under ASTM F1233 are assigned a <strong>resistance rating from Level I to Level V<\/strong>. Testing involves simulated attacks ranging from <strong>10 blows with a ball-peen hammer<\/strong> to <strong>50 impacts with a fire axe<\/strong>, depending on the protection level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ASTM F3038 \u2013 Standard Test Method for Timed Evaluation of Forced-Entry-Resistant Systems<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically specified for <strong>high-risk facilities<\/strong>, ASTM F3038 evaluates how long a door system can resist a coordinated attack. Ratings can be specified for <strong>5, 15, 30, or 60 minutes<\/strong> of forced entry resistance. The test involves <strong>six attackers using tools such as sledgehammers, crowbars, and battering rams<\/strong> to simulate real-world conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Forced Entry Doors Protection Against Burglary &amp; Attacks Nearly every type of building requires some level of protection against forced entry. A security door assembly often serves as the first line of defense, significantly reducing the risk of break-ins, vandalism, or physical attacks. 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