Can fire-rated glass also be impact rated and bullet resistant?

In addition to defending against the spread of fire and smoke, modern fire-rated glazing is available with high impact safety, forced-entry and bullet resistance ratings. Building professionals can select from products with a superior level of fire and impact protection, including laminated fire-rated glass ceramic and fire-resistive glazing products that meet ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR1201 (Cat. I and II) impact resistance classifications. Such products satisfy the 2021 IBC impact-safety requirement for fire-rated glazing in hazardous locations. They do not shatter, or shatter in a safe pattern when struck by people or objects, providing critical protection in high traffic areas.

Select fire-rated glazing products are also available with forced-entry and bullet resistance ratings. For example, Pilkington Pyrostop^® BR fire-resistant transparent wall panels are available as a single glazing panel with up to a Level VIII bullet resistance rating according to UL 752 standards and two-hour fire ratings. In addition, TGProtect™ FR System protects against fire and forced-entry, meeting HP White 5-aa10 and is certified to ASTM E2395 standards. Such products can help delay intruders and enable occupants to see danger approaching, while also standing guard against the threat of fire. These multifunctional products are ideal for entryways and other areas where improved security is critical to the wellbeing of occupants.