Security Glazing for Schools
The study of types and applications of security glazing
Sponsored by National Glass Association
This presentation is a study of the types and applications of security glazing being used in schools. It will review the various threats posed to school buildings and their occupants including forced entry and bullet resistant glazing, and the use of security window films. It will also detail the difference between safety and security, how that dictates building materials used and how it elevates the protection of individuals within.
The study of types and applications of security glazing.
The National Glass Association (NGA) is the largest trade association serving the architectural glass and metals industry. A technical and educational resource, NGA envisions a future in which glass is the material of choice to enhance spaces where people live, play, learn, and work.
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in August 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Recognize security threats to individuals in educational facilities
- Explain the importance of school to communities
- Summarize voluntary guidelines and current legislation trends
- Compare and contrast the concept of safety glazing versus security glazing
- Outline current glazing options for forced entry assaults
- List the applicable security test standards
