{"id":2810,"date":"2026-03-31T17:25:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T17:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isoclimagroup.com\/us\/?p=2810"},"modified":"2026-03-31T17:29:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T17:29:02","slug":"security-glazing-in-justice-facilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isoclimagroup.com\/us\/security-glazing-in-justice-facilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Security Glazing in Justice Facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
How dual-threat protection, surface durability, and design flexibility are shaping secure glazing choices<\/em>
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Glazing in a courthouse, detention center, or secure processing area needs to perform under constant use while providing a high level of protection. In these settings, glass is exposed to frequent cleaning, repeated contact, and daily wear, which can reduce its visibility over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is why glazing systems are now specified not only for how they handle multiple threats, but also for how well they hold up under daily use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One System for Ballistic and Forced-Entry Protection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In secure areas, glazing often has to do more than one job. An opening in a holding area, intake space, control point, or secure transaction area may need to resist ballistic attacks while still holding up as a barrier against forced entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isoclima\u2019s ARMORGARD\u2122 Ultimate addresses both in one system. It combines National Institute of Justice (NIJ 0108.01) Level IIIA bullet resistance<\/a> with ASTM F1233-21 Class 3.3 forced-entry protection<\/a> and is tested against five shots from a .44 Magnum SWCGC and five shots from a 9mm FMJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That combination is especially relevant in justice environments where glazing must support daily operations while still performing under high-risk conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This aligns with how glazing is used in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n