Forced Entry Testing
Providing Customers with unparalleled Forced Entry Ballistic Resistance Testing
OBL provides Forced Entry and Ballistic Resistance (FEBR) testing for hardened doors, windows, and other building products, offering a dedicated FEBR range configured for flexibility and quick sample changeouts. Our skilled attack team efficiently tests multiple products within a single day.
Certified by the U.S. Department of State for compliance with SD-STD-01.01 Rev. H, OBL meets rigorous standards for testing structural systems’ forced entry and ballistic resistance. Outside of embassies and consulates, our A2LA scope of accreditation covers 5aa10, LPS 1175, and multiple ASTM test methods to support the private sector for data centers, schools, courthouses, and other high-value targets.
OBL performs the following FE/BR tests:
5-aa10 – Reinforcing & Testing of Standard of Wood, Hollow Metal Doors, Frames, Glass & Hardware
ASTM E2353 – Performance of Glazing in Permanent Railing Systems
ASTM F1233 – Security Glazing Materials & Systems
ASTM F1450 – Testing of Hollow Metal Swinging Doors for Detention & Correctional Facilities
ASTM F1915 – Testing of Glazing for Detention Facilities
ASTM F2781 – Forced Entry, Ballistic, & Low impact Resistance of Security Fence Systems
ASTM F3038 – Method for Timed Evaluation of Forced Entry Resistant Sytems
ASTM F3561 – Forced Entry Resistance of Fenstration Systems
ASTM F588 – Measuring Resistance of Window Assemblies
HPW-TP-0500.03 – Transparent Materials For Use in Forced Entry or Containment Barrels
HPW-TP-0508 – Forced Entry Resistance of Security Structures and Subassemblies
LPS 1175 – Intruder Resistant Building Components
LPS 1270 – Intruder Resistant Security Glazing Units
SD-STD-01.01 Rev. G – Forced Entry & Ballistic Resistance of Building systems
SD-STD-01.01 Rev. H – Forced Entry & Ballistic Resistance of Building systems
what to expect
initial contact
Contact us via email and include the desired testing service as well as basic information outlining your companies needs.
Submit a project request form
After we receive basic testing information we will send you a link to fill out our project request form.
quote
Once we review your project request form we will send you a formal quote for services, we will also discuss scheduling.
Send in your Materials
Next, you will submit payment and send materials you need tested to our lab
2873 22nd St. SE. Salem, OR USA 97303
testing
When we have received payment, materials and a finalized test plan we will begin testing your product.
Final report
Finally, once testing is complete you will receive a formal report detailing the outcome of your products testing.
