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    Oregon Ballistic Laboratories

    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 Systems
    ASTM F3561 – Forced Entry Resistance of Fenestration 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

    1

    Contact Us

    Contact us via email and include the desired testing service as well as basic information outlining your company's needs.

    2

    Submit a Project Request Form

    After we receive basic testing information we will send you a link to fill out our project request form.

    3

    Quote

    Once we review your project request form we will send you a formal quote for services, we will also discuss scheduling.

    4

    Send in Your Materials

    Next, you will submit payment and send materials you need tested to our lab at 2873 22nd St. SE, Salem, OR USA 97303.

    5

    Testing

    When we have received payment, materials and a finalized test plan we will begin testing your product.

    6

    Final Report

    Once testing is complete you will receive a formal report detailing the outcome of your product's testing.

    Darius Nuttbrock

    Darius Nuttbrock

    Ballistic, Body Armor, FE/BR Range Director

    Dnuttbrock@oregonbl.com