February 2021
Comparison of fire resistance standards for data centres
This White Paper compares standards that use test procedures to determine the extent to which various structural measures can protect a data centre from external fire loads. The following standards are compared: EN 1047-2, EN 1363-1 (resp. EN 13501-2), DIN 4102-2, BS 476-20 and NFPA 75.
July 2020
Classification concepts in Burglary Standardization
Since nearly 100 years the industry standardizes burglary tests. The classification in burglary standards can be assessed according to different methods. From simple construction standards to standards which rely on attack times in minutes or on a risk based system, which need an assessment or type test by a qualified laboratory. Every classification system (Design, Time, Tool, Risk and Machine) is different and has its advantages and disadvantages, which will be shown in this White Paper.
July 2020
Background information on safes in Automated Teller Machines Comparison: UL 291 and EN 1143-1
This White Paper compares safes used inside automated teller machines (ATM safes) which are classified according to the lower security levels “UL business hour”, “UL level 1”, “CEN L” and “CEN 1”. On the basis of this White Paper banks and insurers shall be correctly informed about the differences between the classes.
April 2020
Guide on fire resistance – How do different fire resistance standards compare?
There are many test procedures to measure the fire resistance of safes and cabinets. Globalisation has led to a reduction of local test procedures and there are now four leading standards: EN 1047-1, EN 15659, UL 72 and NT Fire 017. This White Paper gives a brief overview about each of the standards and compares them.
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