DIVISION # 08840

See also

• #13070
• #06610
• #08582
• #01850
• #08300

Bullet Resistant Transaction Windows:

Bullet Guard makes windows and pass-thrus to custom fit site requirements. We do not require the site to fit our windows. And, we can accomplish this is in the time it takes most companies to pull a window off the shelf!

Bullet Guard will make:

• Glass windows with metal speakers or intercoms.
• Voice around the frames windows
• Voice port/backplate cut out windows.
• Vertical voice port/backplate windows.

We can make most any window specified. But for most applications, the one preferred by most end users is the Bullet Guard Continuous Horizontal Voice Port/Backplate Window. This window is preferred because it is the most customer friendly window due largely to not being restrictive. Because the voice port runs the full width of the window, customers and employees are not restricted as to where they use the window, or how many use the window. This window is for interior use.

This window comes in Levels 1, 2 and 3 materials. These materials are placed into Bullet Guard Ballistic Capture Frames for ballistic and "pop-out" security. The frames are either 3 or 4 sided depending upon the use (interior/exterior) and the type of transaction accessories (pass-thrus, deal trays, etc.) Window is ready for installation into a finished opening. Frames are aluminum finished in baked-on enamel in traditional or decorator colors.

Accessories can be added in various combinations to all transaction windows. With the addition of a Deal Tray Shelf, an Interlock Pass-Thru and a Voice Port, the window becomes a Walk-up Window. These windows are shipped assembled, ready to install. Design and materials vary depending upon interior or exterior application.

Add to basic window all or in part as requirement dictates:

Deal Tray*

• Stainless steel or faux marble
• 12" or 16" wide by 10" deep.

Shelf with Molded Tray*

• 12" to 32" deep by window width by 2" high.
• Stainless Steel.
• Faux Marble or Solid Surface.
• Plastic Laminate with recessed tray.
• Non Ricochet.
• Wind Flaps for exterior use or to lessen smoke bomb intrusion.

Interlock Pass-Thrus:

• Moves articles or merchandise from safe to protected side.
• Come in a variety of sizes for banks, fast food, c-stores, post offices, hospitals, walk-up windows and innumerable uses.
• Interlock pass-thrus are made of either Acrylic or Polycarbonate depending upon the Level specified.
• Only one door can open at a time.
• Suitable for interior and exterior operation.

Made of Clear UL752 Acrylic or Polycarbonate

Low Maintenance

Standard Sizes

• 12" wide by 14" high by 16.50" deep
• 16" wide by 16" high by 16.50" deep
• 16" wide by 16" high by 22" deep
• 22" wide by 16" high by 28" deep
• Custom Sizes Available for vaults, post offices, etc.

Voice Ports**

• Circular cut out with Slide-shut backplate to prevent air intrusion, exterior.
• Rectangular cut out with backplate for interior use.
• Continuous Horizontal Voice Port/backplate for interior use.
• Vertical offset for interior use.
• Intercoms and specially adapted speakers to lessen feed-back.

We design bullet resistant enclosures every day. Please, give us your bullet resistant requirements and we will write the specifications and design the project at no additional fee!

Following is a sample of common specification suggestions:

Standards and Specifications For Bullet Resistant 3 Sided Transaction Window

Part 1

1.1 The publications below form a part of this specification.

• Underwriters Laboratory UL-752 9th edition, standard for Bullet Resistant Equipment (January 27, 1995).

1.2 Submittals

• The following shall be submitted in accordance with Sections 08800 and 13700 and the SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: Submit for approval prior to fabrication samples, brochures, specifications, UL Listing and UL-752 Current Test Results as provided by Underwriters Laboratory, and printed data in sufficient detail to indicate compliance with the contract documents.

1.3 Design

• Through design, manufacturing and construction technique so that frame can be rated by the manufacturer to be “non-ricochet type" and “non-pop out type", which holds the glazing in place. *Frames with removable stops are not acceptable.

1.4 Warranty

• All materials and workmanship shall be warranted against defects for a period of two (2) years from date of receipt at job site.

Part 2

2.1 Manufacturer

• The transaction windows to be manufactured as indicated on the approved drawings by Bullet Guard Corporation, West Sacramento, CA. 1-800-233-5632. www.bulletguard.com.

2.2 Frames

• Frames to be deep capture with a minimum deep capture of one inch on all three sides of the window.
• Frames to be specifically extruded to allow all fasteners to be applied to the protected side of the frame.
• Frames to be made of 6063 Aluminum Alloy with a minimum wall thickness of .125".
• Frames must be pre-glazed at the manufacturer facility and shipped to the installation site.
• No glazing shall take place at the job site.

2.3 Glazing

• Windows to be glazed with UL listed materials (Specify level) such as acrylic, polycarbonate or glass clad polycarbonate. The bottom panel shall sit flush on the counter and be polished clear so as to not obstruct the view.

2.4 Deal tray and Counter

• Provide a 2-1/4" thick counter top the full width of the window lined with UL-752 ballistic fiberglass, the same level of protection as the glazing.
• Counter to have built in stainless steel non-ricochet deal tray.
• Counter top can be made of wood and finished with plastic laminate or it can be made of stainless steel.

2.5 Voice Port

• Windows to have natural voice ports for sound transmission.
• Voice ports must be made of the same glazing material and must overlap the gap in the glazing a minimum of 2".
• Voice ports can be horizontal or vertical and can be made in any shape to match existing décor.
• Stainless steel voice ports of equal ballistic protection can be substituted.

Part 3

3.1 Installation

• In accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

3.2 Protection

• It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to see that any scratches or damage caused in shipping or handling of the products are properly cleaned and touched up.
• Store the products in a dry, heated location, covered and ventilated to protect them from damage.
• Repair damaged units prior to completion and acceptance of the project or replace with new, as directed.

3.3 Cleaning

• Upon completion, clean units thoroughly. Clean glazing products in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

For more information see Bullet Guard section, Division 13070.