(Intertek: Boxborough, Massachusetts) -- Intertek, a provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of global and local industries, recently announced it has launched a certification program for blast-resistant products.

Since September 11, 2001, government organizations such as the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of State have issued blast requirements for assemblies installed in government buildings, thereby driving the need for a third-party product testing and certification program. Governing bodies and code officials look for assurance that assemblies will protect people and property from explosion-induced forces.

Under the program, blast resistant door and window assemblies will be tested and certified according to the requirements of ASTM F 2247-03—“Standard Test Method for Metal Doors Used in Blast Resistant Applications” and ASTM F 1642-04—“Standard Test Method for Glazing and Glazing Systems Subject to Airblast Loadings.”

As evidence of compliance to ASTM F 2247-03 and ASTM F 1642-04, products will bear Intertek’s proprietary WH Mark. Authorities Having Jurisdiction, such as fire marshals, inspectors and code officials throughout North America can be confident that these products perform to the required minimum damage performance criteria under specified blast conditions.

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