This is the first edition of CSA S852, Blast-resistant window anchor systems.

This Standard is intended for use in the design and assessment of anchor systems for windows that have been designed to resist defined blast threats. This Standard applies to both new and existing buildings.

While building security (which includes window security), within the context of building protection against blast threats, is beyond the scope of this Standard, it is an essential aspect to evaluating or modifying the design threat and thus must be well understood by the designer.

Although not specifically identified, users should be aware that the authority having jurisdiction might have additional approval requirements, which are outside of the scope of this Standard. See Clause A.1 for additional information on regulatory compliance.

The development of this Standard was supported by the Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP- 2014-CP-2011).

This Standard was prepared by the Subcommittee on Blast-Resistant Window Anchor Systems, under the direction of the Technical Committee on Blast-Resistant Buildings, and under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.

This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.