Everything you need to know about the new Australian Standards (AS5039)
What’s changed
Recent updates to the Australian Standards (AS5039) for security screens aim to enhance installation procedures and product quality.
To help your screens stay resilient to harsh Australian conditions for years to come, these updates include new specifications for corrosion testing. It’s now simpler to compare products and know exactly what you’re getting thanks to the introduction of product definitions, categories, and labels.
To more accurately gauge a screen’s resistance to attempted entry with force, two new Dynamic Impact testing categories—SL100 and SL200—have been added to the Australian Standards. Installation specifications are also in place, such as drainage requirements to stop water damage.
Manufacturers have to pass all the required methods of test to achieve a security rated product and installers are required to apply compliance labels, and provide certification after screens are installed.
This means you can be confident your screens meet strict Australian Standards from the factory to your home.
There are three parts to the Australian Standards
AS5039.1
CLASSIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE
Specifies the requirements
for security screens used in residential buildings, focusing on their resistance to forced entry.
AS5039.2
INSTALLATION
Specifies the requirements for the installation of security screens, ensuring that screens are installed correctly to meet performance standards and withstand forced entry attempts.
AS5039.3
METHODS OF TEST
Specifies the test methods
for evaluating the security performance of security screens. Outlining procedures for assessing resistance to attack methods.
The methods of test is
made up of six tests
Dynamic Impact
Jemmy
Test
Pull
Test
Probe
Test
Knife Shear Test
Corrosion Test
The six tests used in AS5039.3 – Methods of test have been updated. The Dynamic Impact test (at Security Level SL100 or SL200), the pull test, the probe test, the knife shear test, the jemmy test, and a corrosion test are now included. The corrosion test has taken the place of the shear test that was applied to diamond grille products.
Dynamic Impact Security Levels
In the Dynamic Impact test, the security screen door or security screen window is hit with either 100 or 200 Joules of force and must stay within the frame to pass.
Security Level 100 (SL100)
To earn a Security Level 100 (SL100) rating, products must withstand five powerful impacts of 100 J each. Our Diamond design security screens – from hinge doors to sliding doors and fixed windows – met this standard during testing.
Security Level 200 (SL200)
To achieve a Security Level 200 (SL200) rating, products must withstand five extreme impacts of 200 J each. Our ForceField and Protec security screens passed this highest level of testing, proving their exceptional strength and durability.
Look for the label
For a screen to be officially classed as a security screen, it must have two labels. These labels are your visual confirmation that you’ve received a genuine, compliant security product.
The Manufacturing Compliance Label is attached by the manufacturer. It confirms that the screen meets AS 5039.1 and has passed all the tests in AS 5039.3. Your label may show either SL100 or SL200 – both indicate a compliant security screen.
The Installation Compliance Label is applied by your installer at the time of installation. This confirms that the screen has been fitted in line with AS 5039.2 standards.
You can also request a Compliance Certificate from any Prowler Proof dealer for added peace of mind. If you’d like to review Prowler Proof’s full test reports, visit the Downloads section of our website.
MANUFACTURING COMPLIANCE LABELS – SL100 AND SL200
INSTALLATION COMPLIANCE LABEL
