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NPSA has consolidated the Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) chapters into a single comprehensive chapter, covering both impact and delay testing. Vehicle Security Barriers (VSBs) in this chapter are rated according to ISO22341-1, including its predecessors PAS68 and IWA14-1 and/or the NPSA Vehicle Attack Delay Standard (VADS).
By consolidating these chapters, we are creating a single, unified section where all relevant test information for each VSB is readily available. This means:
- Simplified Navigation: Users can now find all testing details in one place, reducing the time and effort required to gather comprehensive information.
- Enhanced Clarity: A unified chapter provides a clearer overview of the tests completed on each product, making it easier to understand compliance and performance.
- Improved Decision-Making: With all testing information consolidated, users can make more informed decisions based on a complete understanding of product standards and assessments.
NPSA strongly recommends that the deployment of VSBs be based on robust security Operational Requirements and a full understanding of their performance capabilities. This enables the selection of suitable measures to provide the appropriate level of protection against defined vehicle-borne threats, thereby reducing risk to an acceptable level.
End-users should verify VSB approval by confirming its presence in this CSE Chapter. For further details on product performance ratings and characteristics, contact the manufacturer listed in the CSE or the test house responsible for conducting the test.
Additional advice is available on our HVM Specialised Guidance page.
You may also contact NaCTSO, Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSAs), Members of the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists, and Chartered Security Professionals.
VSBs not listed in this CSE Chapter have either:
- not been tested
- not been submitted to NPSA for assessment and inclusion in the CSE
- have not met the required performance level.
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