Overview
ISO/TS 22359-2:2026 sets out the essential requirements for protective equipment used in hardened protective shelters. As part of the broader ISO 22359 series on security and resilience, this technical specification provides guidelines for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of shelters intended to protect occupants from hazardous events. The document specifies the functional requirements and verification methods for equipment categories crucial to achieving a specified protection level within such shelters.
Key stakeholders who benefit from this standard include architects, engineers, manufacturers, and procurement professionals engaged in the design, production, or sourcing of shelter protective equipment. The specification does not cover auxiliary systems or structural elements like walls, roofs, heating, ventilation, or safety electronics, focusing solely on the specialized equipment that directly contributes to occupant protection.
Key Topics
ISO/TS 22359-2:2026 addresses six primary categories of shelter protective equipment, each of which plays a vital role in robust shelter construction and occupant safety:
General requirements detailed include: minimum design service life, corrosion and fire resistance, operational temperature and humidity ranges, markings for traceability, routine maintenance protocols, and user instruction documentation.
Applications
Implementing ISO/TS 22359-2:2026 ensures that hardened protective shelters meet high standards of safety and resilience. Practical applications include:
- Shelter Design and Engineering: Architects and engineers can reference the requirements to select or specify compliant protective equipment for new construction or retrofit projects.
- Manufacturing: Producers of blast doors, gastight valves, CBRN filtration units, and similar equipment can align development and quality control with internationally recognized standards.
- Procurement: Organizations sourcing equipment can use this specification to ensure consistency, reliability, and safety when purchasing shelter components.
- Auditing and Compliance: Facility owners and operators can reference the standard for maintenance, verification, and documentation, supporting regulatory and internal compliance efforts.
The standard applies to shelters intended for both civilian and critical infrastructure use, including emergency management, defense, and high-risk industrial sectors.
Related Standards
Several ISO standards are referenced for terminology, verification methods, and supplementary requirements related to shelter protective equipment:
- ISO 22300: Security and resilience - Vocabulary.
- ISO 22359:2024: Security and resilience - Guidelines for hardened protective shelters.
- ISO 12944-2: Corrosion protection of steel structures.
- ISO 16890-1: Air filtration technical specifications and classification.
- ISO 29463-1: High-efficiency air filter performance and testing.
- ISO 2135:2024: Anodizing and testing of aluminum coatings.
Together, these standards support a robust framework for achieving comprehensive protection and resilience in hardened protective shelter design and operation.
By adhering to ISO/TS 22359-2:2026, stakeholders ensure their protective shelters deliver reliable, verifiable, and internationally recognized levels of safety and operational readiness.