To properly specify the desired blast resistance for a door assembly, the following information needs to be provided:
- Peak blast pressure — such as 5 psi.
- Either the blast duration (e.g., 60 milliseconds) or blast impulse (e.g., 150 psi-msec).
- Direction of blast pressure loading (i.e., either seated or unseated).
- Acceptable level of post blast event damage: typically limited to Response Categories I, II or III. In general terms, these ratings correspond to (I) no permanent damage, (II) permanent damage but the door remains operable, and (III) more severe damage with the door being inoperable after the blast.