Safety & Security Window Film

Safety & Security Window Film

Excellent Window Tinting also offers a specialized security window film that adds a layer of protection that prevents the shattering of your windows. The durable polymer film and tough adhesive bonds to glass, forming a safety–net, holding the glass in place at the point of impact. Security Window film is six – nine times thicker than conventional film and the strong adhesive bonds with the glass forming a safety–net keeping the broken, shattered glass together in one piece protecting your loved ones and valuables from harm.

Safety–enhanced window film also serves as a protective barrier creating a sense of privacy and also reducing theft and crime. Our highly developed coating is almost impenetrable, but still delicate enough to let in sunlight and maintain a beautiful view. If theft is their goal, the same protective quality that keeps flying glass shards from entering your home stops criminals from the Smash & Grab of your family's hard–earned possessions!

Safety window film is a specially engineered film applied to existing glass to improve impact resistance and hold broken glass together.

Unlike decorative or solar films, safety compliant film is designed to:

• Reduce the risk of injury from broken glass
• Keep glass fragments adhered to the film after impact
• Improve overall glass performance in safety-required areas

When properly tested and installed, safety window film can help non-tempered glass meet recognized safety standard ANSI Z97.1.

Safety Window Film for ANSI Z97.1 Compliance

ANSI Z97.1 is the nationally recognized standard for safety glazing materials in the United States.

It establishes testing methods that measure how glass or glass-film systems perform when impacted. To comply, the glass system must withstand impact forces, break safely without producing dangerous shards, and retain fragments in a controlled manner.

Untempered Windows Cause Failed Inspections



A Failed Certificate of Occupancy because of untempered windows is one of the most common inspection issues for both residential and commercial properties. This often happens when:

• Buildings were constructed before current safety codes
• Renovations changed how glass is used
• Glass labels identifying tempered glass are missing
• Non-tempered replacement glass was installed

Inspectors frequently reference ANSI Z97.1 when evaluating glass safety, especially when safety film is used instead of tempered glass. Using safety window film instead of glass replacement offers clear advantages:

• Lower cost compared to full replacement
• Minimal disruption to occupants
• Faster inspection approval
• Improved occupant safety
• Preservation of existing glass and frames