# Regulation (EU) No 1214/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 November 2011 on the professional cross-border transport of euro cash by road between euro-area Member States, Division (a): Test of IBNS’ resistance to different attack scenarios

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Member States must carry out six of the various tests simulating attack scenarios, while the other tests may also be carried out in accordance with the applicable national rules.
For each of the tests carried out, the result must be a pass within the meaning of point II(c):
compulsory tests:
1.. cutting of the power supply;
2.. breaking into the container;
3.. opening the container by destructive means (e.g. sledgehammer);
4.. rapid cutting (‘guillotining’);
5.. immersion in liquid;
6.. gradual and immediate exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold): e.g. cooling in liquid nitrogen and heating in a preheated oven,
recommended tests that may also be carried out:
7.. resistance to firearms (e.g. with 12-bore cartridges);
8.. use of chemicals;
9.. free drop;
10.. exposure to significant electromagnetic surges;
11.. exposure to significant electrostatic surges.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2011/1214/annex/II/division/III/division/a (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2011-1214/annex-II/division-III/division-a
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