Védfokozat

Védfokozat is a Hungarian term that denotes the defense level or degree of protection provided by a system, structure, or device against specified threats. The word is formed from védelem (defense) and fokozat (grade or level), and it is used to express how robust or protective something is in a given context.

In practice, védfokozat functions as a rating used to compare safety or resilience across products, constructions, or procedures. Its exact meaning and the scale employed depend on the domain, such as civil defense, safety engineering, construction, or protective equipment. Typical implementations use either numerical scales (for example, 1–5 or 1–10) or categorical classes (low, medium, high).

Measurement and standards for védfokozat are defined by the relevant regulations or standards bodies within each domain. Ratings reflect performance criteria such as structural integrity, fire resistance, impact or ballistic protection, environmental tolerance, or other threat-specific measures. In Hungarian usage, védfokozat is sometimes discussed alongside related terms such as védelem fokozat or védelmi fokozat, with nuances differing by context.

Limitations include the lack of a universal, cross-domain standard for védfokozat, which means that comparisons must be based on the explicit criteria and documentation of each rating. Users should consult the corresponding standards and test reports to interpret a given védfokozat value accurately.

See also: védelmi fokozat, védelemi szabványok, személyes védőfelszerelés, civil védelem.