Date:2001-10

Windowsandexternalpedestriandoors–Productstandard

FensterundAu?entüren-Produktnorm

Fenetresetportesexterieures–Normedeproduit

EuroWindoorProductStandard-WindowsandexternalpedestriandoorsOctober2001

EuroWindoorProductStandard-Windowsandexternalpedestriandoors

October2001

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Contents

Foreword 4

Scope 5

Normativereferences 6

Classificationstandards 6

Testandcalculationstandards 6

Otherstandards 8

Termsanddefinitions 10

Performancecharacteristics 10

General 10

Resistancetowindload 10

Resistancetosnowandpermanentload 10

Safetyincaseoffire 10

Externalfireperformance 10

Reactiontofire 11

Resistancetofire 11

Smokeleakage(S) 11

Selfclosing(C) 11

Abilitytorelease 11

Watertightness 11

Dangeroussubstances 12

Safetyinuse 12

Impactresistance. 12

Load-bearingcapacityofsafetydevicesforhingedandpivotedwindows 12

Externalpedestriandoorswithautomaticopeningand/orclosingdevices 12

Acousticperformance 12

Energyeconomyandheatretention. 12

Thermalperformance 12

Radiationproperties 13

Airpermeability 13

Durability 13

General 13

Specialrequirements 13

Operatingforces 14

Mechanicalstrength 15

Ventilation 15

Bulletresistance 15

Explosionresistance 15

Shocktube 15

Rangetest 15

Mechanicaldurability(Resistancetorepeatedopeningandclosing) 15

Behaviourbetweendifferentclimates 16

Characteristicsfordoorleaves 16

Classificationanddesignation 16

Handling,installation,maintenance,andcare 20

Evaluationofconformity 21

Testing,calculation 21

General 21

Sampling 21

Numberoftestspecimens 22

Rangesofapplication 22

Retentionoftestspecimens 22

Testreports 22

Factoryproductioncontrol 23

General. 23

Records. 23

Labellingandpackaging 23

AnnexA(informative)ExamplesofscreenscoveredbythisEuroWindoorStandard 24

AnnexB(normative)Soundinsulation—Diagramforthedeterminationofacousticperformanceofwindows 25

AnnexC(informative)TestingandclassificationinaccordancewithEuropeanprestandards 26

AnnexD(informative)Performanceprofileofawindow(example) 27

AnnexE(normative)Determinationofcharacteristics 29

AnnexZA(informative)ClausesofthisEuroWindoorStandardaddressingessentialrequirementsor

otherprovisionsofEUConstructionProductsDirectives 34

FigureA.1—Examplesofscreens 24

FigureB.1—Acousticinsulationofsinglewindowwithinsulatingglassunits(IGU) 25

Table1.A—Classificationofmandatedcharacteristicsforwindows 17

Table2.A—Classificationofmandatedcharacteristicsforexternalpedestriandoors 19

TableD.1—Performanceprofileofawindowexample 27

TableE.1—Separatedeterminationofcharacteristicsforwindows 29

TableE.2—Combineddeterminationofcharacteristicsforwindows 31

TableE.3—Separatedeterminationofcharacteristicsforexternalpedestriandoors 32

TableZA.1—Scopeandrelevantrequirementclauses(performancecharacteristics) 35

TableZA.2a—Systemofattestationofconformity(AoC)forexternalpedestriandoorsandwindows(includingroofwindows) 36

TableZA.2b—Assignationofevaluationofconformitytasksforseriesproduction 38

TableZA.2c—Assignationofevaluationofconformitytasksfornon-seriesproduction 39

TableZA.3a—Characteristicssubjecttocertificationbyanotifiedbody(system1) 41

TableZA.3b—Characteristicssubjecttodeclarationbythemanufacturer(system3andsystem4) 42

Foreword

ThisproductstandardwaspreparedbyEuroWindoortobeadoptedasharmonizedtechnicalEuropeanSpecificationbytheStandingCommitteeinconjunctionwiththeEU-DirectiveaccordingtoAnnexZAwhichformsanintegralpartofthisdocument.

Thereasonforpublicationofthisdocumentisthefactthattestandclassificationstandardsforwindowsandexternaldoorshavealreadybeenapprovedforanumberofyears.Asaresult,alltestingperformedwithinthescopeofthestandardsisbasedonthesenewstandards.

However,contractingcontinuestobebasedontheoldstandardsbecausetheproductstandardstillremainstobecompleted.Forthisreasonindustryhasbeenconfrontedwiththedifficultyofcontractingnotbeinginlinewithstandards.Thiscontradictionneededtoberesolvedrapidly.Continuedadherencetotheusualstandardizationprocedurewouldhavedelayedcompletionforatleastanothertwoyears.Itwasfurthermorenotedthatobjectionswereplacedbyagreatnumberofpartnercountriesofthestandardizationorganizationstodelaycompletionofthestandard.

TheEuropeanIndustrythereforedecidedtodeclaretheproductstandardresultingfromstandardizationactivitiesasmandatory.BasisoftheproductstandardaretheENdocumentsapprovedfortestingandclassification.

1 Scope

ThisEuroWindoorStandardspecifiesmaterial-independentperformancecharacteristicsaslistedinclause4.Itappliestothefollowing:

WindowsandFrenchwindowsreadyforinstallationinverticalwallapertures,orininclinedroofs(roofwindows)

fixed,openable(hinged,projecting,pivoted,sliding),orpartlyfixed,withorwithoutfanlightsandlateralparts;

completelyglazed,orpartiallyglazedandincorporatingnon-transparentinfill;

completewithrelatedhardware;

withorwithoutincorporatedshuttersandblinds;

Externalpedestriandoorsetsreadyforinstallationinverticalwallapertures

singleleaf,ordoubleleaf;

flushorpanelleddoorleaves;

completelyorpartiallyglazedorwithoutglazing;

completewithrelatedhardware;

withorwithoutfanlightsandlateralparts;

withorwithoutincorporatedshuttersandblinds;

Screens

consistingoftwoormorewindowsand/orexternalpedestriandoors(ononelevel),withorwithoutindividualframes.

Externalpedestriandoors,windowsandFrenchwindowsandscreensarenotconsideredtobestructuralelements.ThisEuroWindoorStandarddoesnotapplyto:

site-assemblyofindividualscreens(seeAnnexA);

rooflightsconformingtoprEN1873(WI00128073andWI00128038);

curtainwallingconformingtoEuroWindoorProductStandard;

power-operatedexternalpedestriandoorsconformingtoprEN12650-1andprEN12650-2;

unframedglassdoors;

revolvingexternalpedestriandoors;

vehiculardoorsconformingtoprEN13241;

forthecharacteristic“Smokecontrol”of(openable)windows.

Normativereferences

ThisEuroWindoorStandardincorporatesbydatedorundatedreference,provisionsfromotherpublications.Thesenormativereferencesarecitedattheappropriateplacesinthetextandthepublicationsarelistedhereafter.Fordatedreferences,subsequentamendmentstoorrevisionsofanyofthesepublicationsapplytothisEuroWindoorStandardonlywhenincorporatedinitbyamendmentorrevision.Forundatedreferencesthelatesteditionofthepublicationreferredtoapplies(includingamendments).

Classificationstandards

EN1192,Doors—Classificationofstrengthrequirements.

EN1522,Windows,doors,shuttersandblinds—Bulletresistance—Requirementsandclassification.

EN1529,Doorleaves—Height,width,thicknessandsquareness—Toleranceclasses.

EN1530,Doorleaves—Generalandlocalflatness—Toleranceclasses.

ENV1627,Windows,doors,shutters—Burglarresistance—Requirementsandclassification.

EN12207,Windowsanddoors—Airpermeability—Classification.

EN12208,Windowsanddoors—Watertightness—Classification.

EN12210,Windowsanddoors—Resistancetowindload—Classification.

prEN12217,Doors—Operatingforces—Classification.

EN12219,Doors—Climaticinfluences—Requirementsandclassification.

prEN12400,Windowsanddoors—Mechanicaldurability—Requirementsandclassification.

prEN12608,Unplasticizedpolyvinylchloride(PVC–U)profilesforthefabricationofwindowsanddoors—Classification,requirementsandtestmethods.

prEN13049,Windows—Softandheavybodyimpact—Testmethod,safetyrequirementsandclassification.

prEN13115,Windows—Classificationofmechanicalproperties—Racking,torsionandoperatingforces.

EN13123-1,Windows,doorsandshutters—Explosionresistance—Requirementsandclassification—Part1:Shocktube.

prEN13124-2,Windows,doorsandshutters—Explosionresistance—Classification—Part2:Rangetest.

EN13501-2,Fireclassificationofconstructionproductsandbuildingelements—Part2:Classificationusingdatafromfireresistancetests(excludingproductsforuseinventilationsystems).

prEN13501-5,Fireclassificationofconstructionproductsandbuildingelements—Part5:Classificationusingdatafromexternalfireperformancetest.

prEN13916,Fireresistingdoorsets—Requirementsandclassification.prEN14013,Smokecontroldoorsets—Requirementsandclassification.

Testandcalculationstandards

ENISO140-3,Acoustics—Measurementofsoundinsulationinbuildingsandofbuildingelements—Part3:Laboratorymeasurementofairbornesoundinsulationofbuildingelements.

EN179,Buildinghardware—Emergencyexitdevicesoperatedbyaleverhandleorpushpad—Requirementsandtestmethods.

EN1125,Buildinghardware—Panicexitdevices,operatedbyahorizontalbar—Requirementsandtestmethods.

EN410,Glassinbuilding—Determinationofluminousandsolarcharacteristicsofglazing.

ENISO717-1,Acoustics—Ratingofsoundinsulationinbuildingsandofbuildingelements—Part1:Airbornesoundinsulation.

EN947,Hingedorpivoteddoors—Determinationoftheresistancetoverticalload.

EN948,Hingedorpivoteddoors—Determinationoftheresistancetostatictorsion.

EN949,Windowsandcurtainwalling,doors,blindsandshutters—Determinationoftheresistancetosoftandheavybodyimpactfordoors.

EN950,Doorleaves—Determinationoftheresistancetohardbodyimpact.

EN951,Doorleaves—Methodformeasurementofheight,width,thicknessandsquareness.

EN952,Doorleaves—Generalandlocalflatness—Measurementmethod.

EN1026,Windowsanddoors—Airpermeability—Testmethod.

EN1027,Windowsanddoors—Watertightness—Testmethod.

EN1121,Doors—Behaviourbetweentwodifferentclimates—Testmethod.

EN1125,Buildinghardware—Panicexitdevicesoperatedbyahorizontalbar—Requirementsandtestmethods.prEN1187,Testmethodsforexternalfireexposuretoroofs.

EN1191,Windowsanddoors—Resistancetorepeatedopeningandclosing—Testmethod.

EN1364-1,Fireresistancetestsfornon-loadbearingelements—Part1:Walls.

EN1523,Windows,doorsandshuttersandblinds—Bulletresistance—Testmethod.

ENV1628,Windows,doors,shutters—Burglarresistance—Testmethodforthedeterminationofresistanceunderstaticloading.

ENV1629,Windows,doors,shutters—Burglarresistance—Testmethodforthedeterminationofresistanceunderdynamicloading.

ENV1630,Windows,doors,shutters—Burglarresistance—Testmethodforthedeterminationofresistancetomanualburglaryattempts.

EN1634-1,Fireresistancetestsfordoorsandshutterassemblies—Part1:Firedoorsandshutters.

prEN1634-3,Firetestingofdoorandshutterassemblies—Part3:Smokecontroldoorsandshutters.

ENISO10077-1,Thermalperformanceofwindows,doorsandshutters—Calculationofthermaltransmittance—Part1:Simplifiedmethod.

prENISO10077-2, Thermal performance of windows, doors and shutters— Calculation of thermaltransmittance—Part2:Numericalmethodforframes.

prEN12046-1,Operatingforces—Testmethod—Part1:Windows.

EN12046-2,Operatingforces—Testmethod—Part2:Doors.

EN12211,Windowsanddoors—Resistancetowindload—Testmethod.

prEN12600,Glassinbuilding—Pendulumtest—Impacttestmethodforflatglassandperformancerequirements.

ENISO12657-1,Thermalperformanceofwindowsanddoors—Determinationofthermaltransmittancebyhotboxmethod—Part1:Completewindowsanddoors

prENISO12567-2,Thermalperformanceofwindowsanddoors—Determinationofthermaltransmittancebyhotbox—Part2:Roofwindowsandotherprojectionwindows.

EN13124-1,Windows,doorsandshutters—Explosionresistance—Testmethod—Part1:Shocktube.

prEN13141-1,Ventilationforbuildings—Performancetestingofcomponents/productsforresidentialventilation—Part1:Externallyandinternallymountedairtransferdevices.

prEN13141-3,Ventilationforbuildings—Performancetestingofcomponents/productsforresidentialventilation—Part3:Rangehoodsforresidentialuse.

prEN13363-1,Solarprotectiondevicescombinedwithglazing—Calculationofsolarandlighttransmittance—Part1:Simplifiedmethod.

ENV13420,Windows—Behaviourbetweendifferentclimates—Testmethod.

prEN13123-2,Windows,doorsandshutters—Explosionresistance—Requirementsandclassification—Part2:Rangetest.

Otherstandards

EN335–1,Durabilityofwoodandwood–basedproducts—Definitionofhazardclassesofbiologicalattack—Part1:General.

EN335–2,Durabilityofwoodandwood–basedproducts—Definitionofhazardclassesofbiologicalattack—Part2:Applicationtosolidwood.

EN335–3,Durabilityofwoodandwood–basedproducts—Definitionofhazardclassesofbiologicalattack—Part3:Applicationtowood–basedpanels.

EN351–1,Durabilityofwoodandwood–basedproducts—Preservative–treatedsolidwood—Part1:Classificationofpreservativepenetrationandretention.

EN351–2,Durabilityofwoodandwood–basedproducts—Preservative–treatedsolidwood—Part2:Guidanceonsamplingfortheanalysisofpreservative–treatedwood.

EN572-3,Glassinbuilding—Basicsodalimesilicateglassproducts—Part3:Polishedwiredglass.EN572-6,Glassinbuilding—Basicsodalimesilicateglassproducts—Part6:Wiredpatternedglass.

EN599–1,Durabilityofwoodandwood–basedproducts—Performanceofpreventivewoodpreservativesasdeterminedbybiologicaltests—Part1:Specificationaccordingtohazardclass.

EN599–2,Durabilityofwoodandwood–basedproducts—Performanceofpreventivewoodpreservativesasdeterminedbybiologicaltests—Part2:Classificationandlabelling.

EN1036,Glassinbuilding—Mirrorsfromsilver-coatedfloatglassforinternaluse.

EN1096-1,Glassinbuilding—Coatedglass—Part1:Definitionsandclassification.

prEN1096-2,Glassinbuilding—Coatedglass—Part2:RequirementsandtestmethodsforclassA,BandScoatings.

prEN1279-1,Glassinbuilding—Insulatingglassunits—Part1:Generalities,dimensionaltolerancesandrulesforthesystemdescription.

prEN1279-2,Glassinbuilding—Insulatingglassunits—Part2:Longtermtestmethodandrequirementsformoisturepenetration.

ENISO1461,Hotdipgalvanizedcoatingsonfabricatedironandsteelarticles—Specificationsandtestmethods.

EN1670,Buildinghardware—Corrosionresistance—Requirementsandtestmethods.

prEN1873,Roofcoverings—Individualrooflightsofplasticswithupstands.

ENISO9001,Qualitymanagementsystems—Requirements.

ENISO9002,Qualitysystems—Modelforqualityassuranceinproduction,installationandservicing.

ISO9227,Corrosiontestsinartificialatmospheres—Saltspraytests.

EN12150-1,Glassinbuilding—Thermallytoughenedsodalimesilicatesafetyglass—Part1:Definitionanddescription.

EN12487,Corrosionprotectionofmetals—Rinsedandnon–rinsedchromateconversioncoatingsonaluminiumandaluminiumalloys.

prEN12519,Doorsandwindows—Terminology.

ENISO12543,Glassinbuilding—Laminatedglassandlaminatedsafetyglass(Parts1–6?).

prEN12650-1,Buildinghardware—Poweredpedestriandoors—Part1:Productrequirementsandtestmethods.

prEN12650-2,Buildinghardware—Poweredpedestriandoors—Part2:Safetyatpoweredpedestriandoors.

ENISO12944–5,Paintsandvarnishes—Corrosionprotectionofsteelstructuresbyprotectivepaintsystems—Part5:Protectivepaintsystems.

prEN13241,Industrial,commercialandgaragedoorsandgates—Productstandard.

prEN13474-1,Glassinbuilding—Designofglasspanes—Part1:Generalbasisofdesign.

prEN13474-2,Glassinbuilding—Designofglasspanes—Part2:Designforuniformlydistributedloads.

prEN13474-3,Glassinbuilding—Designofglasspanes—Part3:Designforlineandconcentratedloads.

prEN13501-1,Fireclassificationofconstructionproductsandbuildingelements—Part1:Classificationusingtestdatafromreactiontofiretests.

Curtainwalling—EuroWindoorProductStandard.

WI129055,Glassinbuilding—Heatsoakedthermallytoughenedsafetyglass.

CONSTRUCT98/319rev.3,ImplementingCouncilDirective89/106/EECasregardstheclassificationofthereactiontofireperformanceofconstructionproducts.

RGN155rev.5,ImplementingCommissionDecisionsontheprocedureforattestingtheconformityofconstructionproductspursuanttoArticle20(2)ofCouncilDirective89/106/EECasregardstheexternalfireperformanceofroofcoverings.

Termsanddefinitions

ForthepurposesofthisEuroWindoorStandard,thetermsanddefinitionsinprEN12519apply.

3.1

calculation

calculationinthesenseofthisstandardisthecalculationonthebasisofrecognizedmethods,includingtheuseoftabulatedvalues

3.2

externalpedestriandoor

doorwhichseparatestheinternalfromtheexternalclimateofaconstructionforwhichthemainintendeduseisthesafepassageofpedestrians

Performancecharacteristics

General

Thecharacteristicsforwindowsandexternalpedestriandoorsshallbe,determinedandexpressedinaccordancewiththefollowing,ifrequired.

to4.10applytomandatedcharacteristicsrelatedtotheCE-marking(seeAnnexZ.A.).4.11to4.18relatetovoluntaryoptionaltestandclassificationstandards.

AnnexCdealswithoptionaltestingandclassificationinaccordancewithEuropeanPrestandards.

Resistancetowindload

Theload-bearingcapacityofglassinfilling(singlepaneorinsulatingglassunits)shallbecalculatedinaccordancewithprEN13474-1andprEN13474-2.

NOTE Forinfillingmaterialsotherthanglass,acknowledgedcalculationmethodsmaybeusedaswellastestmethodsforspecificmaterials.

TestsoncompletewindowsandexternalpedestriandoorsshallbecarriedoutinaccordancewithEN12211.Thedeflectionoffixedframeelements(e.g.transomsandmullions)shallbedeterminedbycalculation,orbytest.

TheresultsshallbeexpressedinaccordancewithEN12210.

Resistancetosnowandpermanentload

Thisclauseappliestoroofwindowsonly.

Theload-bearingcapacityofglazinginwindows(singlepaneorinsulatingglassunits)shallbecalculatedinaccordancewithprEN13474-1,prEN13474-2andprEN13474-3.

Theload–bearingcapacityshallbeexpressedinkN/m2normaltotheinfillmaterial.

NOTE Forinfillmaterialsotherthanglassacknowledgedcalculationmethodsmaybeusedaswellastestmethodsforspecificmaterials.

Safetyincaseoffire

Externalfireperformance

Thisclauseappliestoroofwindowsonly.

RoofwindowsshallbetestedinaccordancewithprEN1187(test1)inthecentreoftheglazing(positionb)andatthebottom(positiond).

TheresultsshallbeexpressedinaccordancewithprEN13501-5.1)

Roofwindowsmadeofmaterialscoveredbythe“Deemedtosatisfy”list(RGN155rev.5)andcorrectlydesignedfulfilltherequirementsconcerningexternalfireperformancewithouttesting.

Reactiontofire

Thisclauseappliestoroofwindowsonly.

RoofwindowsshallbetestedasdescribedinCONSTRUCT98/319,rev.3(probablythisdocumentwilleventuallybereplacedbyadirective)andclassifiedinaccordancewithprEN13501-1(Euroclasses).

Resistancetofire

FireresistantwindowsshallbetestedinaccordancewithprEN1364-1andclassifiedinaccordancewithEN13501-2.

FireresistantexternalpedestriandoorsshallbetestedandclassifiedinaccordancewithprEN13916.

Smokeleakage(S)

Thisclausedoesnotapplytowindows.

ExternalpedestriandoorsshallbetestedandclassifiedinaccordancewithprEN14013.

Selfclosing(C)

Thisclausedoesnotapplytowindows.

Fireresistantexternalpedestriandoorsprovidedwithself-closingdevice(s)shallbetestedandtheresultsshallbeexpressedinaccordancewithprEN13916.

Smokecontrolexternalpedestriandoorsprovidedwithself-closingdevice(s)shallbetestedandtheresultsshallbeexpressedinaccordancewithprEN14013.

Abilitytorelease

Thisclauseappliestolocked/fastenedexternalpedestriandoorsinescaperoutesonly.

EmergencyexitdevicesandpanicdevicesshallbetestedandclassifiedinaccordancewithprEN179andEN1125.

Watertightness

AwatertightnesstestshallbecarriedoutinaccordancewithEN1027.TheresultsshallbeexpressedinaccordancewithEN12208.

Thetestforwatertightnesscanbecarriedoutoncompletescreensorindividualparts(windows,externalpedestriandoors).Thecompletescreenshallbedesignatedasconformingtothemostunfavourableclassificationofeachofitsparts.

IfCONSTRUCT00/431:DraftCommissionDecisionimplementingCouncilDirective89/106EECasregardstheclassificationofexternalfireperformanceofroofcoverings.

Dangeroussubstances

Whenrelevantfortheintendeduse,windowsandexternalpedestriandoorsshallnotreleasedangeroussubstancesinexcesstothemaximumpermittedlevelsspecifiedintherelevantnationalregulations.ThiscanbeverifiedthatmaterialsdonotreleasemoredangeroussubstancesasspecifiedintherelevantnationalregulationsorharmonisedEuropeanmaterialstandards.

Safetyinuse

Impactresistance

Safetyglass2),ifrequired,shallconformtoprEN12600.

Ifrequired,windowsandexternalpedestriandoorswithriskforinjuryinrespecttoimpactand/orfallenglassprovidedwithsafetyglass,oranyotherinfillingmaterial,shallbetestedandtheresultsshallbeexpressedinaccordancewithprEN13049(dropheightandcorrespondingdirectionofimpact).Ifrelevant,thetestshallbecarriedoutoneitherside.

NOTEThetestaccordingtoprEN13049shallensurethattheassemblyofthewindow/externalpedestriandoorisproperlycarriedout.

Load-bearingcapacityofsafetydevicesforhingedandpivotedwindows

Safetydevices(e.g.retainingandreversingcatches,restrictors,andfixingdevicesforcleaningprocedures),ifprovidedandengagedinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’spublishedinstructions,shallbeabletoholdthecasementinplacefor60swhen350Nareappliedtothecasementinthemostunfavourableway(position,direction).ThisthresholdstrengthshallbedemonstratedbymeansoftestscarriedoutinaccordancewithEN948(referencemethod),orbycalculation.

Externalpedestriandoorswithautomaticopeningand/orclosingdevices

FireresistantandsmokecontrolexternalpedestriandoorsshallfulfillthesafetyrequirementsinprEN13916andprEN14013respectively.

Acousticperformance

ThesoundinsulationindexshallbedeterminedinaccordancewithFigureB.1orbytest(referencemethod)inaccordancewithENISO140-3.

ThetestresultsshallbeevaluatedinaccordancewithENISO717-1.

Energyeconomyandheatretention

Thermalperformance

Thethermalresistanceforwindowsandexternalpedestriandoorsshallbedeterminedinaccordancewith:

TablesF.1andF.2ofENISO10077-1or

ENISO10077-1or

ENISO10077-1andprENISO10077-2or

prENISO12567-1or-2(Thisprocedureshallbeusedasthereferencemethod).

e.g.laminatedsafetyglass(seeprEN12543),thermallytoughenedsafetyglass(prEN12150-1),heatsoakedthermallytoughenedsafetyglass(WI129055,inpreparation),wiredglass(EN572–3andEN572–6).

Radiationproperties

ThedeterminationofthesolarfactorandlighttransmittanceofglazingsshallbecarriedoutinaccordancewithEN410,orifrelevant,withprEN13363-1.

Airpermeability

AnairpermeabilitytestshallbecarriedoutinaccordancewithEN1026.Theresultsshallbeexpressedinaccordancewith4.6inEN12207.

Thetestforairpermeabilitycanbecarriedoutoncompletescreens,oronindividualpartsofthescreen,includingtheairpermeabilityofjointsbetweentheindividualparts(windows,externalpedestriandoors,oropenableandfixedwindows).Ifthetestiscarriedoutonindividualparts,thetotalairleakageshallbecalculatedasthesumoftheindividualtestresultsandtheleakageratesofthejoints.

Durability

General

Thedurabilityofwindowsandexternalpedestriandoorsdependsontheperformanceoftheindividualcomponentsaswellastheirassemblies.

Thewearingpartsshallbereplaceableandthemanufacturershallprovideinformationaboutmaintenanceandreplacement(seeclause6).

Specialrequirements

ThedurabilityagainstUVaction,weatheringandageing/degradationofthemandatedcharacteristics

watertightness

thermalresistance

airpermeability

self-closing

abilitytorelease

operatingforces

isespeciallylinkedtothelong–timeperformanceoftheframemembers,thehardwareandsomeglassproducts.Weathersealsandthelikearenottakenintoconsiderationduetouncomplicatedreplacement,ifnecessary.

Bymeansofadequatechoiceofmaterials(includingcoatings,preservations,compositionandthickness)componentsandassemblymethods,themanufacturershallensurethedurabilityagainstUVaction,weatheringandageing/degradationofhisproduct(s)foraneconomicallyreasonableworkinglifetakingintoaccounthispublishedmaintenancerecommendations.

Compliancewiththisrequirementcanbeensured,ifmaterials,components,methodsofmanufactureandassemblymeettherelevantrequirement(s)ofthestandardslistedbelow.

NOTEThestandardslistedbelowdealwiththeaspectsofUVaction,weatheringandageing/degradation.Theydonotdealwiththeaspectsofwear,mechanicalstrengthorload-bearingcapacity.

Timber

EN335-1:1992,Durabilityofwoodandwood-basedproducts—Definitionofhazardclassesofbiologicalattack—Part1:General.

EN335-2:1992,Durabilityofwoodandwood-basedproducts—Definitionofhazardclassesofbiologicalattack—Part2:Applicationtosolidwood.

EN335-3:1992,Durabilityofwoodandwood-basedproducts—Definitionofhazardclassesofbiologicalattack—Part3:Applicationtowood-basedpanels.

EN351-1:1995,Durabilityofwoodandwood-basedproducts—Preservative-treatedsolidwood—Part1:Classificationofpreservativepenetrat