AS 5040-2003

This Standard sets out methods of test for the installation of hinged and sliding security screen doors and security window grilles used primarily in residential situations.

This Standard specifies requirements for the installation of hinged and sliding security screen doors and hinged, sliding and fixed security window grilles as specified in AS 5039. It specifies the minimum acceptable standards for the installation of security screen doors and window grilles primarily used in residential situations to resist forced entry. NOTE: Residential situations would generally include, but not be limited to, Classes 1, 2, 3 and 10a as defined in the Building Code of Australia.

First published as AS 2804-1985.Jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS 2804.1:1995.AS/NZS 2804.2 first published 1996.AS/NZS 4605 first published 1999.AS/NZS 2804.1:1995, AS/NZS 2804.2:1996 and AS/NZS 4605:1999 revised, amalgamated and redesignated as AS 5040-2003.Reconfirmed 2016. Originated as AS 2804-1985, AS/NZS 2804.2:1996 and AS/NZS 4605:1999. Previous editions AS/NZS 2804.1:1995, AS/NZS 2804.2:1996 and AS/NZS 4605:1999. AS/NZS 2804.1:1995, AS/NZS 2804.2:1996 and AS/NZS 4605:1999 revised amalgamated and redesignated as AS 5040-2003. Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (December 2007).