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BS 4873:2009

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Aluminium alloy windows and doorsets. Specification

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

29-02-2016

Superseded by

BS 4873:2016

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-02-2009

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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Handing
5 Components
6 Construction and design
7 Glazing
8 Use, cleaning and maintenance
9 Security
10 Safety in case of fire
11 Safety in use
12 Weathertightness
13 Operation and strength characteristics
14 Hygiene, health and the environment
15 Acoustic performance
16 Energy conservation
17 Marking
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Guidance on the evaluation of
                        conformity
Annex B (informative) - Durability and recycling
Annex C (normative) - Specification for handing
Bibliography

Describes requirements for the design, construction and performance of aluminium alloy windows and glazed doorsets, solid or thermally improved, intended to be installed vertically (+/-15 degrees), including constituent materials and glazing.

Committee
B/538/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 4873(2004) and 08/30143160 DC. (02/2009)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
26
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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