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  • BS 6375-2:1987

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    Performance of windows Specification for operation and strength characteristics

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  01-01-2009

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-01-1987

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Committees responsible
    Specification
    0 Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Definitions
    3 Window types
    4 Glazing and glass
    5 Testing
    6 Performance requirements
    Appendix
    A Test methods
    Tables
    1 Schedule of test requirements
    2 Operation of fasteners
    3 Operation of sash
    Figures
    1 Test 3. Arrangement for resistance to excessive
       operating force
    2 Test 4. Arrangement for release of jammed sash
    3 Test 5. Arrangement for release of jammed hinge
    4 Test 6. Arrangement for strength of restricted
       opening and location systems
    5 Test 7. Arrangement for resistance to accidental
       loading

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    Requirements for the operation and strength of windows. Test methods are included.

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    Committee B/538/1
    Development Note Supersedes 85/10940 DC and 88/12987 DC (09/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2008. (12/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 5516-2:2004 Patent glazing and sloping glazing for buildings Code of practice for sloping glazing
    BS 7412:1991 Specification for plastics windows made from PVC-U extruded hollow profiles
    08/30143162 DC : DRAFT JUNE 2008 BS 6375-1 - PERFORMANCE OF WINDOWS AND DOORS - PART 1: CLASSIFICATION FOR WEATHER TIGHTNESS AND GUIDANCE ON SELECTION AND SPECIFICATION
    08/30143158 DC : DRAFT AUG 2008 BS 644 - TIMBER WINDOWS - FULLY FINISHED FACTORY ASSEMBLED WINDOWS OF VARIOUS TYPES - SPECIFICATION
    BS 4873:1986 Specification for aluminium alloy windows
    BS 4873:2004 Aluminium alloy windows
    BS 6093:1993 Code of practice for design of joints and jointing in building construction
    BS 644-1:1989 Wood windows Specification for factory assembled windows of various types
    BS 7412:2002 Plastics windows made from unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) extruded hollow profiles. Specification
    BS 6375-1:2009 Performance of windows and doors Classification for weathertightness and guidance on selection and specification
    BS 6510:2005 Steel-framed windows and glazed doors
    BS 8213-1:2004 Windows doors and rooflights Design for safety in use and during cleaning of windows, including door-height windows and roof windows. Code of practice
    BS 8220-1:2000 Guide for security of buildings against crime Dwellings
    BS 7412:2007 Specification for windows and doorsets made from unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) extruded hollow profiles
    BS 6375-1:1989 Performance of windows Classification for weathertightness (including guidance on selection and specification)
    BS 6375-1:2004 Performance of windows and doors Classification for weathertightness and guidance on selection and specification
    BS 8213-1:1991 Windows, doors and rooflights Code of practice for safety in use and during cleaning of windows and doors (including guidance on cleaning materials and methods)
    04/30100932 DC : DRAFT AUG 2004 BS 6510 - STEEL-FRAMED WINDOWS AND GLAZED DOORS
    BS 8297:2000 Code of practice for Design and installation of non-loadbearing precast concrete cladding
    06/30143171 DC : DRAFT SEP 2006 BS 7412 - PLASTICS WINDOWS AND DOORSETS MADE FROM UNPLASTICIZED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC-U) EXTRUDED HOLLOW PROFILES
    BS 8297:1995 Code of practice for design and installation of non-loadbearing precast concrete cladding
    08/30143160 DC : DRAFT AUG 2008 BS 4873 - ALUMINIUM ALLOY WINDOWS AND DOOR SETS - SPECIFICATION
    BS 644:2003 Timber windows. Factory assembled windows of various types. Specification

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS CP153-1(1969) : LATEST WINDOWS AND ROOFLIGHTS - CLEANING AND SAFETY
    BS 6375-1:1983 Performance of windows. Classification for weathertightness (including guidance on selection and specification)
    BS 6262:1982 Code of practice for glazing for buildings
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