BS 7412:1991
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Specification for plastics windows made from PVC-U extruded hollow profiles
Hardcopy , PDF
08-03-2002
English
29-03-1991
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Foreword
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Window types, handling and abbreviations
4. Materials
5. Construction
6. Manufacturing tolerances
7. Glazing
8. Security
9. Safety
10. Functionality
11. Weathertightness performance
12. Operation and strength
13. Marking
Appendices
A. Measurement of deflection recovery of weatherstrips
and glazing gaskets
B. Migration and staining tests of weatherstrips and
glazing gaskets
C. Heat shrinkage or reversion test for weatherstrips
and glazing gaskets
D. Colour fastness test
E. Functionality test for gaskets and weatherstrips
F. Recommendations for the installation of glazing
gaskets and seals
G. Tear resistance test for co-extruded glazing beads
Tables
1. Requirements for glazing gaskets and weatherstrips
2. Exposure categories
Figures
1. Window types and handing
2. Illustrations of window types and handing for
working drawings
3. Compression (constant deflection) jig
4. Co-extruded bead tear resistance
Types, requirements for materials, construction security, safety and weathertightness and operation and strength performance. Methods of test are included in appendices.
| Committee |
B/538/1
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| DevelopmentNote |
BS DRAFT 93/107514 DC
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| DocumentType |
Standard
|
| Pages |
24
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
| BS 7722:1994 | Specification for surface covered PVC-U extruded hollow profiles with heat welded corner joints for plastics windows |
| BS 8220-1:2000 | Guide for security of buildings against crime Dwellings |
| BS 8220-2:1995 | Guide for security of buildings against crime Offices and shops |
| BS 7414:1991 | Specification for white PVC-U extruded hollow profiles with heat welded corner joints for plastics windows: materials type B |
| BS PAS 23-1(1999) : 1999 | GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOOR ASSEMBLIES - PART 1: SINGLE LEAF, EXTERNAL DOOR ASSEMBLIES TO DWELLINGS |
| BS 2782-3:Methods 320A to 320F:1976 | Methods of testing plastics. Mechanical properties Tensile strength, elongation and elastic modulus |
| BS 5368-2:1980 | Methods of testing windows Watertightness test under static pressure |
| BS 6100-1.5.1:1984 | Glossary of building and civil engineering terms. General and miscellaneous. Operations. Associated plant and equipment Coordination of dimensions. Tolerances and accuracy |
| BS 3382-1&2(1961) : 1961 | SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTROPLATED COATINGS ON THREADED COMPONENTS - CADMIUM ON STEEL COMPONENTS - ZINC ON STEEL COMPONENTS |
| ISO 4892:1981 | Plastics Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources |
| BS 6375-1:1989 | Performance of windows Classification for weathertightness (including guidance on selection and specification) |
| BS 5368-1:1976 | Methods of testing windows Air permeability test |
| BS 2782-3 Method 365B:1981 | Methods of testing plastics. Mechanical properties Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore hardness) |
| 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) |
| BS 2782-1:Method 151A:1984 | Methods of testing plastics. Thermal properties Determination of cold bend temperature of flexible polyvinyl chloride extrusion compound |
| BS 3111-2:1979 | Steel for cold forged fasteners and similar components Stainless steel |
| BS 2782-5:Method 540B:1982 | Methods of testing plastics. Optical and colour properties, weathering Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources, (xenon arc lamp, enclosed carbon arc lamp, open-flame carbon arc lamp, fluorescent tube lamps) |
| BS 6100-1.0(1984) : 1984 | GLOSSARY OF BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING TERMS - GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS - GENERAL |
| BS 952-1:1978 | Glass for glazing Classification |
| BS 903-A26:1969 | Physical testing of rubber Determination of hardness |
| PD 6512-3:1987 | Use of elements of structural fire protection with particular reference to the recommendations given in BS 5588 \'Fire precautions in the design and construction of buildings\' Guide to the fire performance of glass |
| BS 6100-1.3.5:1988 | Glossary of building and civil engineering terms. General and miscellaneous. Parts of construction works Doors, windows and openings |
| BS 952-2:1980 | Glass for glazing Terminology for work on glass |
| BS 6100-1.6:1985 | Glossary of building and civil engineering terms. General and miscellaneous Persons |
| BS 1192-3:1987 | Construction drawing practice Recommendations for symbols and other graphic conventions |
| BS 6375-2:1987 | Performance of windows Specification for operation and strength characteristics |
| BS 8220-2:1987 | Guide for security of buildings against crime Offices and shops |
| BS 3382-7:1966 | Specification for electroplated coatings on threaded components Thicker platings for threaded components |
| BS 5588-1:1990 | Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for residential buildings |
| BS 2569-1:1964 | Specification for sprayed metal coatings Protection of iron and steel by aluminium and zinc against atmospheric corrosion |
| BS 8220-1:1986 | Guide for security of buildings against crime Dwellings |
| BS 903-A2:1989 | Physical testing of rubber Determination of tensile stress-strain properties |
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