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  • BS 7412:1991

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    Specification for plastics windows made from PVC-U extruded hollow profiles

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  08-03-2002

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  29-03-1991

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    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

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    Types, requirements for materials, construction security, safety and weathertightness and operation and strength performance. Methods of test are included in appendices.

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    Committee B/538/1
    Development Note BS DRAFT 93/107514 DC
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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

    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

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    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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