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  • BS 7412:2002

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Plastics windows made from unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) extruded hollow profiles. Specification

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-04-2007

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  28-09-2004

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Abbreviations for window types and handing
    5 Materials
    6 Welds
    7 Mechanical joints (mullion and transom joints)
    8 Colour consistency
    9 Construction
    10 Glazing
    11 Security
    12 Safety
    13 Deleted
    14 Weathertightness
    15 Operation and strength
    16 Whole window U-value
    17 Marking
    Annex A (normative) Weld test
    Annex B (normative) Mechanical joint tests
    Annex C Deleted
    Annex D Deleted
    Annex E (informative) Evaluation of conformity
    Annex F (informative) Durability and recycling
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes the requirements for the materials, including glass and glazing, construction, security, safety, weathertightness, and operation and strength performance of new windows made from PVC-U extruded hollow profiles conforming to BS 7413, up to the point of installation of the windows provided the windows have been handled and stored in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

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    Committee B/538/1
    Development Note Supersedes BS 7412(1991) and 99/107861 DC (03/2002) Supersedes 03/111700 DC. (08/2004)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Supersedes

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

    BS EN 12020-2:2016 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded precision profiles in alloys EN AW-6060 and EN AW-6063 Tolerances on dimensions and form
    BS 5368-2:1980 Methods of testing windows Watertightness test under static pressure
    BS 6262-4:1994 Glazing for buildings Safety related to human impact
    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 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 EN 10088-2:2014 Stainless steels Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and strip of corrosion resisting steels for general purposes
    BS 3900-D9:1986 Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films Determination of colour and colour difference: measurement
    BS EN 10142:2000 Continuously hot-dip zinc coated low carbon steels strip and sheet for cold forming. Technical delivery conditions
    BS EN 12020-1:2008 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded precision profiles in alloys EN AW-6060 and EN AW-6063 Technical conditions for inspection and delivery
    BS 8213-4:1990 Windows, doors and rooflights Code of practice for the installation of replacement windows and doorsets in dwellings
    BS 952-2:1980 Glass for glazing Terminology for work on glass
    BS 6100-1.3.6:1991 Glossary of building and civil engineering terms. General and miscellaneous. Parts of construction works Jointing products, builders\' hardware and accessories
    BS 6100-1.6:1985 Glossary of building and civil engineering terms. General and miscellaneous Persons
    BS 7950:1997 Specification for enhanced security performance of windows for domestic applications
    BS EN 1670:2007 Building hardware. Corrosion resistance. Requirements and test methods
    BS 6375-2:1987 Performance of windows Specification for operation and strength characteristics
    BS 5368-3:1978 Methods of testing windows Wind resistance tests
    BS EN 573-3:2013 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of wrought products Chemical composition and form of products
    BS EN 515:2017 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Wrought products. Temper designations
    BS EN 12210:2016 Windows and doors. Resistance to wind load. Classification
    BS 3900-D10:1986 Methods of test for paints Determination of colour and colour difference: calculation
    BS EN ISO 105-A01:2010 Textiles. Tests for colour fastness General principles of testing
    BS EN 12211:2016 Windows and doors. Resistance to wind load. Test method
    BS 3900-D8:1986 Methods of test for paints. Optical tests on paint films Determination of colour and colour difference: principles
    BS 5588-1:1990 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for residential buildings
    BS EN 573-4:2004 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Chemical composition and form of wrought products Forms of products
    BS 6262:1982 Code of practice for glazing for buildings
    BS 5713:1979 Specification for hermetically sealed flat double glazing units
    BS EN ISO 4042:2000 Fasteners. Electroplated coatings
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