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  • BS EN 1027:2016

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    Windows and doors. Water tightness. Test method

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-06-2016

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    European foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Principle of test
    5 Test apparatus
    6 Preparation of test specimen
    7 Test procedure
    8 Test report
    Annex A (informative) - Watertightness
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Specifies the test method to be used to determine the watertightness of completely assembled windows and doorsets of any materials.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This European Standard defines the test method to be used to determine the watertightness of completely assembled windows and doorsets of any materials. This test method is designed to take account of conditions in use, when the window or doorset is installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification and the requirements of relevant European Standards and codes of practice.

    This European Standard does not apply to the joints between the window or door frame and the building construction.

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    Committee B/538/1
    Development Note Supersedes BS 5368-2(1980) (08/2000) Supersedes 93/102266 DC. (07/2005) Supersedes 13/30279661 DC. (06/2016)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    13/30274184 DC : 0 BS 5918 - SOLAR HEATING SYSTEMS FOR DOMESTIC HOT WATER - CODE OF PRACTICE
    09/30196835 DC : 0 BS 8529 - COMPOSITE DOORSETS - DOMESTIC EXTERNAL DOORSETS - SPECIFICATION
    BS 8529:2010 Composite doorsets. Domestic external doorsets. Specification
    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
    BS 8529:2017 Composite doorsets. Domestic external doorsets, Specification
    16/30339191 DC : 0 BS 8529 - COMPOSITE DOORSETS - DOMESTIC EXTERNAL DOORSETS - SPECIFICATION
    BS 6375-1:2009 Performance of windows and doors Classification for weathertightness and guidance on selection and specification
    BS 6375-1(2015) : 2015 PERFORMANCE OF WINDOWS AND DOORS - PART 1: CLASSIFICATION FOR WEATHERTIGHTNESS AND GUIDANCE ON SELECTION AND SPECIFICATION
    BS 6510:2005 Steel-framed windows and glazed doors
    BS 5918:2015 Solar heating systems for domestic hot water. Code of practice for design and installation
    BS 7412:2007 Specification for windows and doorsets made from unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) extruded hollow profiles
    BS 6375-1:2004 Performance of windows and doors Classification for weathertightness and guidance on selection and specification
    14/30296182 DC : 0 BS 6375-1 - PERFORMANCE OF WINDOWS AND DOORS - PART 1: CLASSIFICATION FOR WEATHERTIGHTNESS AND GUIDANCE ON SELECTION AND SPECIFICATION
    04/30100932 DC : DRAFT AUG 2004 BS 6510 - STEEL-FRAMED WINDOWS AND GLAZED DOORS
    BS PAS 23-1(1999) : 1999 GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOOR ASSEMBLIES - PART 1: SINGLE LEAF, EXTERNAL DOOR ASSEMBLIES TO DWELLINGS
    06/30143171 DC : DRAFT SEP 2006 BS 7412 - PLASTICS WINDOWS AND DOORSETS MADE FROM UNPLASTICIZED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC-U) EXTRUDED HOLLOW PROFILES

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

    EN 12208:1999 Windows and doors - Watertightness - Classification
    ISO/IEC Guide 99:2007 International vocabulary of metrology Basic and general concepts and associated terms (VIM)
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