EN 12444:2000

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle of test
5 Apparatus
6 Preparation of test specimen or elements (E)
7 Test procedure
8 Calculation
9 Failure criteria
10 Test report
Annex A (informative) Example for calculation and test
                      of door leaves
Annex B (informative) Differential pressure - Test
                      loading of door leaves

1.1 General This European Standard specifies the test method and / or calculation of resistance to wind load for doors in a closed position. The doors are intended for installation in areas in the reach of people, for which the main in-tended uses are giving safe access for goods, vehicles and persons in industrial, commercial or residential premises. The doors may be manually or power operated. This document applies to all doors provided in accordance with prEN 13 241:1998. 1.2 Exclusions It does not apply to: - lock gates and dock gates; - doors on lifts; - doors on vehicles; - armoured doors; - door mainly for the retention of animals; - theatre textile curtains; - horizontally moving doors less than 2,5 m wide and 6,25 m ² area, designed principally for pedestrian use; - revolving doors of any size;- doors outside the reach of people (such as crane gantry fences); - railway barriers; - barriers used solely for vehicles.