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Abstract
This Standard sets out the requirements for the performance of hinged and sliding security screen doors and security window grilles used primarily in residential situations.
Scope
This Standard specifies requirements for the performance of all types of hinged and sliding security screen doors and hinged, sliding, removable and fixed security window grilles used primarily in residential situations. This Standard is concerned mainly with resistance to forced entry and does not address the important issues relating to egress in the case of emergency. The Standard covers movable and removable security window grilles, which can be used in these instances.
NOTES:
1 Alternative methods for determining compliance with this Standard are given in Appendix A.
2 The effectiveness of security screen doors or window grilles is dependent on the strength of the screen and grille and the adequacy of its installation in its surrounds. For information on installation, see the Foreword and AS 5040.
3 Double-leaf doors may be constructed and tested in accordance with this Standard, and reported accordingly in consultation with the testing authority.
Application
This Standard is intended for use by regulatory authorities and all persons concerned with the manufacture, installation and general requirements of security screen doors or window grilles, for use primarily in residential situations.
NOTE: Residential situations would generally include, but not be limited to, Classes 1, 2, 3 and 10a as defined in the Building Code of Australia.
The parts of a security screen door or window grille shall not be referred to in isolation as being the complete security screen door or window grille; for example, the infill panel.
History
First published as part of AS 2803-1985.
Second edition 1987.
AS 2803-1987 jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS 2803.1:1994.
AS/NZS 2803.2 first published 1995.
AS/NZS 4483.1 first published 1997.
AS/NZS 4483.2 first published 1999.
Second edition AS/NZS 4483.1:1999.
AS/NZS 4604 first published 1999.
AS/NZS 2803.1:1994, AS/NZS 2803.2:1995, AS/NZS 4483.1:1997, AS/NZS 4483.2:1999 and AS/NZS 4604:1999 revised, amalgamated and redesignated in part as AS 5039-2003.