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BS 7412:1991

Superseded
Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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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Superseded date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

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

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

Committee
B/538/1
DevelopmentNote
BS DRAFT 93/107514 DC
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
24
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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

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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