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EXTERIOR BLINDS - RESISTANCE TO LOAD DUE TO WATER ACCUMULATION - TEST METHOD

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1999

Publisher

National Standards Authority of Ireland

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1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
3.1 water pocket
3.2 slope
3.3 drainage holes
3.4 projection
3.5 width
4 Test conditions
5 Equipment
5.1 Test rig
5.2 Watering spray pipe
5.3 Measuring equipment
6 Test sample dimensions
6.1 Folding and trellis arm blinds
6.2 Dutch awning
7 Tests
8 Expression of results
9 Test report

Details a test method for the determination of the ability of exterior blinds to resist loads caused by the retention of rain water by the fabric. Applies to exterior blinds forming an overhang when they are in extended position. These are: folding arm blind; trellis arm blind; adjustable or fixed Dutch awning.

DocumentType	Standard
Pages	10
PublisherName	National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status	Current

Standards	Relationship
UNI EN 1933 : 2000	Identical
UNE-EN 1933:1999	Identical
DIN EN 1933:1999-03	Identical
EN 1933:1998	Identical
BS EN 1933:1999	Identical