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2. Industrial, commercial and garage doors
2.1 General
Since the introduction of European standards, industrial, commercial and garage doors have come to refer to products which, under French standards, were known as "closures for unobstructed openings".
Note: the French terminology was arguably clearer in that it differentiated between closures installed in front of windows and those closing a bay.
2.2 Functions
The main function of an industrial, commercial or garage door is...
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References
Éditions T.I. Dans les Techniques de l'Ingénieur Base documentaire Bâtiment et travaux neufs
Regulations
Decree of December 21, 1993 on automatic and semi-automatic doors and gates in the workplace (JO no. 10 of January 13, 1994, page 720)
Council Directive 89/106/EEC of December 21, 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to construction products (OJ No. L. 040 of February 11, 1989, pages 12 to 26).
Standardization
- Closures for openings with windows – Performance requirements including safety (classification index: P25-512) - NF EN 13659 - 2004
- Shutters and blinds – Thermal and lighting comfort – Performance characterization and classification (classification index: P25-517) - NF EN 14501 - 2005
- Closures for windows, interior and exterior blinds – Additional thermal resistance – Assigning an air permeability class to...
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