Français
2. Main requirements
The main requirements for window closures are taken from product standard NF EN 13659. For specific performances, reference is made to other standards which support this reference document.
2.1 Intrinsic" characteristics
Intrinsic" requirements relate to characteristics for which, a priori, all window and door closures can be assessed. Minimum performances are not necessarily required for all characteristics: classifications are sometimes defined to enable product comparison.
The NF EN 13659 standard covers a wide range of features. Only the main requirements are presented in this chapter.
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference
This article is included in
The finishing and equipment of the building
This offer includes:
Knowledge Base
Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees
Services
A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources
Practical Path
Operational and didactic, to guarantee the acquisition of transversal skills
Doc & Quiz
Interactive articles with quizzes, for constructive reading
Main requirements
CE marking
Standardization
French Standards Association AFNOR
- Closures, exterior blinds and motorized interior blinds – Safety in use – Thrust force measurement. - NF EN 12045 - 08-00
- Closures for windows, external and internal blinds – False moves – Test methods. - NF EN 12194 - 08-00
- Shutters, awnings...
The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference
