BS EN 12046-2:2000

Operating forces. Test method. Doors | Status: Superseded, Withdrawn

1 Scope This standard is for hinged/pivoted and sliding doorsets with latches, for pedestrian use. It defines the test methods to determine the forces to open/close doors and to engage/release and lock/unlock the hardware using a key or handle. It is only applicable to the manual operation doorsets. The measurement of forces for doorsets with self closing devices engaged is excluded from this test method. It is also not applicable to doorsets with special hardware e.g. emergency exit devices. The tests are applicable to doorsets of any material.

NOTE: The operation of some windows involves latches and may be tested in accordance with this standard.