What is BS EN 12216 - Shutters, external blinds, internal blinds - Terminology, glossary and definitions about?
BS EN 12216 details the general terminology for internal blinds, external blinds and shutters as they are normally used and applied to buildings.
Internal blinds, external blinds and shutters are covered by product standards EN 13120, EN 13561 and EN 13659, respectively.
The figures in BS EN 12216 are solely for the purpose of terminology and should not be seen as recommendations for design, construction, etc.
Note-
BS EN 12216 does not apply to industrial, commercial or garage doors, such as rolling shutters and rolling grilles used in retail premises which are mainly provided for the access of persons rather vehicles and goods, covered by EN 13241.
Who is BS EN 12216 - Shutters, external blinds, internal blinds - Terminology, glossary and definitions for?
BS EN 12216 on shutters, external blinds, internal blinds is useful for:
- Construction industry  
- Architecture  
- Manufacturer, supplier, and installer of shutters  
- Workplaces 
- Civil engineer  
- Contractors
Why should you use BS EN 12216 - Shutters, external blinds, internal blinds - Terminology, glossary and definitions?
A blind shutter product is installed to provide or modify characteristics such as thermal, visual, security level, of a window, door, curtain walling or façade to which it is applied.
BS EN 12216 sets out applications of products that can have one of the following:
- Internal: the products are fitted in front of or on a window or anywhere within the internal surface of the building
- Between glazing: the products are fitted in an accessible space between glazing in façade elements or windows
- In sealed units: the products are fitted in an inaccessible space between two panes of glass forming sealed glazing
- External: the products are fitted in front of or on a window or anywhere on the external surface of the building
Overall, BS EN 12216:2018 provides you with terminology, glossary and definitions for shutters, external blinds, internal blinds
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 12216:2018 supersedes BS EN 12216:2002, which is withdrawn.
Compared with EN 12216:2002, the terms and definitions have been improved.
