What is BS EN 13126-5 – Requirements of windows and door height window hardware about?
BS EN 13126 is a European Standard on building hardware for windows and door height windows that discusses the devices used to restrict the opening of windows and door height windows.
The main aim of the BS EN 13126 series is to help manufacturers of hardware for windows and door height windows to demonstrate the performance and reliability of their devices such that they offer adequate security and safety.
BS EN 13126-5 is the fifth part of the series that specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security and functionality of devices that restrict the opening of windows and door height windows. On devices that restrict the opening of:
- Tilt&Turn, Tilt-First, Turn-Only, or Tilt-Only windows and door-height windows
- Horizontal and vertical pivot windows and door height windows
- Side-hung Casements and top–hung windows and door height windows (opening outwards)
Note: BS EN 13126-5 only applies, if a restriction of the opening occurs within the specification in Annex A, E or G of EN 1191:2012 in accordance with the intended use specified by the manufacturer.
Who is BS EN 13126-5 - Requirements of windows and door height window hardware for?
BS EN 13126-5 on windows and door height windows is useful for:
- Manufacturers of hardware devices used in windows and doors
- Product designers
- Building owners and management authorities
- Interior designers
- Quality control and testing personnel
- Installers
Why should you use BS EN 13126-5 - Requirements of windows and door height window hardware?
A window restrictor is a device that prevents a window from opening more than a fixed distance which can minimize the risk of accidental falls and pose as an effective hazard prevention tool in buildings, especially when it comes to child safety.
In this regard, BS EN 13126-5 divides restrictors into two separate groups with different requirements, depending on which group protection is aimed at. The two groups are safety limiting restrictors and child safety limiting restrictors.
Moreover, BS EN 13126-5 provides best industry guidance on the designing of windows and doors restrictor such that product failures are minimized and adequate safety and hazard prevention in buildings can be established.
