What is BS EN 1629 - Burglar resistance of pedestrian doorsets, windows, curtain walling, grilles and shutters about?
BS EN 1629 specifies a test method for the determination of resistance to dynamic loading in order to assess the burglar resistant properties of pedestrian doorsets, windows, curtain walling, grilles and shutters. It is applicable to the following means of opening: Turning, tilting, folding, turn-tilting, top or bottom hung, sliding (horizontally and vertically) and rolling as well as fixed constructions.
Note-
BS EN 1629 does not apply to doors, gates and barriers, intended for installation in areas in the reach of persons, and for which the main intended uses are giving safe access for goods and vehicles accompanied or driven by persons in industrial, commercial or residential premises, as covered by EN 13241-1.
Who is BS EN 1629 - Burglar resistance of pedestrian doorsets, windows, curtain walling, grilles and shutter for?
BS EN 1629 on pedestrian door sets, windows, curtain walling, grilles and shutters burglar resistance test is useful for:
- Construction industries  
- Civil engineer  
- Installers of windows and doors  
- Door assemblies  
- Manufacturer and suppliers of windows and doors
- Testing laboratories of burglar resistance
Why should you use BS EN 1629 - Burglar resistance of pedestrian doorsets, windows, curtain walling, grilles and shutter?
There are two aspects to the burglar resistance performance of construction products, their normal resistance to forced operation and their ability to remain fixed to the building.
BS EN 1629 guides you on the fixing of the product contained in the mounting instructions and the guidance for the burglar resistance class claimed for the product. It specifies the product’s frames, hardware, guide rails, curtain, tube, roller box and accessories, as appropriate.
You can use BS EN 1629 to fix parts of pedestrian door sets, windows, curtain walling, grilles and shutters.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 1629:2011+A1:2015 supersedes BS EN 1629:2011, which is withdrawn.
