EN 12217:2003
(Main)Doors - Operating forces - Requirements and classification
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard is applicable to hinged/pivoted and sliding doorsets with latches, for pedestrian use. It defines the classification of the test results for the forces to open/close doors and to engage/release and lock/unlock the hardware using a key or handle, after testing in accordance with EN 12046-2.
It is only applicable to the manual operation of 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.
The operation of some glazed doors, (door high windows) involves hardware with latches and may be classified in accordance with this standard.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 16-Dec-2003
- Withdrawal Date
- 01-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 33/WG 2 - Windows
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 29-Apr-2015
- Completion Date
- 02-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 23-Apr-2014
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12217:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Doors - Operating forces - Requirements and classification". This standard covers: This European Standard is applicable to hinged/pivoted and sliding doorsets with latches, for pedestrian use. It defines the classification of the test results for the forces to open/close doors and to engage/release and lock/unlock the hardware using a key or handle, after testing in accordance with EN 12046-2. It is only applicable to the manual operation of 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. The operation of some glazed doors, (door high windows) involves hardware with latches and may be classified in accordance with this standard.
This European Standard is applicable to hinged/pivoted and sliding doorsets with latches, for pedestrian use. It defines the classification of the test results for the forces to open/close doors and to engage/release and lock/unlock the hardware using a key or handle, after testing in accordance with EN 12046-2. It is only applicable to the manual operation of 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. The operation of some glazed doors, (door high windows) involves hardware with latches and may be classified in accordance with this standard.
EN 12217:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12217:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12217:2015, EN 12046-2:2025, EN 12519:2004, prEN 12217. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12217:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Vrata – Sile pri uporabi - Zahteve in klasifikacijaTüren - Bedienungskräfte - Anforderungen und KlassifizierungPortes - Forces de manoeuvre - Prescriptions et classificationDoors - Operating forces - Requirements and classification91.060.50Vrata in oknaDoors and windowsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12217:2003SIST EN 12217:2004en01-september-2004SIST EN 12217:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12217December 2003ICS 91.060.50English versionDoors - Operating forces - Requirements and classificationPortes - Forces de manoeuvre - Prescriptions etclassificationTüren - Bedienungskräfte - Anforderungen undKlassifizierungThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 November 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12217:2003: ESIST EN 12217:2004
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