EN 1279-5:2018
(Main)Glass in building - Insulating glass units - Part 5: Product standard
Glass in building - Insulating glass units - Part 5: Product standard
This document covers the product standard of insulating glass units (IGU) for use in buildings.
Units for which the intended use is only artistic and therefore no essential characteristics are required, are not subject to CE marking and are not part of this standard.
NOTE For glass products with electrical wiring or connections for, e.g. alarm or heating purposes, other directives, e.g. Low Voltage Directive, may apply.
Glas im Bauwesen - Mehrscheiben-Isolierglas - Teil 5: Produktnorm
Dieses Dokument enthält die Produktnorm für Mehrscheiben Isolierglas (MIG) zur Verwendung in Gebäuden.
ANMERKUNG 1 Einheiten, die nur für "künstlerische" Zwecke vorgesehen sind und für die daher keine wesentlichen Anforderungen gelten, sind nicht Gegenstand der CE Kennzeichnung und werden von dieser Norm nicht erfasst.
ANMERKUNG 2 Für Glasprodukte mit elektrischer Verdrahtung oder elektrischen Anschlüssen, z. B. zu Alarm oder Heizzwecken, gelten möglicherweise weitere Richtlinien, z. B. die Niederspannungsrichtlinie.
Verre dans la construction - Vitrage isolant - Partie 5: Norme de produit
Le présent document couvre les exigences relatives à l'évaluation de la conformité et au contrôle de la production en usine des vitrages isolants utilisés dans la construction.
NOTE 1 Les vitrages à vocation purement « artistique », et pour lesquels aucune exigence essentielle n'est requise, ne sont pas soumis au marquage CE et ne sont pas couverts par la présente norme.
NOTE 2 Pour les produits verriers équipés d'un câblage ou de branchements électriques pour des besoins d'alarme ou de chauffage par exemple, d'autres directives, comme par exemple la Directive « Basse tension », peuvent s'appliquer.
Steklo v gradbeništvu - Izolacijsko steklo - 5. del: Standard za proizvod
Ta evropski standard zajema vrednotenje skladnosti in kontrolo tovarniške proizvodnje izolacijskega stekla (IGU), ki se uporablja v stavbah.
OPOMBA 1 Za steklene proizvode z električno napeljavo ali priključki za npr. alarmne ali grelne namene se lahko uporabljajo druge direktive, npr. direktiva o nizki napetosti.
OPOMBA 2 Steklo, ki je predvideno za »umetniške namene« in posledično zanj ne veljajo osnovne zahteve, ni predmet pridobitve oznake CE in ni del tega standarda.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 24-Jul-2018
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Apr-2020
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 129 - Glass in building
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 129/WG 4 - Insulating glass units
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 03-Mar-2024
- Completion Date
- 03-Mar-2024
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Aug-2018
Overview
EN 1279-5:2018 - Glass in building – Insulating glass units (IGU) - Part 5: Product standard is the CEN product specification for insulating glass units used in buildings. It defines what manufacturers must document and declare for IGUs, the requirements for product description, marking and labelling, and the data to appear in the Declaration of Performance (DoP) required by the Construction Products Regulation (Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011). Units intended only for artistic use are excluded (no CE marking). Note: IGUs with electrical wiring may be subject to other directives (e.g. Low Voltage Directive).
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and exclusions - Covers IGU product characteristics for building use; artistic-only units excluded; electrical connections may invoke other directives.
- Product description & product type - Requirements for documenting representative product types, product families and parameters (materials, edge seals, gas fills, dimensions).
- Essential characteristics to declare in the DoP - Includes spectrophotometric data (e.g. solar factor g), thermal performance (U‑value), durability/conformity and mechanical resistance (characteristic bending strength of glass components).
- Type testing (TT) and test reports - Procedures for establishing performance through tests or validated calculation methods; rules for use of other parties’ TT results.
- Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) - Defines systems and tasks, including Factory Production Control (FPC), initial inspection and continuous surveillance.
- Edge seal and gas filling considerations - Annexes address edge seal attributes, the effect of gas filling on thermal and sound insulation, and gas leakage requirements (linked to Parts 2–4).
- Installation guidance and safety - Informative annexes cover installation best practices, supports, UV protection of seals and prevention of frictional movement.
- Marking & labelling - Rules for product marking to support CE marking and traceability.
Practical applications and users
- Manufacturers of insulating glass units preparing the Declaration of Performance and implementing FPC to achieve CE marking.
- Test laboratories and notified bodies conducting type testing and AVCP tasks.
- Façade engineers, architects, specifiers and contractors using IGU product data for thermal performance, solar control and mechanical safety.
- Certification bodies and regulators applying the Construction Products Regulation and assessing conformity.
- Suppliers of bonded/structural sealant glazing systems - EN 1279-5 includes provisions relevant to bonded glazing (structural sealant glazing).
Related standards
- EN 1279 parts 1–4 and 6 (system description, long‑term tests, edge seal tests, factory production control)
- EN 410 (solar/luminous characteristics), EN 673 (U‑value), EN 13022‑1 (structural sealant glazing) and other relevant EN test standards referenced in EN 1279-5:2018.
Keywords: EN 1279-5:2018, insulating glass units, IGU, product standard, Declaration of Performance, CE marking, AVCP, Factory Production Control, structural sealant glazing, solar factor g.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1279-5:2018 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Glass in building - Insulating glass units - Part 5: Product standard". This standard covers: This document covers the product standard of insulating glass units (IGU) for use in buildings. Units for which the intended use is only artistic and therefore no essential characteristics are required, are not subject to CE marking and are not part of this standard. NOTE For glass products with electrical wiring or connections for, e.g. alarm or heating purposes, other directives, e.g. Low Voltage Directive, may apply.
This document covers the product standard of insulating glass units (IGU) for use in buildings. Units for which the intended use is only artistic and therefore no essential characteristics are required, are not subject to CE marking and are not part of this standard. NOTE For glass products with electrical wiring or connections for, e.g. alarm or heating purposes, other directives, e.g. Low Voltage Directive, may apply.
EN 1279-5:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 81.040.20 - Glass in building. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1279-5:2018 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1279-5:2005+A2:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1279-5:2018 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 88/609/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/135, M/135_AM1. 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Steklo v gradbeništvu - Izolacijsko steklo - 5. del: Standard za proizvodGlas im Bauwesen - Mehrscheiben-Isolierglas - Teil 5: ProduktnormVerre dans la construction - Vitrage isolant - Partie 5: Norme de produitGlass in building - Insulating glass units - Part 5: Product standard81.040.20Steklo v gradbeništvuGlass in buildingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1279-5:2018SIST EN 1279-5:2018en,fr,de01-oktober-2018SIST EN 1279-5:2018SLOVENSKI
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Safety in use - Mechanical resistance: Resistance against wind, snow, permanent load and/or imposed loads of the glass unit . 24 Annex B (normative)
Effect of gas filling on thermal and sound insulation performances: . 26 B.1 Determination of the value to be declared . 26 B.2 Example with krypton gas filling . 27 Annex C (informative)
Installation of Insulating Glass Units . 29 C.1 General . 29 C.2 Appropriate supports . 29 C.3 Installation and glazing conditions . 29 C.3.1 General . 29 C.3.2 Compatibility . 30 C.3.3 Protection of the edge seal against ultraviolet radiation . 30 SIST EN 1279-5:2018
Rules for the use of other party TT results . 31 D.1 General . 31 D.2 Manufacturer supplying the other party TT results . 31 D.3 Manufacturer using the other party TT results . 32 Annex E (informative)
Provisions for voluntary involvement of third party(ies) . 33 E.1 General . 33 E.2 Voluntary tasks for third parties . 33 E.3 Marking and labelling . 33 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship of this European Standard with Regulation (EU) No.305/2011 . 34 ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 34 ZA.2 System of Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) . 35 ZA.3 Assignment of AVCP tasks . 35 Bibliography . 39
EN 1063, Glass in building - Security glazing - Testing and classification of resistance against bullet attack EN 1279-1:2018, Glass in building - Insulating glass units - Part 1: Generalities, system description, rules for substitution, tolerances and visual quality EN 1279-2:2018, Glass in building - Insulating glass units - Part 2: Long term test method and requirements for moisture penetration EN 1279-3:2018, Glass in building - Insulating glass units - Part 3: Long term test method and requirements for gas leakage rate and for gas concentration tolerances EN 1279-4:2018, Glass in building - Insulating glass units - Part 4: Methods of test for the physical attributes of edge seal components and inserts EN 1279-6:2018, Glass in building - Insulating glass units - Part 6 Factory production control and periodic tests EN 12600, Glass in building - Pendulum test - Impact test method and classification for flat glass EN 12758, Glass in building - Glazing and airborne sound insulation - Product descriptions and determination of properties EN 12898, Glass in building - Determination of the emissivity EN 13022-1:2014, Glass in building - Structural sealant glazing - Part 1: Glass products for structural sealant glazing systems for supported and unsupported monolithic and multiple glazing EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests SIST EN 1279-5:2018
IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp 3.1 factory production control FPC documented, permanent and internal control of production in a factory, in accordance with this standard Note 1 to entry: See also EN 1279-6:2018, Annex A. 3.2 product-type set of representative performance levels or classes of a construction product, in relation to its essential characteristics, produced using a given combination of raw materials or other elements in a specific production process
1) Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: prEN 14449:2017. 2) Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: prEN 16612:2017.
kg/m3 Hardness (Knoop hardness in accordance with ISO 9385) HK 0,1/20 Dimensionless Young's modulus E GPa Poisson's ratio
Dimensionless Characteristic bending strength ƒg,k MPa Resistance against sudden temperature changes and temperature differentials - K Specific heat capacity c
Coefficient of linear expansion l K1 Thermal conductivity
Mean refractive index to visible radiation n Dimensionless 4.2.1.2 Glass panes used as components for the production of insulating glass units The glass components used for the production of insulating glass units shall be selected according to EN 1279-1:2018, 5.2. 4.2.2 Determination of characteristics of insulating glass units 4.2.2.1 General If the insulating glass manufacturer wishes to claim that any performance characteristic is independent of the production equipment used then the factory production control system shall be in accordance with EN 1279-6:2018 and with this standard, including his specific process control conditions. In the case of variable radiation properties (e.g. electrochromic glass, integrated blinds or screens, etc), maximum and minimum values shall be given. 4.2.2.2 Safety in the case of fire - Resistance to fire Fire resistance shall be determined and classified in accordance with EN 13501-2. The testing methodology specified in EN 15998 shall be used for glass products that are claiming fire resistance. 4.2.2.3 Safety in the case of fire - Reaction to fire Reaction to fire shall be determined and classified in accordance with EN 13501-1. For classification, consideration shall be given to: a) The following product changes require new type testing on reaction to fire: 1) reduction of the reaction to fire classification of the glass components in the insulating glass unit; SIST EN 1279-5:2018
3) Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: prEN 16612:2017.
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shall be observed. b) The tool used to calculate the solar direct transmittance, the solar direct reflectance and the total solar energy transmittance (solar factor or g-value) shall be validated. 4.2.2.15 Durability / Conformity with the definition of insulating glass unit Products shall conform to the definition, to the manufacturer's system description and fulfil the requirements of insulating glass units as defined in EN 1279-1:2018. The type testing concerns the product aspects as listed in Tables 2 and 3. SIST EN 1279-5:2018
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SIST EN 1279-5:2018は、建物に使用される断熱ガラスユニット（IGU）の製品基準に関する重要な標準文書です。この標準は、建物の断熱性能を向上させるためのガラス製品の特性や要件を網羅しており、品質管理や安全基準の確保に寄与しています。 この標準の重要な強みの一つは、その幅広い適用範囲です。SIST EN 1279-5:2018は、断熱ガラスユニットの製品標準を提供し、さまざまな建物用途に対応しています。これにより、建材としてのガラスの利用が促進され、エネルギー効率の向上が期待できます。 また、この標準はCEマークの付与に関する指針も示しており、芸術的用途のみに使用されるユニットには関与しない点が明確にされています。これにより、適切な規制のもとで供給される製品に対する信頼性が高まり、市場での透明性を確保しています。 さらに、SIST EN 1279-5:2018は、電気配線や接続が施されたガラス製品に関する他の指令（例：低電圧指令）の適用を考慮しており、異なる分野との整合性を持った標準化を実現しています。このように、断熱ガラスユニットの製品標準としてのSIST EN 1279-5:2018は、建築業界における生産性と安全性の向上に大きく寄与するものです。
SIST EN 1279-5:2018 표준은 건축용 단열유리 제품의 품질과 성능을 담고 있는 중요한 문서입니다. 이 표준은 단열유리 유닛(IGU)의 제품 기준을 설정하여 건물에서의 사용을 목적으로 하고 있습니다. 이는 건축 분야에서 단열 성능을 갖춘 유리 제품의 안전성을 보장하고, 사용자와 건축물의 에너지 효율성을 높이는 데 기여하는 중요한 기준입니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 단열유리 유닛의 기초적인 특성과 성능에 대한 명확한 지침을 제시한다는 점입니다. 또한, 예술적 용도로 사용되는 유리 제품은 CE 마킹의 대상이 아니라는 점을 명시하여, 비상업적 용도의 유리가 표준에서 제외됨으로써 불필요한 법적 요구를 최소화합니다. 이는 제조사와 소비자 모두에게 실질적인 이점을 제공합니다. 또한, 전기 배선이나 경고 알람, 난방과 관련된 유리 제품의 경우, 저전압 지침 같은 다른 지침이 적용될 수 있다는 점을 명확히 함으로써, 다양한 제품군에 대한 규제를 정확하게 인지할 수 있게 합니다. 이로 인해 해당 제품들이 안전하게 사용될 수 있는 기반이 마련됩니다. SIST EN 1279-5:2018 표준은 단열유리 유닛의 제품 표준을 정립하며, 건축 분야에서의 유리 제품에 대한 요구사항을 충족시키기 위한 필수적인 문서라고 할 수 있습니다. 따라서, 이 표준은 건축물의 에너지 효율성과 안전성을 확보하는 데 있어 매우 중요한 역할을 합니다.
EN 1279-5:2018 serves as a comprehensive product standard specifically designed for insulating glass units (IGUs) utilized in building applications. This document is pivotal in establishing the essential characteristics of IGUs, ensuring that they meet the necessary performance criteria for safety, durability, and energy efficiency in the construction industry. One of the significant strengths of this standard lies in its structured approach to defining the properties and tests applicable to IGUs. By aligning with the broader framework of building regulations and industry practices, EN 1279-5:2018 provides manufacturers, architects, and builders with clear guidelines for compliance and quality assurance. This alignment not only facilitates CE marking for applicable products but also promotes a unified understanding of performance standards across different markets. Additionally, the scope of this document excels in clarifying what is included and excluded from its application. Specifically, it effectively delineates that glass units intended solely for artistic use are exempt from CE marking and, consequently, from this standard. This focus is crucial as it prevents the misapplication of regulatory requirements to products that do not pertain to safety or performance, thus streamlining the compliance process for manufacturers. Moreover, EN 1279-5:2018 recognizes the necessity of adherence to other directives, notably in cases where glass products incorporate electrical wiring, such as those used for heating or alarm systems. By acknowledging these additional regulations, the standard enhances its relevance in a rapidly evolving marketplace that increasingly integrates technology into building materials. In summary, EN 1279-5:2018 stands out for its detailed and structured approach to the product standardization of insulating glass units. It provides clarity to stakeholders in the building industry, ensuring compliance, safety, and performance across various applications while effectively distinguishing between different use cases of glass products. The relevance of this standard cannot be overstated, as it continues to guide innovation and maintain quality within the sector.
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