Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door height windows - Requirements and test methods - Part 12: Side hung projecting reversible hardware

This document specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security and function for side hung projecting reversible hardware for windows and door height windows.
NOTE   This document is applicable to side hung projecting reversible hardware whether fitted with integral restrictors or not. Where any restrictor is used it is intended to be tested in accordance with EN 13126-5.

Baubeschläge - Beschläge für Fenster und Fenstertüren - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 12: Beschläge für auskragende Drehflügel-Umkehrfenster

Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen an und Prüfverfahren für die Dauerfunktionsfähigkeit, Festigkeit, Schutzwirkung und Funktionsweise von Beschlägen für auskragende Drehflügel-Umkehrfenster für Fenster und Fenstertüren fest.
ANMERKUNG   Dieses Dokument ist für Beschläge für auskragende Drehflügel-Umkehrfenster anwendbar, unabhängig davon, ob sie mit eingebauten Vorrichtungen zur Begrenzung des Öffnungswinkels versehen sind. Wird eine Vorrichtung zur Begrenzung des Öffnungswinkels verwendet, ist eine Prüfung nach EN 13126 5 vorgesehen.

Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Exigences et méthodes d'essai des ferrures de fenêtres et portes-fenêtres - Partie 12: Ferrures pour ouvrants à projection de l'axe latéral réversibles

Le présent document spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d’essai relatives à l’endurance, à la résistance, à la sécurité des biens et au fonctionnement des ferrures pour ouvrants à projection de l’axe latéral réversibles pour fenêtres et portes-fenêtres.
NOTE   Le présent document s’applique aux ferrures pour ouvrants à projection de l’axe latéral réversibles, qu'elles soient ou non équipées de limitateurs intégrés. Lorsqu’un limitateur est utilisé, il est prévu de le soumettre à l’essai conformément à l’EN 13126-5.

Stavbno okovje - Okovje za okna in zastekljena vrata - Zahteve in preskusne metode - 12. del: Obrnjeno okovje za izbočena okna z vrtljivimi krili

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
16-Dec-2025
Current Stage
6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
Start Date
17-Dec-2025
Due Date
05-Sep-2026
Completion Date
17-Dec-2025

Relations

Effective Date
18-Oct-2023

Overview

EN 13126-12:2025 - published by CEN - defines requirements and test methods for side hung projecting reversible hardware used on windows and door-height windows. The standard covers functional performance, durability, strength, security and corrosion resistance of hardware that supports outward-opening, reversible (cleaning-from-inside) sash movements. It applies whether or not the hardware includes integral restrictors (restrictors are tested per EN 13126-5).

Key topics and requirements

  • Scope and applicability
    • Applies to side hung projecting reversible hinges/assemblies for windows and door-height windows.
    • Specimens: hardware tested mounted on a window without gaskets to accommodate components.
  • Classification (four-box system)
    • Box 1 - Durability: Grades H1 = 5 000 cycles, H2 = 10 000 cycles, H3 = 20 000 cycles.
    • Box 2 - Mass: Tested sash mass in 10 kg steps (e.g., 030 = 30 kg, 050 = 50 kg).
    • Box 3 - Corrosion resistance: Grade determined in accordance with corrosion requirements (see clause on corrosion).
    • Box 4 - Test sizes: Sash Rebate Width (SRW) x Sash Rebate Height (SRH) in mm (test size chosen to be the most severe recommended by manufacturer).
  • Performance and test methods
    • Ease of sash movement: Initiating and sustaining movement shall not exceed 100 N.
    • Durability (cycling): Tests at H1 / H2 / H3 cycle counts (+1% tolerance); hardware must continue to function normally after cycling.
    • Obstructed track test: Hardware must tolerate abusive forces from obstructions and continue to function.
    • Static load and additional load tests: Verify mechanical strength; sash-to-frame clearance shall not increase by more than 3 mm after static load.
    • Corrosion resistance: Requirements and tests referenced (see EN 1670).
  • Marking and documentation
    • Classification information shall be presented together with the standard number (EN 13126-12).

Applications and users

  • Who uses it: window and hardware manufacturers, test laboratories, product engineers, specifiers, architects, façade and window system designers, procurement teams and regulatory bodies.
  • Practical uses:
    • Verifying product durability and safety for outward-projecting, reversible window hardware.
    • Selecting hardware for specified sash masses, exposure classes and required lifecycle (H1–H3).
    • Supporting conformity testing, product datasheets and technical claims for building projects and tenders.
    • Informing design decisions where corrosion resistance and obstructed-operation resilience matter (coastal, public or high-use buildings).

Related standards

  • EN 13126 (other parts) - common requirements and other hardware families (e.g., Part 1, Part 5 for restrictors, Part 11 for top hung hardware).
  • EN 1670 - corrosion resistance test methods and classifications.

Keywords: EN 13126-12:2025, side hung projecting reversible hardware, windows hardware, durability test, corrosion resistance, sash mass, test methods, CEN, building hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 13126-12:2025 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door height windows - Requirements and test methods - Part 12: Side hung projecting reversible hardware". This standard covers: This document specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security and function for side hung projecting reversible hardware for windows and door height windows. NOTE This document is applicable to side hung projecting reversible hardware whether fitted with integral restrictors or not. Where any restrictor is used it is intended to be tested in accordance with EN 13126-5.

This document specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security and function for side hung projecting reversible hardware for windows and door height windows. NOTE This document is applicable to side hung projecting reversible hardware whether fitted with integral restrictors or not. Where any restrictor is used it is intended to be tested in accordance with EN 13126-5.

EN 13126-12:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.190 - Building accessories. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 13126-12:2025 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13126-12:2008. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 13126-12:2024
01-november-2024
Stavbno okovje - Okovje za okna in zastekljena vrata - Zahteve in preskusne
metode - 12. del: Obrnjeno okovje za izbočena okna z vrtljivimi krili
Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door-height windows - Requirements and
test methods - Part 12: Side hung projecting reversible hardware
Baubeschläge - Beschläge für Fenster und Fenstertüren - Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren - Teil 12: Beschläge für auskragende Drehflügel-Umkehrfenster
Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Exigences et méthodes d'essai des ferrures de fenêtres
et portes-fenêtres - Partie 12: Ferrures pour ouvrants à projection de l'axe latéral
réversibles
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 13126-12
ICS:
91.190 Stavbna oprema Building accessories
oSIST prEN 13126-12:2024 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

oSIST prEN 13126-12:2024
oSIST prEN 13126-12:2024
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 13126-12
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2024
ICS 91.190 Will supersede EN 13126-12:2008
English Version
Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door-
height windows - Requirements and test methods - Part
12: Side hung projecting reversible hardware
Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Exigences et méthodes Baubeschläge - Beschläge für Fenster und Fenstertüren
d'essai des ferrures de fenêtres et portes-fenêtres - - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 12:
Partie 12: Ferrures pour ouvrants à projection de l'axe Beschläge für auskragende Drehflügel-Umkehrfenster
latéral réversibles
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 33.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
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United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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prEN 13126-12:2024 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Classification. 6
4.1 General. 6
4.2 Durability (1 – first box) . 6
4.3 Mass (2 – second box) . 6
4.4 Corrosion resistance (3 – third box) . 7
4.5 Test sizes (4 – fourth box) . 7
4.6 Example of classification for side hung projecting reversible hardware (EN 13126-12) . 7
5 Requirements . 7
5.1 Dangerous substances. 7
5.2 Integrated restrictors . 8
5.3 Ease of sash movement test . 8
5.4 Durability Test . 8
5.5 Obstructed track test . 8
5.6 Static load test . 8
5.7 Additional load test . 8
5.8 Corrosion resistance . 9
6 Test equipment and preparation of the test . 9
6.1 Test rig . 9
6.2 Specimen . 9
7 Test procedure . 10
7.1 Test samples / specimen . 10
7.2 Ease of sash movement test procedure. 10
7.3 Durability test . 10
7.4 Obstructed track test procedure . 11
7.5 Static load test procedure . 11
7.6 Additional loaf test procedure . 11
7.7 Corrosion resistance . 11
8 Marking . 11
Annex A (informative) Test method diagrams . 13
Annex B (normative) Flow chart of test procedure . 15
Bibliography . 16

oSIST prEN 13126-12:2024
prEN 13126-12:2024 (E)
European foreword
This document (prEN 13126-12:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 33 “Doors,
windows, shutters, building hardware and curtain walling”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 13126-12:2008.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
— EN 13126-12 now is independent from EN 13126-1; all necessary information is included without
the need of any further information from EN 13126-1;
— several editorial changes in the wording for a better understanding;
— terms under 3.6 'specimen’, 3.7 'sample', 3.8 'test-rig', 3.9 ‘test equipment and 3.10 'supporting
subframe' added;
— under 4.1 classification system changed completely; former digits 1 (Category of use), 4 (Fire
resistance), 5 (Safety in use) and 8 (Application) deleted; former digit 2 changed into box 1
(Durability), former digit 3 changed into box 2 (Mass), former digit 6 changed into box 3 (Corrosion
resistance), former digit 9 changed into box 4 (Test sizes);
— under 4.2 new Grades for the number of cycles defined; H1 (5 000), H2 (10 000) and H3 (20 000);
see also 5.4;
— under 4.6 new example added for the new classification;
— under 5.4 new Grades for the number of cycles defined; H1 (5 000), H2 (10 000) and H3 (20 000) in
accordance with 4.2 established;
— under 5.8. ‘Corrosion resistance’ new text added;
— under Clause 6 subclauses 6.1 ‘Test rig’ and 6.2 ‘Specimen’ added or text amended;
— under 7.7 ‘Corrosion resistance’ text modified;
— new Clause 8 ‘Marking’ added;
EN 13126, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door height windows — Requirements and
test methods consists of the following parts:
— Part 1: Requirements common to all types of hardware;
— Part 2: Window fastener handles;
— Part 3: Handles, primarily for Tilt and Turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware;
— Part 4: Espagnolettes;
— Part 5: Devices that restrict the opening of windows and door height windows;
— Part 6: Variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction stay);
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prEN 13126-12:2024 (E)
— Part 7: Finger catches;
— Part 8: Requirements and test methods for tilt and turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware;
— Part 9: Hardware for horizontal and vertical pivot windows;
— Part 10: Arm-balancing systems;
— Part 11: Top hung projecting reversible hardware;
— Part 12: Side hung projecting reversible hardware;
— Part 13: Sash balances;
— Part 14: Sash fasteners;
— Part 15: Rollers for horizontal sliding and hardware for sliding folding windows;
— Part 16: Hardware for Lift and Slide windows;
— Part 17: Hardware for Tilt and Slide windows;
— Part 19: Sliding Closing Devices
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1 Scope
This document specifies requirements and test methods for durability, strength, security and function for
side hung projecting reversible hardware for windows and door height windows.
Note This document is applicable to side hung projecting reversible hardware whether fitted with integral
restrictors or not. Where any restrictor is used it is intended to be tested in accordance with EN 13126-5.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1670, Building hardware - Corrosion resistance - Requirements and test methods
EN 13126-5, Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door height windows - Requirements and test
methods - Part 5: Devices that restrict the opening of windows and door height windows
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
pivot retainer
device (may be integrated onto hinge arm system) fitted to the sash to hold it during rotation on hinge
mechanism
3.2
integrated restrictor
mechanism that is an integral part of the side hung projecting reversible hardware that limits the initial
opening of the window and may or may not also hold an opening light firmly in the reverse position
3.3
top slider
assembly consisting of plate and swivel bracket fitted to a sash, which guides movement in a horizontal
plane
3.4
bottom slider
assembly consisting of plate and swivel bracket fitted to sash, which guides movement in horizontal plane
3.5
side hung projecting reversible hinge
mechanism consisting of sliding rails and moving arms fitted into the upper and lower sections of the
window frame, to support the sash allowing it to open outwardly, without projecting into the room, and
to be reversed for cleaning from inside the room
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3.6
specimen
window without gaskets to accommodate hardware components (samples) for testing
3.7
sample
hardware component intended to be tested
3.8
test-rig
testing device onto which the sample is mounted
3.9
tes
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