SIST EN 13126-5:2012/kFprA1:2014

Overview

SIST EN 13126-5:2012/kFprA1:2014 is a European standard developed by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 33 focused on building hardware, specifically hardware for windows and door-height windows. This part of the EN 13126 series specifies the requirements and test methods for devices designed to restrict the opening of various types of windows and door-height windows. The key concerns covered by the standard include durability, strength, security, and functionality of these restrictive devices.

The standard applies to devices used on multiple window types:

• 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 opening outwards

Importantly, this standard applies only where the opening restriction fits within specific parameters defined by EN 1191:2012, ensuring the devices are used according to the manufacturer’s intended use.

Key Topics

• Durability Testing – Ensures that opening restrictors maintain performance over repeated use under defined environmental conditions.
• Strength Requirements – Devices must withstand mechanical stresses without failure, guaranteeing safety and longevity.
• Security Features – Designs must prevent unauthorized removal or bypassing, enhancing building security.
• Functionality and Usability – The devices should operate smoothly, restricting openings as intended without compromising ease of use.
• Child Safety Restrictors – Updated definition focuses on robust mechanical devices that limit the opening to a maximum of 89 mm to prevent passage of small children aged 9 to 12 months, aligned with CEN/TR 13387 safety guidelines.
• Test Methods and Compliance – Specifies standardized testing procedures drawn from related standards to ensure consistency, including resistance to repeated opening and closing per EN 1191:2012.

Applications

SIST EN 13126-5:2012/kFprA1:2014 is critical for manufacturers, specifiers, and suppliers in the building hardware industry focusing on:

• Building renovations and new constructions where window safety and controlled ventilation are priorities.
• Child safety implementations in homes, hospitals, nurseries, and schools to prevent accidents related to window openings.
• Security enhancements in residential and commercial buildings through restricted window openings.
• Quality assurance testing labs verifying that window restrictors meet durability and strength criteria.
• Architectural design projects that incorporate specialized windows requiring reliable opening limitation devices.

By adhering to this standard, stakeholders ensure that opening restrictor devices contribute to improved safety, security, durability, and user satisfaction.

Related Standards

• EN 1191:2012 – Windows and doors resistance to repeated opening and closing test method; referenced for defining the allowable opening restrictions.
• CEN/TR 13387 – Child use and care articles safety guidelines; provides critical safety definitions adopted into EN 13126-5 regarding child safety restrictors.
• EN 13126 Series – Covers various hardware for windows and door hardware beyond opening restrictors, supporting comprehensive building hardware standardization.
• National Building Codes and Regulations – Often reference EN 13126 standards for compliance with safety and performance requirements in the European Union.

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