Doors - Operating forces - Requirements and classification

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 and/or torques 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 classification 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 European Standard.

Türen - Bedienungskräfte - Anforderungen und Klassifizierung

Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Drehflügel- und Schiebetürelemente, die mit Schlossfallen ausgestattet und für die Benutzung durch Fußgänger vorgesehen sind. Sie legt die Klassifizierung der Prüfergebnisse fest, die sich bei Prüfung nach EN 12046-2 für die Kräfte und/oder Momente ergeben, die zum Öffnen/Schließen von Türen sowie zum Einklinken/Freigeben und Verriegeln/Entriegeln der Baubeschläge mit Hilfe eines Schlüssels oder eines Drückers erforderlich sind.
Sie ist ausschließlich auf die Handbetätigung von Türelementen anwendbar.
Die Klassifizierung der Kräfte für Türelemente mit Selbstschließung ist von diesem Prüfverfahren ausgenommen. Das Verfahren ist ebenfalls nicht auf Türelemente mit speziellen Beschlägen, z. B. Notausgangsverschlüsse, anwendbar.
Die Prüfungen sind auf Türelemente aller Werkstoffe anwendbar.
Die Bedienung einiger verglaster Türen (Fenstertüren) umfasst Beschläge mit Fallen und darf entsprechend dieser Europäischen Norm klassifiziert werden.

Portes - Forces de manoeuvre - Prescriptions et classification

La présente Norme européenne est applicable aux blocs-portes battants/pivotants et coulissants, équipés de pênes demi-tour et destinés à être utilisés par des piétons. Elle fournit une classification des résultats d'essai en fonction des forces et/ou couples d’ouverture/fermeture des portes et des forces et/ou couples nécessaires pour enclencher/libérer et verrouiller/déverrouiller la quincaillerie de bâtiment à l’aide d’une clé ou d’une poignée, à l'issue d'essais réalisés conformément à l'EN 12046 2.
La présente Norme est uniquement applicable à la manoeuvre manuelle des blocs-portes.
La classification des forces pour les blocs-portes ayant des systèmes à fermeture automatique enclenchés est exclue de la méthode d’essai. Les blocs-portes équipés d’une quincaillerie spéciale, par exemple des dispositifs d’issue de secours, sont également exclus de la méthode d’essai.
Les essais sont applicables aux blocs-portes, quel que soit leur matériau.
L’organe de fermeture de certaines portes vitrées (porte-fenêtre) comporte un pêne demi-tour. Ces portes vitrées peuvent être classées conformément à la présente Norme européenne.

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General Information

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
04-Dec-2014
Publication Date
26-May-2015
ICS
91.060.50 - Doors and windows
Technical Committee
ISTP - Doors and windows
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
15-May-2015
Due Date
20-Jul-2015
Completion Date
27-May-2015
Ref Project
EN 12217:2015 - Doors - Operating forces - Requirements and classification

Relations

Replaces
SIST EN 12217:2004 - Doors - Operating forces - Requirements and classification
Effective Date
01-Jul-2015

Overview

EN 12217:2015 - Doors: Operating forces - Requirements and classification is a CEN European Standard that classifies the forces and torques required to operate pedestrian doorsets (hinged/pivoted and sliding, with latches) when operated manually. It defines how test results obtained in accordance with EN 12046‑2 are translated into performance classes for opening, closing and for engaging/releasing and locking/unlocking hardware using a key or handle. The standard applies to doorsets of any material (including some glazed doors with high windows) but excludes tests when self‑closing devices are engaged and excludes doorsets with special hardware (e.g. emergency exit devices).

Key topics and requirements

  • Scope: Manual operation only; pedestrian doorsets with latches; any material; excludes self‑closing engaged tests and special hardware.
  • Test method: Classification is based on test data obtained per EN 12046‑2 (Operating forces - Test method - Part 2: Doors).
  • Classification rule: The final total class assigned to a doorset is the lowest class obtained among the individual measured forces and/or torques.
  • Higher-value rule: For each hardware type, the higher measured value (force or torque) determines the class.
  • Numeric class thresholds (summary from Table 1):
    • Closing/commence motion (maximum force, N): Class 1 = 75 N; Class 2 = 50 N; Class 3 = 25 N; Class 4 = 10 N; Class 5 = 50 N.
    • Hand‑operated hardware:
      • Maximum torque (Nm): Class 1 = 10; Class 2 = 5; Class 3 = 2.5; Class 4 = 1; Class 5 = 5.
      • Maximum force (N): Class 1 = 100; Class 2 = 50; Class 3 = 25; Class 4 = 10; Class 5 = 50.
    • Finger‑operated hardware:
      • Maximum torque (Nm): Class 1 = 5; Class 2 = 2.5; Class 3 = 1.5; Class 4 = 1; Class 5 = 1.5.
      • Maximum force (N): Class 1 = 20; Class 2 = 10; Class 3 = 6; Class 4 = 4; Class 5 = 6.
    • Note: consult the full standard for the official table and measurement details.
  • Definitions: Uses terminology from EN 12519 and references ergonomic definitions from EN 1005‑1.

Applications and users

EN 12217:2015 is practical for:

  • Door and hardware manufacturers specifying product performance and quality.
  • Test laboratories performing EN 12046‑2 tests and producing compliance reports.
  • Architects, specifiers and building services professionals selecting doors for accessibility, usability and safety.
  • Compliance officers and procurement teams ensuring doors meet required operating‑force classes.
  • Accessibility assessors evaluating manual operation effort for users with reduced strength or dexterity.

Related standards

  • EN 12046‑2 (test method used to generate classification data)
  • EN 12519 (terminology for windows and pedestrian doors)
  • EN 1005‑1 (human physical performance terms referenced)

Note: EN 12217:2015 updated EN 12217:2003 (added Class 5, clarified terms and classification rules and allows use of historical EN 12046‑2 data). For implementation, always refer to the full standard text for test procedures, measurement methods and normative details.

Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 12217:2015 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). 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 and/or torques 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 classification 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 European 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 and/or torques 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 classification 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 European Standard.

SIST EN 12217:2015 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.

SIST EN 12217:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12217:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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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 12217:2015SIST EN 12217:2015en,fr,de01-julij-2015SIST EN 12217:2015SLOVENSKI
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April 2015 ICS 91.060.50 Supersedes EN 12217:2003English Version
Doors - Operating forces - Requirements and classification
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Türen - Bedienungskräfte - Anforderungen und Klassifizierung This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 March 2015.
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