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Abstract

1.1 General This European Standard specifies the test method for determining the resistance to water penetration for doors in a closed position. The doors are intended for installation in areas in the reach of people, for which the main intended uses are giving safe access for goods, vehicles and persons in industrial, commer-cial or residential premises. The doors may be manually or power operated. This document applies to all doors provided in accordance with prEN 13 241:1998. 1.2 Exclusions It does not apply to: - lock gates and dock gates; - doors on lifts; - doors on vehicles; - armoured doors; - doors mainly for the retention of animals; - theatre textile curtains; - horizontally moving doors less than 2,5 m wide and 6,25 m² area, designed principally for pedestrian use; - revolving doors of any size;
- doors outside the reach of people (such as crane gantry fences); - railway barriers; - barriers used solely for vehicles.

Status
Published
Publication Date
18-Jul-2000
Withdrawal Date
30-Jan-2001
Current Stage
9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
Start Date
30-Jun-2020
Completion Date
23-Sep-2026

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Overview

EN 12489:2000 - issued by CEN - specifies a laboratory test method for determining resistance to water penetration of industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates in the closed position. It covers doors intended to provide safe access for goods, vehicles and people in industrial, commercial or residential premises. The standard applies to both manually and power-operated doors and is intended for doors supplied in accordance with prEN 13 241:1998.

Key topics and requirements

  • Purpose: Evaluate water ingress (leakage) through a door assembly when closed, under controlled test conditions.
  • Scope: Applies to doors and gates located within the reach of people and used for access of goods, vehicles and persons.
  • Exclusions: The standard does not apply to:
    • lock gates and dock gates
    • doors on lifts or vehicles
    • armoured doors
    • doors mainly for retention of animals
    • theatre textile curtains
    • small horizontally moving pedestrian doors (less than 2.5 m wide and 6.25 m²)
    • revolving doors
    • doors outside the reach of people (e.g., crane gantry fences)
    • railway barriers and barriers used solely for vehicles
  • Test focus (high level): Controlled application of water to a closed door assembly and assessment for penetration-used to determine performance under simulated rain or water exposure.
  • Interface with other standards: Intended for use with doors supplied to prEN 13 241:1998; it complements product, performance and installation standards for external doors.

Applications

EN 12489:2000 is practical and relevant for:

  • Manufacturers developing and validating door designs for water ingress resistance.
  • Independent test laboratories performing type-testing or verification for product certification.
  • Specifiers and architects selecting door systems for buildings where water tightness is required.
  • Building owners, facility managers and installers assessing suitability of doors for exposed locations and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
  • Procurement and quality departments for inclusion of objective test requirements in technical specifications and tender documents.

Related standards

  • prEN 13 241:1998 (referenced supply/production standard)
  • Other CEN product and performance standards for doors and windows (for broader performance requirements and installation guidance)

Keywords: EN 12489:2000, water penetration test, industrial doors, garage doors, commercial doors, resistance to water penetration, test method, water ingress resistance, CEN standard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 12489:2000 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates - Resistance to water penetration - Test method". This standard covers: 1.1 General This European Standard specifies the test method for determining the resistance to water penetration for doors in a closed position. The doors are intended for installation in areas in the reach of people, for which the main intended uses are giving safe access for goods, vehicles and persons in industrial, commer-cial or residential premises. The doors may be manually or power operated. This document applies to all doors provided in accordance with prEN 13 241:1998. 1.2 Exclusions It does not apply to: - lock gates and dock gates; - doors on lifts; - doors on vehicles; - armoured doors; - doors mainly for the retention of animals; - theatre textile curtains; - horizontally moving doors less than 2,5 m wide and 6,25 m² area, designed principally for pedestrian use; - revolving doors of any size; - doors outside the reach of people (such as crane gantry fences); - railway barriers; - barriers used solely for vehicles.

1.1 General This European Standard specifies the test method for determining the resistance to water penetration for doors in a closed position. The doors are intended for installation in areas in the reach of people, for which the main intended uses are giving safe access for goods, vehicles and persons in industrial, commer-cial or residential premises. The doors may be manually or power operated. This document applies to all doors provided in accordance with prEN 13 241:1998. 1.2 Exclusions It does not apply to: - lock gates and dock gates; - doors on lifts; - doors on vehicles; - armoured doors; - doors mainly for the retention of animals; - theatre textile curtains; - horizontally moving doors less than 2,5 m wide and 6,25 m² area, designed principally for pedestrian use; - revolving doors of any size; - doors outside the reach of people (such as crane gantry fences); - railway barriers; - barriers used solely for vehicles.

EN 12489:2000 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 12489:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to prEN 13241, EN 12433-2:1999, EN 12433-1:1999, EN 13241-1:2003+A1:2011, EN 13241:2003+A2:2016, EN 12425:2000, prEN 12489. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 12489:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/101. 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 v industrijske in javne prostore ter garažna vrata - Odpornost proti vdoru vode - Preskusna metodaTore - Widerstand gegen eindringendes Wasser - PrüfverfahrenPortes équipant les locaux industriels, commerciaux et les garages - Résistance a la pénétration de l'eau - Méthode d'essaiIndustrial, commercial and garage doors and gates - Resistance to water penetration - Test method91.0
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