EN 12046-1:2003
(Main)Operating forces - Test method - Part 1: Windows
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the test method for determining the force required when engaging or releasing the hardware of a window and when commencing the movement of a casement or sash, in both opening and closing directions.
It is applicable to manually operated windows.
This European Standard is applicable to products of any materials.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 04-Nov-2003
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 33/WG 1/2 - Windows and doors
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 19-Aug-2020
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 26-Aug-2020
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12046-1:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Operating forces - Test method - Part 1: Windows". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the test method for determining the force required when engaging or releasing the hardware of a window and when commencing the movement of a casement or sash, in both opening and closing directions. It is applicable to manually operated windows. This European Standard is applicable to products of any materials.
This European Standard specifies the test method for determining the force required when engaging or releasing the hardware of a window and when commencing the movement of a casement or sash, in both opening and closing directions. It is applicable to manually operated windows. This European Standard is applicable to products of any materials.
EN 12046-1:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows; 91.190 - Building accessories. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12046-1:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12046-1:2020, EN 12519:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12046-1:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC. 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.Sile pri uporabi - Preskusna metoda - 1. del: OknaBedienungskräfte - Prüfverfahren - Teil 1: FensterForces de manoeuvre - Méthode d'essai - Partie 1: FenetresOperating forces - Test method - Part 1: Windows91.060.50Vrata in oknaDoors and windowsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12046-1:2003SIST EN 12046-1:2004en01-september-2004SIST EN 12046-1:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12046-1November 2003ICS 91.060.50; 91.190English versionOperating forces - Test method - Part 1: WindowsForces de manoeuvre - Méthode d'essai - Partie 1:FenêtresBedienungskräfte - Prüfverfahren - Teil 1: FensterThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 September 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12046-1:2003 ESIST EN 12046-1:2004
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