EN 12425:2000
(Main)Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates - Resistance to water penetration - Classification
General Information
- Abstract
1.1 General This European Standard specifies the classification for resistance to water penetration for doors in a closed position, when tested in accordance with EN 12489. The doors are intended for installation in areas in the reach of people, for which the main in-tended
uses are giving safe access for goods, vehicles and persons in industrial, commercial or residential premises. The doors may be manually or power operated. This document applies to all doors provided in accordance with prEN 13241:1998. 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
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 33/WG 5 - Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 10-Jan-2023
- 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
Overview
EN 12425:2000 is a European Standard from CEN that defines the classification for resistance to water penetration of industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates. The classification applies to doors in the closed position when tested in accordance with EN 12489. It covers doors intended to provide safe access for goods, vehicles and people in industrial, commercial or residential premises and includes both manually and power-operated units. The document is intended to be used with the product provisions of prEN 13241:1998.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope of classification: Establishes classes for how resistant a door or gate is to water penetration when closed (classification is based on tests defined in EN 12489).
- Test reference: All resistance-to-water assessments are carried out following the test method specified in EN 12489 (the standard does not itself provide test procedures).
- Application context: Focuses on doors in areas within reach of people - for access by goods, vehicles and persons - covering both manual and electrically driven systems.
- Exclusions: The standard explicitly does not apply to certain door types, including:
- lock gates and dock gates
- doors on lifts or on vehicles
- armoured doors
- doors mainly for animal retention
- theatre textile curtains
- small horizontally moving pedestrian doors (< 2.5 m wide and < 6.25 m²)
- revolving doors
- doors located outside the reach of people (e.g., crane gantry fences)
- railway barriers and vehicle-only barriers
Practical applications
- Manufacturers use EN 12425 to classify their industrial, commercial and garage doors for marketing, technical data sheets and product declarations.
- Specifiers and architects reference the classification when selecting door products to meet building design requirements for weather resistance and durability.
- Building owners and facility managers rely on resistance-to-water classifications to choose doors that protect interiors from ingress and moisture-related damage.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies use EN 12425 in combination with EN 12489 to verify and certify product performance.
- Procurement and compliance: Useful for writing tender specifications and ensuring conformity with project or regulatory requirements.
Related standards
- EN 12489 - test method for resistance to water penetration (referenced for classification testing)
- prEN 13241:1998 - product provisions for doors (EN 12425 applies to doors provided in accordance with this document)
This standard is essential for anyone involved in the design, testing, specification or procurement of industrial, commercial and garage doors requiring a recognized water penetration resistance classification.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12425:2000 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 - Classification". This standard covers: 1.1 General This European Standard specifies the classification for resistance to water penetration for doors in a closed position, when tested in accordance with EN 12489. The doors are intended for installation in areas in the reach of people, for which the main in-tended uses are giving safe access for goods, vehicles and persons in industrial, commercial or residential premises. The doors may be manually or power operated. This document applies to all doors provided in accordance with prEN 13241:1998. 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 classification for resistance to water penetration for doors in a closed position, when tested in accordance with EN 12489. The doors are intended for installation in areas in the reach of people, for which the main in-tended uses are giving safe access for goods, vehicles and persons in industrial, commercial or residential premises. The doors may be manually or power operated. This document applies to all doors provided in accordance with prEN 13241:1998. 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 12425:2000 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 12425:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to prEN 13241, EN 12433-1:1999, EN 12489:2000, EN 12433-2:1999, EN 13241:2003+A2:2016, EN 13241-1:2003+A1:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12425:2000 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)
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