EN 12211:2000
(Main)Windows and doors - Resistance to wind load - Test method
General Information
- Abstract
This standard defines the method of test to determine the resistance to wind load for completely assembled windows and doors of any materials when submitted to positive and negative test pressures. This test method is designed to take account of conditions in use, when the window or door is installed in accordance with the manufactures specification and the requirements of relevant European Standard and codes of pratice. This Standard does not apply to joints between the window or door frame and the building construction. This Standard is not intended to evaluate strength of the glass.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 20-Jun-2000
- Withdrawal Date
- 16-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
- 16-Mar-2016
- 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
- 07-Dec-2011
- 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 12211:2000 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Windows and doors - Resistance to wind load - Test method". This standard covers: This standard defines the method of test to determine the resistance to wind load for completely assembled windows and doors of any materials when submitted to positive and negative test pressures. This test method is designed to take account of conditions in use, when the window or door is installed in accordance with the manufactures specification and the requirements of relevant European Standard and codes of pratice. This Standard does not apply to joints between the window or door frame and the building construction. This Standard is not intended to evaluate strength of the glass.
This standard defines the method of test to determine the resistance to wind load for completely assembled windows and doors of any materials when submitted to positive and negative test pressures. This test method is designed to take account of conditions in use, when the window or door is installed in accordance with the manufactures specification and the requirements of relevant European Standard and codes of pratice. This Standard does not apply to joints between the window or door frame and the building construction. This Standard is not intended to evaluate strength of the glass.
EN 12211:2000 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 12211:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12211:2016, EN 12519:2018, EN 1026:2000, EN 16361:2013+A1:2016, EN 16361:2013. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12211:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/101, M/122. 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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