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Abstract

This standard defines the test method determining the forces required when engaging or releasing the movable parts of a door set or to bring the movable part of a sliding door to a specified position defined by the personal safety devices built into the hardware as well as the forces to lock or unlock the door via a handle or a key and the force to commence opening.

Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
15-Feb-2000
Withdrawal Date
16-Sep-2026
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 33/WG 2 - Windows
Current Stage
9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
Start Date
09-Apr-2025
Completion Date
23-Sep-2026

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Effective Date
01-Sep-2021
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 12046-2:2000 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Operating forces - Test method - Part 2: Doors". This standard covers: This standard defines the test method determining the forces required when engaging or releasing the movable parts of a door set or to bring the movable part of a sliding door to a specified position defined by the personal safety devices built into the hardware as well as the forces to lock or unlock the door via a handle or a key and the force to commence opening.

This standard defines the test method determining the forces required when engaging or releasing the movable parts of a door set or to bring the movable part of a sliding door to a specified position defined by the personal safety devices built into the hardware as well as the forces to lock or unlock the door via a handle or a key and the force to commence opening.

EN 12046-2:2000 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 12046-2:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12046-2:2025, EN 12519:2004, EN 12217:2015. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 12046-2:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/92/19. 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Sile pri uporabi - Preskusna metoda - 2. del: VrataBedienungskräfte - Prüfverfahren - Teil 2: TürenForces de manoeuvre - Méthode d'essai - Partie 2: PortesOperating forces - Test method - Part 2: Doors91.060.50Vrata in oknaDoors and windowsICS:Ta slove
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