BS EN 12217:2015

What is BS EN 12217 - Operating forces of doors about?   

BS EN 12217 is applicable to hinged/pivoted and sliding door sets with latches, for pedestrian use. BS EN 12217 defines the classification of the test results for the forces and/or torques to open/close doors and to engage/release and lock/unlock the building hardware using a key or handle, after testing in accordance with BS EN 12046-2. 

BS EN 12217 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 33 “Doors, windows, shutters, building hardware and curtain walling”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. 

Who is BS EN 12217 - Operating forces of doors for?  

BS EN 12217 on operating forces of doors is useful for:  

• Door manufacturers 
• Security personnel 

Why should you use BS EN 12217 - Operating forces of doors?   

Door opening force is the measurement of how many pounds of force is required to open a door. BS EN 12217 provides classification based on the force required to open the door. This will help the users to choose the options that meet their requirements. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 12217:2015 supersedes BS EN 12217:2003 which is withdrawn. 

Compared with BS EN 12217:2003, the following changes have been made: 

• Terms and definitions have been revised 
• Clarification on how the final total classification is obtained from different results 
• One new class 5 has been added  
• A new Clause 5 “use of historical data” has been added