BS EN 16433:2014

What is BS EN 16433 - Internal blinds protection from strangulation hazards about?  

BS EN 16433 is applicable to internal blinds test methods. 

BS EN 16433 specifies test methods for the verification of the requirements relating to the protection from strangulation. 

BS EN 16433 applies to all internal blinds specified in EN 13120, insect screens specified in EN 13561 and blinds in sealed glazed units.  

Note 1: These products may be operated manually, with or without compensating springs, or using electric motors (power-operated products). 

Note 2: Although at the time BS EN 16433 has been published, no product standard exists for draperies, test methods specified in the present standard may be used for such products. 

Who is BS EN 16433 - Internal blinds protection from strangulation hazards for?  

BS EN 16433 on internal blinds are useful for: 

• Construction industries   
• Architectures    
• Manufacturers, suppliers, and installers of internal blinds  
• Workplaces   
• Civil engineer    
• Contractors  
• Testing laboratories of internal blinds 

Why should you use BS EN 16433 - Internal blinds protection from strangulation hazards?  

BS EN 16433 specifies the following test methods: 

• Tensioning systems: This test must be performed on an internal blind with the longest operating cord possible(s) 
• Breakaway systems: The tests must be performed on an internal blind with the highest number of pull cords possible(s) 
• Accumulation systems: The tests must be performed on an internal blind, with the maximum length and number of pull cord(s) while the curtain is withdrawn in mind 
• Inner cord(s): The tests must be conducted using an internal blind 

Overall, BS EN 16433 specifies test procedures for breakaway systems, tensioning systems, accumulation systems, tangling tests, and inner cords tests, which help you to analyze all dimensions, masses, and forces with a maximum tolerance of 1%. 

To protect against strangulation hazards, utilize BS EN 16433 when installing internal blinds on building sites.