BS EN 14351-1 is the first part of the multi-series standard that identifies material independent performance characteristics, except resistance to fire and smoke control characteristics, that are applicable to windows (including roof windows, roof windows with external fire resistance and door height windows), external pedestrian doorsets (and their assemblies, including unframed glass doorsets, escape route doorsets) and screens.
Note-
The windows covered by BS EN 14351-1 are not assessed regarding their ability to release (to open). The products covered by BS EN 14351-1 are not assessed for structural applications.
BS EN 14351-1 does not apply to:
BS EN 14351-1 on windows and external pedestrian doorsets is useful for:
External pedestrian doorsets separates the internal climate from the external climate of construction for which the main intended use is the passage of pedestrians.
BS EN 14351-1 applies to:
You can use BS EN 14351-1 while installation of windows and external pedestrian doorsets to improve their safety.
BS EN 14351-1:2006+A2:2016 supersedes BS EN 14351-1:2006+A1:2010 which is withdrawn.