BS EN 12210:2016

What is BS EN 12210 - Windows and doors resistance to wind load classification about? 

BS EN 12210 focuses on resistance to wind load classification of windows and doors 

BS EN 12210 defines the classification of test results for completely assembled windows and doors of any materials after testing in accordance with EN 12211. 

Who is BS EN 12210 - Windows and doors resistance to wind load classification for?  

BS EN 12210 on windows and doors resistance to wind load is useful for: 

• Construction industries   
• Civil engineer   
• Installers of windows and doors   
• Door assemblies   
• Manufacturer of windows and doors  
• Testers of resistance to wind load 

Why should you use BS EN 12210 - Windows and doors resistance to wind load classification?  

Wind loads and relative frontal deflection is combined into one overall classification. 

BS EN 12210 provides you with general classifications, requirements, classification of relative frontal deflection and classification for resistance to wind load. 

You can use BS EN 12210 while installation of windows and doors. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN 12210:2016 supersedes BS EN 12210:2000 which is withdrawn. 

In comparison with EN 12210:1999, the following significant changes were made: 

• Clause 4: Class 0 deleted 
• Sub-clause 6.1 inserted 
• Sub-clause 6.2: Revision of the whole paragraph: Guidance NB-CPD/SG06/11/079 from Group of Notified Bodies for the Construction Products Directive 89/106/EEC included