What is BS EN 12207 - Windows and doors air permeability classification about?
BS EN 12207 focuses on air permeability classification of windows and doors.
BS EN 12207 defines the classification of test results for:
- Windows
- External and internal pedestrian doorsets
- Completely assembled, any materials after testing in accordance with EN 1026
Who is BS EN 12207 - Windows and doors air permeability classification for?
BS EN 12207 on the air permeability is useful for:
- Construction industries
- Civil engineer
- Installers of windows and doors
- Door assemblies
- Manufacturer of windows and doors
- Testers of air permeability
Why should you use BS EN 12207 - Windows and doors air permeability classification?
BS EN 12207 provides you with general classification and classification report. The classification is based on a comparison of the air permeability of the test specimen related to the overall area and on the air permeability related to the length of the opening joint(s).
You can use BS EN 12207 while assembling windows and doors.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 12207:2016 supersedes BS EN 12207:2000 which is withdrawn.
The revision of BS EN 12207:2016 clarifies only the classification method and does not affect existing classification evidence of EN 12207:1999.