What is BS EN 14351-1 - Windows and external pedestrian doorsets about?
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:
- Rooflights according to EN 1873 and EN 14963
- Curtain walling according to EN 13830
- Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates according to EN 13241
- Internal pedestrian doorsets according to pren 14351-2
- Revolving doorsets
- Power operated pedestrian doorsets according to EN 16361
Who is BS EN 14351-1 - Windows and external pedestrian doorsets for?
BS EN 14351-1 on windows and external pedestrian doorsets is useful for:
- Construction industries
- Civil engineer
- Installers of windows and doors
- Manufacturer of windows and doors
Why should you use BS EN 14351-1 - Windows and external pedestrian doorsets?
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:
- Fixed windows or fixed lights, manually or power-operated windows and door height windows, and screens for installation in vertical wall apertures and roof windows for installation in roofs
- Manually operated external pedestrian door sets with flush or panelled leaves
You can use BS EN 14351-1 while installation of windows and external pedestrian doorsets to improve their safety.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 14351-1:2006+A2:2016 supersedes BS EN 14351-1:2006+A1:2010 which is withdrawn.