What is BS EN 16580- Wetness and splash waterproof door leaves about?
Security doors and windows provide enhanced protection and shielding from various undesirable situations and circumstances; therefore, they are likely to be heavy-duty and of very solid construction, and great care will have been taken on their design.
BS EN 16580 identifies the performance characteristic that is applicable to door leaves for pedestrian doors, independent of the material, that are exposed to extended periods of wetness and/or frequent splash water.
BS EN 16580 contains the terms, definitions, test specimens, testing scope, spraying liquid, test procedures, and test reports of the cleaning of waterproof door leaves.
Note 1: BS EN 16580 does not apply to:
- Door leaves exposed to a liquid having a pH-value lower than 5.5 or higher than 8.5
- Door frames, complete door assemblies, or door sets
Who is BS EN 16580 - Wetness and splash waterproof door leaves for?
BS EN 16580 on wetness and splash waterproof door leaves is useful for:
- Door manufacturers
- Construction companies/engineers
- Civil engineers
- Testing laboratories of windows and doors
- Manufacturers and suppliers of Windows and doors
- Construction industries
Why should you use BS EN 16580 - Wetness and splash waterproof door leaves?
Increased requirements for hygiene lead to more intensive cleaning, at the same time, the working time spent on cleaning will be shortened and this requires cleaning processes that are efficient and automatically more stressing for the door leaves.
BS EN 16580 provides test methods and procedures for wetness and splash waterproof door leaves. The test of wetness and splash waterproof door leaves include the following individual test sequences: measuring the thickness, examination of errors in the general flatness, visual assessment of the specimen.
BS EN 16580 contributes to ensure durability and reliability of Wetness and splash waterproof door leaves by following test guidelines. Your customers will be able to use Wetness and splash waterproof door leaves safely.