BS 7950:1997:2007 Edition
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Specification for enhanced security performance of windows for domestic applications
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 2007 | 32 |
Specifies test methods and acceptance criteria for domestic casement tilt/turn windows to provide enhanced security against unauthorized forced entry.
PDF Catalog
| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | BRITISH STANDARD |
| 2 | Committees responsible for this British Standard |
| 3 | Contents |
| 5 | Introduction 1 Scope 2 Normative references |
| 6 | 3 Definitions 3.1 component failure primary component failure secondary component failure 3.2 entry 3.2.1 for windows with key unlocking hardware on all opening lights. The creation of an aperture through which a 500 mm long cylindroid with an elliptical section of 225 mm minor and 380 mm major diameters can pass freely 3.2.2 for windows with other than key unlocking hardware on any opening light. The creation of an aperture through which a 500 mm long cylinder of 25 mm diameter can pass freely, or an existing aperture through which this body can pass glazing key unlocking hardware opening corners opening face plane vent dummy vent fixed light |
| 7 | range technique 4 Sample selection 5 Testing 5.1 Test methods 5.2 Assessment 5.3 Test report |
| 8 | 6 Apparatus 7 Performance requirements |
| 9 | Flow chart of test procedures |
| 10 | Typical test arrangement |
| 11 | Test sample mounting |
| 12 | Parallel-to-plane loading: along the edge |
| 13 | Parallel-to-plane loading: at right angles to the edge |
| 14 | Parallel-to-plane loading: at a mullion or transom |
| 15 | Perpendicular-to-plane loading |
| 16 | Typical test bracket |
| 17 | Typical outer frame support |
| 18 | Typical mullion and transom support |
| 19 | Typical loading pad |
| 20 | Typical loading bridge |
| 21 | (normative) Test methods (normative) Test methods General Sample preparation Tools (Group A) Assorted mild steel wire, (Group A) Two credit cards, of size (55 ± 5) mm × (85 ± 5) mm and (0.7 ± 0.3) mm thick. (Group A) Two paint scrapers, with a blade width of approximately (75 ± 15) mm width. (Group A) One craft knife, with a maximum overall length of 180 mm, a straight blade (0.6 ± 0.1) mm thick and an exposed blade of length (28 ± 7) mm, e.g. a Stanley-trimming type knife. (Group A) Two flate blade screwdrivers, of length (150 ± 20) mm overall a shank length of (75 ± 15) mm, a shank diameter of (3 ± 0.5) mm and a blade width of (3 ± 1) mm. The shank shall be of vanadium/chrome tool grade steel. (Group B) One wood chisel, of length (250 ± 20) mm overall and a blade width (25 ± 2) mm. (Group B) One wood chisel, of length (250 ± 20) mm overall, and a blade width of (6 ± 1) mm. Group B) One flat blade screwdriver, of length (200 ± 20) mm overall, a shank diameter of (6 ± 1) mm and a blade width of (6 ± 1) mm. (Group B) One brick bolster, of length (250 ± 25) mm and a blade width of (60 ± 15) mm. (Group B) One crosspoint screwdriver, of length (200 ± 20) mm overall, a shank diameter of (6 ± 1) mm and point size 2. (Group B) One cross head screwdriver, of length (200 ± 20) mm overall, a shank diameter of (6 ± 1) mm and point size PZ2 (posi-drive) Manipulation test |
| 22 | Glazing removal test Manual test Mechanical test Mechanical loading test Objective Loading procedure |
| 23 | Parallel-to-plane loading |
| 24 | Perpendicular-to-plane loading |
| 25 | Manual check test Objective Tools Procedure Additional mechanical loading test. |
| 26 | Typical installation of test window into timber sub-frame |
| 27 | Typical loading sequences |
| 29 | (normative) Standard loading cases (normative) Standard loading cases Standard loading cases |
| 30 | (normative) Loading sequence (normative) Loading sequence Loading point which coincides with a hardware point Loading point which does not coincide with a hardware point |
