M/135_AM1 - Glass

This European Standard covers all life cycle stages, from cradle to grave, namely product stage, construction process stage, use stage and end-of-life stage of glass products (see point 4), used in buildings.
While covering all life cycle stages, this PCR primarily focuses on the product stage, in particular the manufacturing of flat glass and the consequent processing into flat glass products (as listed in point 4.), from cradle to gate. It covers raw materials and energy supply, transport, flat glass manufacturing, flat glass processing, packaging and storage.  
All requirements and recommendations in this PCR for the elaboration of the Life Cycle Inventory may be applicable to flat glass used in other applications, such as flat glass used in automotive.
This PCR includes the rules to produce EPD that contains more than one thickness or configuration of the same product.
This European Standard does not apply to glass blocks, glass paver units (EN 1051-1) and channel-shaped glass (EN 572-7, EN 15683-1).

This document covers all life cycle stages, from cradle to grave, namely product stage, construction process stage, use stage and end-of-life stage of glass products (see Clause 4), used in buildings.
While covering all life cycle stages, this PCR primarily focuses on the product stage, in particular the manufacturing of flat glass and the consequent processing into flat glass products (as listed in point 4.), from cradle to gate. It covers raw materials and energy supply, transport, flat glass manufacturing, flat glass processing, packaging and storage.
All requirements and recommendations in this PCR for the elaboration of the Life Cycle Inventory may be applicable to flat glass used in other applications.
This PCR includes the rules to produce EPD that contains more than one thickness or configuration of the same product.

This European Standard covers the evaluation of conformity and the factory production control of coated glass for use in buildings.
NOTE   For glass products with electrical wiring or connections for, e.g. alarm or heating purposes, other directives, e.g. Low Voltage Directive, may apply.

This European Standard describes the test method for the determination of moisture penetration index and specifies the requirements for limit values for insulating glass units made
a) in accordance with prEN 1279-1:2015 and prEN 1279-6:2015 or
b) for the purpose to demonstrate that components (e.g. edge seals or spacers) will allow the insulating glass unit to conform to the requirements given in prEN 1279-1:2015, Clause 6.

This European Standard (all parts) covers the requirements for insulating glass units. The main intended uses of the insulating glass units are installations in windows, doors, curtain walling, structural sealant glazing, roofs and partitions.
The achievement of the requirements of this standard indicates that insulating glass units fulfil the needs for intended use and ensures by means of the evaluation of conformity to this standard that, visual, energetic, acoustic, safety parameters do not change significantly over time.
In cases where there is no protection against direct ultra-violet radiation or permanent shear load at the edges, as in structural sealant glazing systems, it is essential to follow additional European technical specifications (see EN 15434 and EN 13022-1).
Insulating glass units that are intended for artistic purposes (e.g. lead glass or fused glass) are excluded from the scope of this standard.
Glass/plastics composites are under the scope as long as the surface of contact with sealants is a glass component.
NOTE   For glass products with electrical wiring or connections for, e.g. alarm or heating purposes, other directives, e.g. Low Voltage Directive, may apply.
This European Standard gives definitions for insulating glass units and covers the rules for the system description, the optical and visual quality and the dimensional tolerances thereof and describes the substitution rules within an existing system description. It also provides informative guidance for the installation of insulating glass units in windows or facades.

This European Standard specifies the requirements and describes the test methods for edge seal components and inserts. This includes the identification, the determination of physical attributes and the evaluation of characteristics for use in substitution rules in accordance with prEN 1279-1:2015.
For the purpose to demonstrate that edge seal components will allow the insulating glass unit to conform to the requirements given in prEN 1279-1:2015, Clause 6, prEN 1279-2:2015 and prEN 1279-3:2015 also apply.

This European Standard describes the routine factory production control, the periodic testing and inspection and test methods to verify that an insulating glass unit (IGU) conforms to the system description.

This European Standard covers the evaluation of conformity and the factory production control of insulating glass units (IGU) for use in buildings.
NOTE 1    For glass products with electrical wiring or connections for e.g. alarm or heating purposes, other directives, e.g. Low Voltage Directive, may apply.
NOTE 2   Units for which the intended use is only ‘artistic’ and therefore no essential requirement is required, are not subject to CE marking and are not part of this standard.

This European Standard describes the test method for the determination of gas leakage rate and specifies the requirements for limit values for gas leakage rate and gas concentration for gas filled insulating glass units made
a) in accordance with prEN 1279-1:2015 and prEN 1279-6:2015 or
b) for the purpose to demonstrate that components (e.g. edge seals or spacers) will allow the insulating glass unit to conform to the requirements given in prEN 1279-1:2015, Clause 6.

This European Standard covers the evaluation of conformity and the factory production control of coated glass for use in buildings.
NOTE   For glass products with electrical wiring or connections for, e.g. alarm or heating purposes, other directives, e.g. Low Voltage Directive, may apply.

This document describes the routine factory production control, the periodic testing and inspection and test methods to verify that an insulating glass unit (IGU) conforms to the system description.

This document covers the product standard of insulating glass units (IGU) for use in buildings.
Units for which the intended use is only artistic and therefore no essential characteristics are required, are not subject to CE marking and are not part of this standard.
NOTE   For glass products with electrical wiring or connections for, e.g. alarm or heating purposes, other directives, e.g. Low Voltage Directive, may apply.

This document specifies the requirements and describes the test methods for edge seal components and inserts. This includes the identification, the determination of physical attributes and the evaluation of characteristics for use in substitution rules in accordance with EN 1279 1:2018.
For the purpose to demonstrate that edge seal components will allow the insulating glass unit to conform to the requirements given in EN 1279 1:2018, Clause 6, EN 1279 2:2018 and EN 1279 3:2018 also apply.

This document describes the test method for the determination of moisture penetration index and specifies the requirements for limit values for insulating glass units made
a)   in accordance with EN 1279 1:2018 and manufactured to EN 1279 6:2018; or
b)   for the purpose to demonstrate that components (e.g. edge seals or spacers) will allow the insulating glass unit to conform to the requirements given in EN 1279 1:2018, Clause 6.

This European Standard describes the test method for the determination of gas leakage rate and specifies the requirements for limit values for gas leakage rate and gas concentration for gas filled insulating glass units made
a)   in accordance with EN 1279 1:2018 and manufactured to EN 1279 6:2018, or
b)   for the purpose to demonstrate that components (e.g. edge seals or spacers) will allow the insulating glass unit to conform to the requirements given in EN 1279 1:2018, Clause 6.

This document (all parts) covers the requirements for insulating glass units. The main intended uses of the insulating glass units are installations in windows, doors, curtain walling, bonded glazing for doors, windows and curtain walling, roofs and partitions.
The achievement of the requirements of this standard indicates that insulating glass units fulfil the needs for intended use and ensures by means of the evaluation of conformity to this standard that, visual, energetic, acoustic, safety parameters do not change significantly over time.
In cases where there is no protection against direct ultraviolet radiation or permanent shear load on the edge seal, as in bonded glazing for doors, windows and curtain walling systems, it is essential to follow additional European Technical Specifications (see EN 15434, EN 13022 1 and prEN 16759).
Insulating glass units that are intended for artistic purposes (e.g. lead glass or fused glass) are excluded from the scope of this standard.
Vacuum insulating glass is not covered by this standard (see ISO DIS 19916 1).
Glass/plastics composites are under the scope as long as the surface of contact with sealants is a glass component.
NOTE   For glass products with electrical wiring or connections for, e.g. alarm or heating purposes, other directives, e.g. Low Voltage Directive, may apply.
This European Standard gives definitions for insulating glass units and covers the rules for the system description, the optical and visual quality and the dimensional tolerances thereof and describes the substitution rules based on an existing system description.

This European Standard covers the evaluation of conformity and the factory production control of basic alumino silicate glass products for use in buildings.
NOTE   For glass products with electrical wiring or connections for, e.g. alarm or heating purposes, other directives, e.g. Low Voltage Directive, may apply.

This European Standard specifies minimum quality requirements (in respect of optical, visual and edge faults) and durability tests for painted glass for internal use in building.
This standard applies to testing of paints that can be used to produce painted glass. The test of durability are undertaken on soda lime silicate glass  as being a representative substrate.
Painted glass, that conforms to this standard, may have substrate as follows: basic glass, special basic glass, chemically strengthened basic glass, thermally treated basic and special basic glass, laminated glass or laminated safety glass.
The painted glass may be  translucent, transparent or opaque and supplied in stock/standard sizes and as-cut finished sizes.
NOTE 1   Artistic products are excluded from the scope of this standard.
For painted glass used in aggressive and/or constantly high humidity atmospheres, e.g. horse riding halls, swimming pools, medical baths, saunas, etc. this standard is not applicable.
NOTE 2   Bathrooms and kitchens are not considered as constantly high humidity atmospheres.
This standard does not give requirements for framing, fixing or other support systems.
NOTE 3   Useful advice on these items is contained in the informative annex C.

This European Standard covers the assessment and verification of constancy of performance and the factory production control of basic alumino silicate glass products for use in buildings.
NOTE   For glass products with electrical wiring or connections for, e.g. alarm or heating purposes, other directives, e.g. Low Voltage Directive, may apply.

This European Standard specifies minimum quality requirements (in respect of optical, visual and edge faults) and durability tests for painted glass for internal use in building.
This standard applies to testing of paints that can be used to produce painted glass. The test of durability are undertaken on soda lime silicate glass  as being a representative substrate.
Painted glass, that conforms to this standard, may have substrate as follows: basic glass, special basic glass, chemically strengthened basic glass, thermally treated basic and special basic glass, laminated glass or laminated safety glass.
The painted glass may be  translucent, transparent or opaque and supplied in stock/standard sizes and as-cut finished sizes.
NOTE 1   Artistic products are excluded from the scope of this standard.
For painted glass used in aggressive and/or constantly high humidity atmospheres, e.g. horse riding halls, swimming pools, medical baths, saunas, etc. this standard is not applicable.
NOTE 2   Bathrooms and kitchens are not considered as constantly high humidity atmospheres.
This standard does not give requirements for framing, fixing or other support systems.
NOTE 3   Useful advice on these items is contained in the informative annex C.

1   Scope
This European Standard gives principles of glazing as well as recommendations on the selection of components, e.g. frame sections, beads, drainage holes, etc., for fitting glass into frames of any material.
This European Standard applies to all basic types of edge supported vertical and sloping glazing systems, in all types of fixed or opening frames used in buildings.
This European standard specifies also the functions, requirements and installation of glazing blocks within a frame during its manufacturing, transportation, installation and operational life. The standard applies to glazing blocks used for all types of flat or curved glass, as well as to derived processed types of glass.
The observance of these recommendations will ensure a reasonable working life of the glazing.
For certain glass products, e.g. fire resistant glazing, security glass, other or additional requirements, rules or recommendations may apply.
Information with regards to the durability of a glass product is given in the applicable harmonised European Standard (hEN). Depending on the specific glass product, this will be referenced in the hEN in either clause 4.3. or clause 4.4. Within the clause, mention is also made of/to manufacturer’s installation instructions and applicable standards.
The standard is applicable to European climate conditions.
This European Standard does not apply to the following:
-   glass blocks and paver units (EN 1051-1)
-   channel-shaped glass (EN 572-7)
-   structural sealant glazing (see EN 13022 parts 1 and 2 and ETAG 002)
-   adhesively bonded glazing in window
-   point fixed glazing
-   greenhouses (see EN 13031-1)

This European Standard specifies the heat soak process system together with tolerances flatness, edgework, fragmentation and physical and mechanical characteristics of monolithic flat heat soaked thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass for use in buildings.
Information on curved heat soaked thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass is given in Annex B, but this product does not form part of this European Standard.
Other requirements, not specified in this European Standard, can apply to heat soaked thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass which is incorporated into assemblies, e.g. laminated glass or insulating units, or undergo an additional treatment, e.g. coating. The additional requirements are specified in the appropriate product standard. Heat soaked thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass, in this case, does not lose its mechanical or thermal characteristics.
Surface finished glasses (e.g. sandblasted, acid etched) after toughening are not covered by this European Standard.

This European Standard specifies the heat soak process system together with tolerances, flatness, edgework, fragmentation and physical and mechanical characteristics of monolithic flat heat soaked thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass for use in buildings.
Curved heat soaked thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass is not part of this European Standard.
Other requirements, not specified in this European Standard, can apply to heat soaked thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass which is incorporated into assemblies, e.g. laminated glass or insulating units, or undergo an additional treatment, e.g. coating. The additional requirements are specified in the appropriate product standard. Heat soaked thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass, in this case, does not lose its bending strength characteristics and its resistance to temperature differentials.
Surface finished glasses (e.g. sandblasted, acid etched) after toughening are not covered by this European Standard.

This European Standard defines principles of glazing as well as recommendations on the selection of components, e.g. frame sections, beads, drainage holes, etc., for fitting glazing into frames of any material.
This European Standard applies to all basic types of edge supported vertical and sloping glazing systems, in all types of fixed or opening frames used in buildings.
This European standard specifies also the functions, requirements and installation of glazing blocks within a frame during its manufacturing, transportation, installation and operational life. The standard applies to glazing blocks used for all types of flat or curved glass, as well as to derived processed types of glass.
For certain glass products, e.g. fire resistant glazing, security glass, other or additional requirements, rules or recommendations may apply.
The standard is applicable to European climate conditions.
This European Standard does not apply to the following:
-   glass blocks and paver units (EN 1051 1);
-   channel-shaped glass (EN 572 7);
-   structural sealant glazing (see EN 13022 1 and EN 13022 2 and ETAG 002);
-   adhesively bonded glazing in window;
-   point fixed glazing;
-   greenhouses (see EN 13031 1).
As this standard gives basic assembly principles only, national requirements, rules or recommendations may also apply.

This Part of this European Standard specifies and classifies basic alumino silicate glass products, indicates their chemical composition, their main physical and mechanical characteristics, their dimensional and their minimum quality requirements (in respect of optical and visual faults).
This European Standard applies to basic alumino silicate glasses supplied in stock sizes, supplied sizes or in cut sizes for final end use.
This European Standard does not apply to final cut sizes having a dimension less than 100 mm or a surface area less than 0,05 m2.

This European Standard defines a test method to establish the self-cleaning performances for coatings on glass which utilize sun, rain or a combination of sun and rain to enhance the cleanliness of the glass.
The European Standard applies to class A coated glass as defined in EN 1096 1 and EN 1096-2 for use in outdoor building applications. The test is designed to be applicable for coatings on glass which use hydrophilic or photocatalytic active functionalities to enhance the cleanliness of the glass.
The test procedure does not specifically address the durability of the coating's self-cleaning functionality.

This European Standard defines a test method to establish the self-cleaning performances for coatings on glass which utilize sun, rain or a combination of sun and rain to enhance the cleanliness of the glass.
The European Standard applies to class A coated glass as defined in EN 1096 1 and EN 1096 2 for use in outdoor building applications. The test is designed to be applicable for coatings on glass which use hydrophilic or photocatalytic active functionalities to enhance the cleanliness of the glass.
The test procedure does not specifically address the durability of the coating's self-cleaning functionality.

This Part of this European Standard specifies and classifies basic alumino silicate glass products, indicates their chemical composition, their main physical and mechanical characteristics, their dimensional and their minimum quality requirements (in respect of optical and visual faults).
This European Standard applies to basic alumino silicate glasses supplied in stock sizes, supplied sizes or in cut sizes for final end use.
This European Standard does not apply to final cut sizes having a dimension less than 100 mm or a surface area less than 0,05 m2.

EN 15752-1 defines adhesive backed polymeric film based on biaxially oriented polyester film, and the performance characteristics of adhesive backed polymeric film for use on glass in buildings. This European Standard does not apply to adhesive backed polymeric films manufactured using polyvinylchloride (PVC). Other requirements, not specified in this standard, may apply to other glass or glazing products, e.g. laminated glass or insulating glass units, when adhesive backed polymeric film is included as part of the original assembly or manufacture of the glazing product. These additional requirements are specified in the appropriate product standard. Adhesive backed polymeric film, in this case, does not lose its mechanical or thermal characteristics.

This European Standard defines the characteristics, properties and classification of adhesive backed polymeric filmed glass, i.e. glass product that has had an adhesive backed polymeric film applied, for use in
buildings. The adhesive backed polymeric film is based on biaxially oriented polyester film as defined in EN 15752-1. This applies to both site and factory applications. This European Standard does not apply to adhesive backed polymeric films manufactured using polyvinylchloride (PVC). Other requirements, not specified in this standard, may apply to adhesive backed polymeric filmed glass that is incorporated into assemblies, e.g. laminated glass or insulating glass units. The additional requirements are specified in the appropriate product standard. Adhesive backed polymeric filmed glass, in this case, does not lose its mechanical or thermal characteristics.

This European Standard defines the characteristics, properties and classification of adhesive backed polymeric filmed glass, i.e. glass product that has had an adhesive backed polymeric film applied, for use in buildings. The adhesive backed polymeric film is based on biaxially oriented polyester film as defined in
FprEN 15752-1. This applies to both site and factory applications.
This European Standard does not apply to adhesive backed polymeric films manufactured using polyvinylchloride (PVC).
Other requirements, not specified in this standard, may apply to adhesive backed polymeric filmed glass that is incorporated into assemblies, e.g. laminated glass or insulating glass units. The additional requirements are specified in the appropriate product standard. Adhesive backed polymeric filmed glass, in this case, does not lose its mechanical or thermal characteristics.

This European Standard defines adhesive backed polymeric film based on biaxially oriented polyester film, and the performance characteristics of adhesive backed polymeric film for use on glass in buildings.
This European Standard does not apply to adhesive backed polymeric films manufactured using polyvinylchloride (PVC).
Other requirements, not specified in this standard, may apply to other glass or glazing products, e.g. laminated glass or insulating glass units, when adhesive backed polymeric film is included as part of the original assembly or manufacture of the glazing product. These additional requirements are specified in the appropriate product standard. Adhesive backed polymeric film, in this case, does not lose its mechanical or thermal characteristics.

This European Standard covers the evaluation of conformity and the factory production control of painted glass for internal use in buildings.
Note   For glass products with electrical wiring or connections for, e.g. alarm or heating purposes, other directives, e.g. Low Voltage Directive, may apply.

This document is currently submitted to the Enquiry and formal vote Procedure to amend clauses 7.1., 7.4.3., 8.3. and 10.

This document is currently submitted to the Enquiry and formal vote Procedure to amend clauses 7.1., 7.4.3., 8.3. and 10.

This European Standard covers the evaluation of conformity and the factory production control of painted glass for internal use in buildings.
Note   For glass products with electrical wiring or connections for, e.g. alarm or heating purposes, other directives, e.g. Low Voltage Directive, may apply.