EN 13126-9:2025

Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door height windows - Requirements and test methods - Part 9: Hardware for horizontal and vertical pivot windows

This document specifies the requirements and test methods for durability and strength of hardware for vertical and horizontal pivot windows and door height windows (including pivot hinges and central locking systems).
If the hardware manufacturer would like to classify an integrated restrictor function, the pivot hinges can be tested in accordance with EN 13126-5.
This document does not apply to manoeuvring devices which are covered in EN 13126-2, EN 13126-3, and EN 13126-14.

Baubeschläge - Beschläge für Fenster und Fenstertüren - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 9: Beschläge für Schwing- und Wendefenster

Dieses Dokument legt die Anforderungen an und die Prüfverfahren für die Dauerfunktionsfähigkeit und Festigkeit von Beschlägen für Schwing- und Wendefenster und für Fenstertüren fest (einschließlich Drehlager und Zentralverriegelungssysteme).
Falls der Beschlaghersteller eine integrierte Begrenzungsfunktion klassifizieren möchte, können die Drehlager nach EN 13126 5 geprüft werden.
Dieses Dokument ist nicht anwendbar für Betätigungsvorrichtungen, die in EN 13126 2, EN 13126 3 und EN 13126 14 behandelt werden.

Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Ferrures de fenêtres et portes-fenêtres - Exigences et méthodes d'essai - Partie 9 : Ferrures pour fenêtres basculantes et pivotantes

Le présent document spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d'essai relatives à l'endurance et à la résistance des fenêtres et portes-fenêtres basculantes et pivotantes (y compris les pivots et les fermetures centrales).
Si le fabricant de quincaillerie souhaite classer un limiteur intégré, les pivots doivent être soumis à essai conformément à l'EN 13126-5.
Le présent document ne s'applique pas aux organes de manœuvre qui sont traités dans l'EN 13126-2, l’EN 13126-3 et l’EN 13126-14.

Stavbno okovje - Okovje za okna in zastekljena vrata - Zahteve in preskusne metode - 9. del: Okovje za vodoravno in navpično vrtljiva okna

Ta dokument določa zahteve in preskusne metode za vzdržljivost in moč okovja za vodoravno in navpično vrtljiva okna ter zastekljena vrata (vključno z vrtljivimi tečaji in sistemi centralnega zaklepanja). Če želi proizvajalec okovja opredeliti funkcijo vgrajenega zaklepa, je mogoče vrtljive tečaje preskusiti v skladu s standardom EN 13126-5. Ta dokument se ne uporablja za naprave za manevriranje, ki so zajete v standardih EN 13126-2, EN 13126-3 in EN 13126-14.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 08-Apr-2025
• ICS: 91.190 - Building accessories
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 33/WG 4 - Building hardware
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 09-Apr-2025
• Due Date: 02-Jun-2025
• Completion Date: 09-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13126-9:2025 - Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door height windows - Requirements and test methods - Part 9: Hardware for horizontal and vertical pivot windows

Relations

• Replaces: EN 13126-9:2013 - Building hardware - Requirements and test methods for windows and door height windows - Part 9: Hardware for horizontal and vertical pivot windows
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2025
Stavbno okovje - Okovje za okna in zastekljena vrata - Zahteve in preskusne
metode - 9. del: Okovje za vodoravno in navpično vrtljiva okna
Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door height windows - Requirements and
test methods - Part 9: Hardware for horizontal and vertical pivot windows
Baubeschläge - Beschläge für Fenster und Fenstertüren - Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren - Teil 9: Beschläge für Schwing- und Wendefenster
Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Ferrures de fenêtres et portes-fenêtres - Exigences et
méthodes d'essai - Partie 9 : Ferrures pour fenêtres basculantes et pivotantes
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13126-9:2025
ICS:
91.190 Stavbna oprema Building accessories
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 13126-9
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
April 2025
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 91.190 Supersedes EN 13126-9:2013
English Version
Building hardware - Hardware for windows and door
height windows - Requirements and test methods - Part 9:
Hardware for horizontal and vertical pivot windows
Quincaillerie pour le bâtiment - Ferrures de fenêtres et Baubeschläge - Beschläge für Fenster und Fenstertüren
portes-fenêtres - Exigences et méthodes d'essai - Partie - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 9: Beschläge
9 : Ferrures pour fenêtres basculantes et pivotantes für Schwing- und Wendefenster
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 March 2025.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Classification. 9
4.1 General. 9
4.2 Durability (1 – first box) . 9
4.3 Mass (2 – second box) . 9
4.4 Corrosion resistance (3 – third box) . 9
4.5 Test sizes (4 – fourth box) . 9
4.5.1 Window size for horizontal pivot windows . 9
4.5.2 Window size for vertical pivot windows . 10
4.6 Type of hardware (5 – fifth box) . 10
4.7 Example of classification for horizontal and vertical pivot windows . 10
5 Requirements . 11
5.1 Dangerous substances. 11
5.2 Durability . 11
5.3 Locking point variable tolerance . 11
5.4 Handle operation tolerance . 11
5.5 Balance test for pivot hinges with integrated braking function . 12
5.6 Resistance to static load . 12
5.7 Resistance to free fall test for horizontal pivot windows . 12
5.8 Resistance to rebate hindrance test for vertical pivot windows . 12
5.9 Minimum closing devices resistance . 12
5.10 Corrosion resistance . 12
6 Test equipment and preparation of the test . 13
6.1 General. 13
6.2 Test rig . 13
6.3 Specimen . 13
6.4 Mounting of the specimen. 13
7 Test methods . 13
7.1 Samples . 13
7.2 Test order . 14
7.3 Durability test . 14
7.3.1 Durability test of normal opening . 14
7.3.2 Reversed position durability test . 16
7.4 Balance tests . 16
7.5 Static tests . 17
7.5.1 Ventilation position static test on horizontal pivot windows . 17
7.5.2 Ventilation position static test on vertical pivot windows . 17
7.5.3 Reversed position static test on horizontal pivot windows . 18
7.5.4 Reversed position static test on vertical pivot windows . 19
7.6 Free fall test for horizontal pivot windows . 20
7.7 Rebate hindrance test for vertical pivot windows . 20
7.8 Minimum closing device resistance test . 22
7.9 Corrosion resistance . 22
8 Marking . 22
Annex A (informative) Test equipment . 23
Annex B (normative) Flow chart of test procedures . 24
Bibliography . 25

European foreword
This document (EN 13126-9:2025) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 33 “Doors,
windows, shutters, building hardware and curtain walling”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2025, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by October 2025.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
The performance tests incorporated in this document are considered to be reproducible and as such will
provide a consistent and objective assessment of the performance of these products throughout CEN
Member States.
This document supersedes EN 13126-9:2013.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
— EN 13126-9 now is independent from EN 13126-1; all necessary information is included without the
need of any further information from EN 13126-1;
— several editorial changings in the wording for a better understanding;
— under 2 normative references adapted;
— term 3.1 “fastened closed position” changed into “locked closed position”; term 3.6 “rest time”
modified
— terms 3.8 “sample”, 3.9 “specimen”, 3.10 “test rig”, 3.11 “test equipment” and 3.12 “supporting sub-
frame” added;
— under 4.1 classification system changed completely; former digits 1 (Category of use), 4 (Fire
resistance) and 5 (Safety in use) deleted; former digit 2 changed into box 1 (Durability), former digit
3 changed into box 2 (Mass), former digit 6 changed into box 3 (Corrosion resistance), former digit 8
changed into box 5 (Type of hardware) and former digit 9 changed into box 4 (Test sizes);
— under 4.2 new Grades for the number of cycles defined; H1 (5 000), H2 (10 000) and H3 (20 000),
see also 5.2;
— under Clause 4.7 new example added for the new classification (version with a table and
alphanumerical version);
— under 5.2 new Grades for the number of cycles defined; H1 (5 000), H2 (10 000) and H3 (20 000) in
accordance with 4.2 established;
— under 5.10 headline “Corrosion test” modified into “Corrosion resistance”;
— under 6 headline “Test equipment” modified with “Test equipment and preparation for the test”;
— subclause 6.1 “Test rig”, 6.2 “Specimen” and 6.3 “Mounting of the specimen” added;
— subclause 7.3.1.1 “General” amended and modified;
— subclause 7.9 “Corrosion resistance” modified;
— Clause 8 “Marking” added;
— Annex Bibliography adapted.
EN 13126 consists of the following parts:
— EN 13126-1, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door height windows — Requirements
and test methods — Part 1: Requirements common to all types of hardware;
— EN 13126-2, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door height windows — Requirements
and test methods — Part 2: Window fastener handles;
— EN 13126-3, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door-height windows — Requirements
and test methods — Part 3: Handles, primarily for Tilt and Turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware;
— EN 13126-4, Building hardware — Requirements and test methods for windows and door height
windows — Part 4: Espagnolettes;
— EN 13126-5, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door height windows — Requirements
and test methods — Part 5: Devices that restrict the opening of windows and door height windows;
— EN 13126-6, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door height windows — Requirements
and test methods — Part 6: Variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction stay);
— EN 13126-7, Building hardware — Requirements and test methods for windows and door height
windows — Part 7: Finger catches;
— EN 13126-8, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door height windows — Part 8:
Requirements and test methods for tilt and turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware;
— EN 13126-9, Building hardware — Requirements and test methods for windows and door height
windows — Part 9: Hardware for horizontal and vertical pivot windows;
— EN 13126-10, Building hardware — Requirements and test methods for windows and door height
windows — Part 10: Arm-balancing systems;
— EN 13126-11, Building hardware — Requirements and test methods for windows and door height
windows — Part 11: Top hung projecting reversible hardware;
— EN 13126-12, Building hardware — Requirements and test methods for windows and door height
windows — Part 12: Side hung projecting reversible hardware;
— EN 13126-13, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and balcony door — Requirements and
test methods — Part 13: Sash balances;
— EN 13126-14, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door height windows — Requirements
and test methods — Part 14: Sash fasteners;
— EN 13126-15, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door height windows — Requirements
and test methods — Part 15: Rollers for sliding and hardware for sliding folding windows;
— EN 13126-16, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door height windows — Requirements
and test methods — Part 16: Hardware for Lift and Slide windows;
— EN 13126-17, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door height windows — Requirements
and test methods — Part 17: Hardware for Tilt and Slide windows;
— EN 13126-19, Building hardware — Requirements and test methods for windows and door height
windows — Part 19: Sliding Closing Devices
A full contribution to the preparation of this European Standard series has been made by the European
Federation of Locks and Building Hardware Manufacturers (ARGE) and national standards bodies.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements and test methods for durability and strength of hardware for
vertical and horizontal pivot windows and door height windows (including pivot hinges and central
locking systems).
If the hardware manufacturer would like to classify an integrated restrictor function, the pivot hinges can
be tested in accordance with EN 13126-5.
This document does not apply to manoeuvring devices which are covered in EN 13126-2, EN 13126-3,
and EN 13126-14.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1670, Building hardware - Corrosion resistance - Requirements and test methods
EN 13126-5, Building hardware — Hardware for windows and door height windows – Requirements and
test methods — Part 5: Devices that restrict the opening of windows and door height windows
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
locked closed position
position in which the active sash rests against the frame or compresses the gaskets on all sides, and the
central locking system is fully engaged
3.2
closed position
position in which the active sash rests against the frame or compresses the gaskets on all sides, and the
central locking system is not engaged
3.3
opened position
position in which the active sash is at a predefined opening angle (normally 45°) or the maximum opening
travel of the operated window
3.4
reversed position
position in which the active sash has been rotated past the opening position until the internal and external
faces of the active sash are inverted
3.5
limiting restrictor
device equipped with a maximum opening stop, intended to limit the movement of a sash to a
predetermined position
3.6
rest time
time in seconds of a stationary period between the different steps
Note 1 to entry: A stationary period is between the following steps:
— between two changes of direction of movement;
— between the completion of a movement of the active sash and the subsequent operation of the central
locking system;
— between the completion of an operation of the central locking system and the subsequent movement of
the active sash;
— between two cycles.
3.7
central locking system
hardware used all round or only partially to fasten the active sash
3.8
sample
actual hardware components which are due to be tested
3.9
specimen
window without gaskets to accommodate hardware components (samples) for testing
Note 1 to entry: The gaskets may be applied to the specimen; this shall replace the counteracting force of 20 N per
locking point.
3.10
test rig
testing device onto which the specimen is mounted
3.11
test equipment
series of various testing rigs, devices and machinery enabling testing to be carried out
3.12
supporting sub frame
supplementary fixing frame surrounding the specimen enabling it to be mounted on the test rig while
testing
Note 1 to entry: For example, wood, steel or aluminium could be used.
4 Classification
4.1 General
Hardware for horizontal and vertical pivot windows shall be classified with the five-box classification
system (see Table 1).
Table 1 — Classification system
Box 1 2 3 4 5
Corrosion Type of
Characteristic Durability Mass Test sizes
resistance hardware
4.2 Durability (1 – first box)
The first box shall display the Grade applied to the durability test in accordance with 5.2.
— Grade H1:  5 000;
— Grade H2:  10 000;
— Grade H3:  20 000.
4.3 Mass (2 – second box)
The second box shall display the maximum tested sash mass (weight).
The mass range starts from 30 kg and varies in steps of 10 kg. An unlimited number of Grades are
identified, whereby 030 is the lowest (see Table 2).
Table 2 — Tested sash-mass
Grade 030 040 050 060 070 080 090 100 110 120 130 …
30 40
Mass (kg) 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 …
4.4 Corrosion resistance (3 – third box)
The third box shall display the Grade regarding corrosion resistance in accordance with 5.10.
4.5 Test sizes (4 – fourth box)
4.5.1 Window size for horizontal pivot windows
The window size for horizontal pivot windows is
— Sash Rebate Width SRW 1 600 mm X Sash Rebate Height SRH 1 400 mm or
— Sash Rebate Diameter SRD Ø 1 400 mm.
In the case of not being capable of manufacturing the specified test size due to the fact that the hardware
field of application is smaller than this specified test size, a smaller test size shall be used. In this case the
window shall be tested in accordance with the largest possible SRW (or SRH) as specified by the hardware
manufacturer’s appropriate documentation and a SRH (or SRW) in a ratio of 8:7.
4.5.2 Window size for vertical pivot windows
The window size for vertical pivot windows is
— Sash Rebate Width SRW 1 400 mm x Sash Rebate Height SRH 1 600 mm or
— Sash Rebate Diameter SRD Ø 1 400 mm.
In the case of not being capable of manufacturing the specified test size due to the fact that the hardware
field of application is smaller than this specified test size, a smaller test size shall be used. In this case the
window shall be tested in ac
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