EN 13527:1999

Shutters and blinds - Measurement of operating force - Test methods

The present standard defines the tests methods to be carried out to determine the operating force required for shutters and blinds. It applies to the following products: - Internal blinds: Internal venetian, roller, vertical and pleated blinds; - External blinds: Folding arm awning, trellis arm awning, vertical roller awning, pivot arm awning, marquisolette, façade awning, roof light awning, verandah awning or conservatory awning, dutch awning, insect screen awning, louvre array;...

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General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 19-Oct-1999
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Jun-2001
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 33/WG 3 - Blinds and shutters
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 10-Jan-2023
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13527:2000 - Shutters and blinds - Measurement of operating force - Test methods

Overview

EN 13527:1999 (adopted nationally as SIST EN 13527:2000) is a CEN standard that specifies test methods to determine the operating force required for shutters and blinds. The standard covers both internal blinds (venetian, roller, vertical, pleated) and a wide range of external blinds and awnings (folding-arm, trellis-arm, vertical roller, pivot-arm, façade, roof light, verandah/conservatory, Dutch, insect screen awnings, louvre arrays, etc.). EN 13527:1999 defines how to measure the effort needed to operate these products so designers, manufacturers and test laboratories can assess usability and compliance.

Key Topics

• Scope and applicability - products covered (internal and external blind types) and adoption into national standards (e.g., SIST EN 13527:2000).
• Measurement of operating force - standardized approach to determine the manual or mechanical force required for opening, closing or adjusting shutters and blinds.
• Test methods and set-up - defined laboratory test arrangements, instrumentation and procedures to ensure repeatable, comparable measurements (test rig, force sensors, loading conditions).
• Test conditions and sample selection - guidance on sample preparation, environmental or installation conditions to be recorded during testing.
• Data recording and reporting - required measurement data, reporting conventions and information to include in test reports for traceability and comparison.
• Performance assessment - how results can be used to evaluate ergonomics, user effort and conformity with product specifications.

(Note: EN 13527 describes test methods and reporting; it does not itself set maximum force limits-those limits are specified by product requirements, regulations or purchaser specifications.)

Applications

EN 13527 is used by:

• Manufacturers for product development, quality control and design validation of shutters and blinds.
• Independent test laboratories to perform repeatable operating-force measurements.
• Specifiers, architects and building engineers to evaluate user accessibility and ergonomic performance for building projects.
• Regulatory and compliance bodies assessing conformity with contract requirements or accessibility guidelines.
• Installers and maintenance organizations for troubleshooting and verifying correct operation after installation or repair.

Related standards

• Other CEN/EN standards covering windows, doors and building hardware performance and safety (for coordinated assessment of fenestration systems).
• National adoptions such as SIST EN 13527:2000 reflect the same content for local regulatory use.

Keywords: EN 13527, shutters and blinds, measurement of operating force, test methods, CEN standard, internal blinds, external blinds, operating force measurement.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Polkna in rolete - Merjenje sil pri ravnanju z njimi - Preskusne metodeAbschlüsse - Messung der Bedienkraft - PrüfverfahrenFermetures pour baies équipées de fenetres, stores intérieurs et extérieurs - Détermination de l'effort de manoeuvre - Méthodes d'essaiShutters and blinds - Measurement of operating force - Test methods91.060.50Vrata in oknaDoors and windowsICS:Ta slov
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