EN 950:1999

Door leaves - Determination of the resistance to hard body impact

This standard applies to all door leaves. The standard specifies the method to be used to determine the damage caused to a door leaf by the impact of a hard body. Note: Such impacts, that might reasonably be expected from contact with small objects or parts of larger objects such as corners on furniture or footwear, can produce local surface failures affecting both strength and appearance. The kind of damage caused by impact can vary with the material used in the door construction.

Türblätter - Ermittlung der Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen harten Stoß

Diese Europäische Norm gilt für sämtliche Türblätter. Diese Norm beschreibt das Prüfverfahren zur Ermittlung der Beschädigung, die an einem Türblatt durch den Aufprall eines harten Stoßkörpers hervorgerufen wird. Anmerkung: Derartige Stöße, die beispielsweise bei Kontakt mit kleineren Gegenständen oder Teilen größerer Gegenstände, wie Möbelecken oder Schuhwerk zu erwarten sind, können zu lokalen Oberflächenschäden führen, die sowohl die Festigkeit als auch das Aussehen beeinträchtigen. Die Art des durch den Stoß verursachten Schadens kann von dem bei der Tür eingesetzten Werkstoff abhängen.

Vantaux de portes - Détermination de la résistance au choc de corps dur

Cette norme européenne s'applique à tous les vantaux de portes. Cette norme européenne définit la méthode à utiliser pour déterminer les dommages causés à un vantail par le choc d'un corps dur. Note: De tels chocs qui peuvent raisonnablement résulter du contact avec de petits objets, ou des parties d'objets plus grands, tels que des coins de meuble ou des chaussures, peuvent produire des ruptures locales de surface affectant la résistance et l'apparence. Le genre de dommage causé par le choc peut varier suivant le matériau utilisé pour la fabrication de la porte.

Vratna krila - Ugotavljanje odpornosti proti udarcu s trdim telesom

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 17-Aug-1999
• Withdrawal Date: 28-Feb-2000
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 33 - Doors, windows, shutters and building hardware
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 33/WG 2 - Windows
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 05-Dec-2023
• Completion Date: 11-Feb-2026
• Directive: Harmonized Standard305/2011 - 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:

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  Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Ref Project: SIST EN 950:2000 - Door leaves - Determination of the resistance to hard body impact

Relations

• Replaces: EN 85:1980 - Methods of testing doors - Hard body impact test on door leaves
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008
• Referred By: EN 14351-2:2018 - Windows and doors - Product standard, performance characteristics - Part 2: Internal pedestrian doorsets
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 1192:1999 - Doors - Classification of strength requirements
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 14351-1:2006+A1:2010 - Windows and doors - Product standard, performance characteristics - Part 1: Windows and external pedestrian doorsets without resistance to fire and/or smoke leakage characteristics
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: EN 14351-1:2006+A2:2016 - Windows and doors - Product standard, performance characteristics - Part 1: Windows and external pedestrian doorsets
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: CEN/TS 16526:2013 - Sandwich boards for furniture (SWB-F) - Factory made products - Definition, classification and test methods for determination of performance characteristics
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

EN 950:1999 - Door leaves - Determination of the resistance to hard body impact is a European Standard developed by CEN to establish a uniform method for assessing how door leaves react to hard body impacts. This standard is applicable to all types of door leaves, regardless of material or construction technique. The procedures outlined aim to evaluate the susceptibility of doors to damage that may occur due to everyday incidents, such as bumps from small objects or corners of furniture and shoes, which could compromise both the structural integrity and the visual appeal of the door.

By providing a consistent testing method for hard body impact resistance, EN 950:1999 supports manufacturers, specifiers, and building professionals in ensuring the durability and quality of door products used in various settings.

Key Topics

• Scope and Applicability

  • Applies to all door leaves, including residential, commercial, and industrial doors
  • Relevant for doors made from a variety of materials (wood, metal, composites, etc.)

• Impact Scenarios

  • Focuses on realistic impacts, such as contact with small objects or sharp corners of furniture or footwear
  • Addresses local surface failures that affect both strength and appearance

• Testing Methodology

  • Specifies procedures for conducting controlled impact tests
  • Evaluates the nature and extent of damage to door surfaces

• Variation by Material

  • Recognizes that the impact resistance and type of damage can vary with different door construction materials
  • Ensures assessment methods are applicable across various substrates

Applications

Implementing EN 950:1999 benefits a wide range of stakeholders in the construction, manufacturing, and quality assurance sectors. Practical use cases include:

• Product Development

  • Enables manufacturers to design doors with enhanced resistance to everyday impacts
  • Supports the selection of suitable materials and construction techniques for increased durability

• Quality Assurance

  • Assists in verifying and certifying the impact resistance of door leaves during production and before delivery to clients
  • Ensures consistency and compliance with European requirements

• Building and Architectural Projects

  • Provides architects and specifiers with a clear criterion for assessing door performance in high-traffic or high-risk environments, such as schools, hospitals, and public buildings
  • Enhances client confidence in product reliability and long-term appearance

• Maintenance and Replacement

  • Informs decisions regarding the maintenance schedules and the need for replacement of doors in existing buildings

Related Standards

To support comprehensive quality and performance for doors and windows, EN 950:1999 is often referenced alongside other standards in the field, such as:

• EN 1191 - Windows and doors resistance to repeated opening and closing
• EN 1192 - Doors classification for strength performance
• EN 1529 - Doors terminology
• EN 14351-1 - Windows and external pedestrian doorsets - Product standard, performance characteristics

For projects seeking CE marking or fulfilling building codes in the European market, aligning with EN 950:1999 and its related standards ensures that products meet essential durability and safety requirements for door assemblies.

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By following EN 950:1999, manufacturers and specifiers can optimize the quality, safety, and user satisfaction of door leaves in residential, commercial, and public environments, while ensuring compliance with up-to-date international standards for impact resistance.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2000
1DGRPHãþD
SIST EN 85:1996
Vratna krila - Ugotavljanje odpornosti proti udarcu s trdim telesom
Door leaves - Determination of the resistance to hard body impact
Türblätter - Ermittlung der Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen harten Stoß
Vantaux de portes - Détermination de la résistance au choc de corps dur
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 950:1999
ICS:
91.060.50 Vrata in okna Doors and windows
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov te
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