ISO 6613:2023

Windows and doors — Air permeability — Test method

This document specifies the test method to determine the air permeability of completely assembled windows and pedestrian door sets of any material, when exposed to positive or negative test pressures. This test method is designed to take account of conditions in use, when the window or door set is installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification and the requirements of relevant International Standards and codes of practice. This document does not apply to joints between the window or door frame and the building construction.

Fenêtres et portes – Perméabilité à l’air – Méthode d’essai

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 23-Mar-2023
• ICS: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 162 - Doors, windows and curtain walling
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 162 - Doors, windows and curtain walling
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 24-Mar-2023
• Due Date: 26-Nov-2023
• Completion Date: 24-Mar-2023

Relations

• Revises: ISO 6613:1980 - Windows and door height windows — Air permeability test
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022
• Revises: ISO 8272:1985 - Doorsets — Air permeability test
• Effective Date: 05-Nov-2022

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 6613
Second edition
2023-03
Windows and doors — Air
permeability — Test method
Fenêtres et portes – Perméabilité à l’air – Méthode d’essai
Reference number
ISO 6613:2023(E)
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ISO 6613:2023(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principles of test . . 2
5 Test apparatus .3
6 Preparation of the test specimen .3
7 Test procedure .3
7.1 Preliminaries . 3
7.2 Air permeability of the test chamber . 4
7.2.1 General . 4
7.2.2 Test chamber with known air permeability . 4
7.2.3 Test chamber with unknown air permeability . 4
7.3 Overall air permeability of the test specimen and the test chamber — Positive
pressures . 4
7.3.1 General . 4
7.3.2 Measurement of the air permeability for windows and external pedestrian
door sets . 4
7.3.3 Measurement of the air permeability for internal pedestrian door sets . 4
7.4 Overall air permeability of the test specimen and the test chamber — Negative
pressures . 5
8 Test results . . 5
9 Test report . 5
Annex A (informative) Test pressure sequences .13
Bibliography .14
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ISO 6613:2023(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to
the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see
www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 162, Doors, windows and curtain walling.
This second edition cancels and replaces ISO 6613:1980 and ISO 8272:1985, which have been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— pedestrian door sets have been added to the scope;
— the title has been revised;
— this document has been adapted to the current state of the art on the basis of Reference [1];
— the technical content has been precised.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 6613:2023(E)
Windows and doors — Air permeability — Test method
1 Scope
This document specifies the test method to determine the air permeability of completely assembled
windows and pedestrian door sets of any material, when exposed to positive or negative test pressures.
This test method is designed to take account of conditions in use, when the window or door set is
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification and the requirements of relevant
International Standards and codes of practice.
This document does not apply to joints between the window or door frame and the building construction.
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.
ISO 22496, Windows and pedestrian doors — Vocabulary
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 22496 and the following 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
closed
closing condition where movable parts rest in or at the fixed parts in a way in which the movable parts
can be fastened (3.2) [latched (3.3) and/or locked (3.4)]
3.2
fastened
closing condition where the movable part is restrained at one or more points by latching and/or locking
3.3
latched
fastened (3.2) condition where the movable part is returned to its closed (3.1) position and restrained
Note 1 to entry: The movable part is restrained by either:
a) a self-engaging fastener, or
b) a roller catch, or
c) a latch.
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ISO 6613:2023(E)
3.4
locked
fastened (3.2) condition where the movable part is further restrained in the closed (3.1) position by
additional operations to engage integrated locking devices which affect the product’s characteristics
Note 1 to entry: The restraining in the closed position is done by additional operations of, for example, handle,
key, automatic devices or electronic devices.
Note 2 to entry: Integrated locking devices are, for example, nut bolts or deadbolts.
3.5
test pressure
difference between the static air pressures inside and outside of the test chamber
Note 1 to entry: The test pressure is positive if the static air pressure inside the chamber of the test apparatus is
higher than that outside the test chamber.
Note 2 to entry: The test pressure is negative if the static air pressure inside the chamber of the test apparatus is
lower than that outside the test chamber.
Note 3 to entry: The intended “outside” of the specimen shall be facing to the side, from where the positive
pressure is applied.
3.6
air permeability
amount of air passing through all joints between casement or leaf and frame profiles of a test specimen
caused by the test pressure (3.5)
3.7
opening joint
line of discontinuity between either a frame and its matched component or two components which can
be opened by means of their building hardware
Note 1 to entry: Conventionally, this discontinuity is as seen from the opening face of the test specimen.
Note 2 to entry: See Figures 1 to 6.
3.8
length of opening joint
length of the line of discontinuity between either a frame and its matched component or two components
which can be opened by means of their building hardware
Note 1 to entry: The length of joint should be expressed in metres.
Note 2 to entry: Actual length of gaskets or seals fitted into the underlying profiles of the components or joints of
components built into opening parts are not relevant.
Note 3 to entry: See Figures 1 to 6.
3.9
overall area
area of the test specimen measured parallel to the
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ISO/DIS 6613:2022(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principles of test . . 2
5 Test apparatus .3
6 Preparation of test specimen . 3
7 Test procedure .3
7.1 Preliminaries . 3
7.2 Air permeability of test chamber . 3
7.2.1 General . 3
7.2.2 Test chamber with known air permeability . 4
7.2.3 Test chamber with unknown air permeability . 4
7.3 Overall air permeability of test specimen and the test chamber – positive pressures . 4
7.3.1 General . 4
7.3.2 Measurement of air permeability for windows and external pedestrian
doorsets . 4
7.3.3 Measurement of air permeability for internal pedestrian doorsets . 4
7.4 Overall air permeability of test specimen and the test chamber – negative
pressures . 4
8 Test result . . 5
9 Test report . 5
Annex A (informative) Test pressure sequences .13
Bibliography .14
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ISO/DIS 6613:2022(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation of the voluntary nature of standards, the meaning of ISO specific terms and
expressions related to conformity assessment, as well as information about ISO's adherence to
the World Trade Organization (WTO) principles in the Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), see
www.iso.org/iso/foreword.html.
This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 162, Doors, windows and curtain walling.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 6613:1980), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— Pedestrian doorsets are added to the scope.
— The title has been adjusted.
— The standard has been adapted to the current state of the art on the basis of EN 1026.
— The technical content is described more precisely.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/DIS 6613:2022(E)
Windows and doors — Air permeability — Test method
1 Scope
This International Standard defines the test method to be used to determine the air permeability of
completely assembled windows and doorsets of any material, when submitted to positive or negative
test pressures. This test method is designed to take account of conditions in use, when the window
or doorset is installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specification and the requirements of
relevant International Standards and codes of practice.
This International Standard does not apply to the joints between the window or door frame and the
building construction.
2 Normative references
The following document is 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.
ISO 22496, Windows and pedestrian doors — Vocabulary
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 22496 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological 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
closing condition
3.1.1
closed
movable part rest in or at the fixed part in a way in which they may be fastened (latched and/or locked)
3.1.2
fastened
where the movable part is restrained at one or more points and shall be described by at least one of the
two as listed below:
3.1.2.1
latched
movable part is returned to its closed position and restrained by either
a) a self - engaging fastener or
b) a roller catch or
c) a latch
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ISO/DIS 6613:2022(E)
3.1.2.2
locked
movable part is further restrained in the closed position by additional operations (of e.g. handle, key,
automatic devices or electronic devices) to engage integrated locking devices (e.g. nutbolts or deadbolts)
which will affect the product’s characteristics
3.1.3
secured
any action(s) which prevent unauthorised release of the fastening device(s) to allow exit or entry (e.g.
child safety, burglary)
3.2
test pressure
difference between the static air pressures inside and outside of the test chamber
Note 1 to entry: The test pressure is positive if the static air pressure inside the chamber of the test apparatus is
higher than that outside the test chamber.
Note 2 to entry: The test pressure is negative if the static air pressure inside the chamber of the test apparatus is
lower than that outside the test chamber.
Note 3 to entry: The intended “outside” of the specimen shall be facing to the side, from where the positive
pressure is applied.
3.3
air permeability
amount of air passing through all joints between casement or leaf and frame profiles of a test specimen
caused by the test pressure
3
Note 1 to entry: Air permeability should be expressed in cubic metres per hour (m /h).
3.4
opening joint
line of discontinuity between either a frame and its matched component or two components which can
be opened by means of their building hardware (see Figures 1 to 6)
Note 1 to entry: Conventionally, thi
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