SIST EN 12444:2001
(Main)Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates - Resistance to wind load - Testing and calculation
Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates - Resistance to wind load - Testing and calculation
1.1 General This European Standard specifies the test method and / or calculation of resistance to wind load for doors in a closed position. The doors are intended for installation in areas in the reach of people, for which the main in-tended uses are giving safe access for goods, vehicles and persons in industrial, commercial or residential premises. The doors may be manually or power operated. This document applies to all doors provided in accordance with prEN 13 241:1998. 1.2 Exclusions It does not apply to: - lock gates and dock gates; - doors on lifts; - doors on vehicles; - armoured doors; - door mainly for the retention of animals; - theatre textile curtains;
- horizontally moving doors less than 2,5 m wide and 6,25 m ² area, designed principally for pedestrian use; - revolving doors of any size;
- doors outside the reach of people (such as crane gantry fences); - railway barriers; - barriers used solely for vehicles.
Tore - Widerstand gegen Windlast - Prüfung und Berechnung
1.1 Allgemeines Diese Europäische Norm legt das Prüfverfahren für den und/oder die Berechnung des Widerstand(es) gegen Windlast von Toren in geschlossener Stellung fest.Die Tore sind für den Einbau in Zugangsbereichen von Personen vorgesehen, wobei deren Hauptaufgaben darin bestehen, für Waren- und Fahrzeugverkehr sichere Zufahrt und Personen sicheren Zutritt zu Industrie-, Gewerbe-oder Wohnanlagen zu ermöglichen. Die Tore dürfen hand- oder kraftbetätigt sein. Diese Norm gilt für alle Tore nach prEN 13241:1998. 1.2 Ausnahmen Sie gilt nicht für: - Schleusentore und Docktore; - Türen in Aufzügen; - Türen in Fahrzeugen; - gepanzerte Türen; - Tore, die hauptsächlich zum Zurückhalten von Tieren vorgesehen sind; - textile Theatervorhänge; - horizontal bewegbare Tore mit einer Breite von weniger als 2,5 m und einer Fläche von weniger als 6,25 m², die hauptsächlich für die Benutzung durch Fußgänger ausgelegt sind; - Drehtüren von beliebiger Größe; - Tore außerhalb der Reichweite von Personen (wie z. B. Schutzgitter für Portalkräne);
- Eisenbahnschranken; - ausschließlich für den Fahrzeugverkehr verwendete Schranken.
Portes équipants les locaux industriels, commerciaux et de garage - Résistance a la charge de vent - Essais et calculs
La présente norme européenne spécifie la méthode d'essai et/ou de calcul de la résistance des portes en position fermée aux charges dues au vent. Les portes sont destinées à être installées dans des zones accessibles aux personnes dont l'utilisation principale prévue est de donner un accès sans danger aux marchandises, aux véhicules et aux personnes dans des locaux industriels, commerciaux ou résidentiels. Les portes peuvent être manoeuvrées manuellement ou motorisées. Le présent document s'applique à toutes les portes prévues conformément au prEN 13241:1998. 1.2 Exclusions Elle ne s'applique pas : - aux portails fermés à clé et aux grilles d'entrée de docks ; - aux portes d'ascenseurs ; - aux portes de véhicules ;- aux portes blindées ; - aux portes principalement utilisées pour la retenue des animaux ; - aux rideaux en tissu de théâtres ; - aux portes manoeuvrées horizontalement ayant une largeur inférieure à 2,5 m et une surface inférieure à 6,25 m² principalement destinées à l'usage des piétons ; - aux portes tambours quelles que soient leurs dimensions ;
- aux portes hors d'atteinte des personnes (comme les barrières sur les portiques de grue) ; - aux barrières de passages à niveau ; - aux barrières exclusivement destinées à la circulation automobile.
Vrata v industrijske in javne prostore ter garažna vrata - Odpornost proti obremenitvi z vetrom - Preskušanje in izračun
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Overview
EN 12444:2000 is a CEN standard that specifies the testing and calculation of wind load resistance for industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates. It covers assessment methods for doors in the closed position, intended to provide safe access for goods, vehicles and people in industrial, commercial or residential premises. The standard applies to both manually and power-operated doors and is referenced alongside prEN 13 241:1998. EN 12444 was adopted by some national bodies (e.g., SIST EN 12444:2001).
Key topics and requirements
- Scope of application: Defines which door types are covered - primarily doors used where people can reach them (industrial, commercial, garage).
- Test methods and calculations: Specifies when to use physical testing and when to use calculation procedures to determine wind load resistance (for doors in the closed position).
- Design and performance focus: Addresses structural resistance and operational safety under specified wind loads.
- Inclusions and exclusions: Lists door types excluded from the standard, such as lock gates, dock gates, lift doors, vehicle-mounted doors, armoured doors, doors primarily for animal retention, theatre textile curtains, small horizontally moving pedestrian doors (<2.5 m wide or <6.25 m²), revolving doors, doors outside the reach of people, railway barriers and barriers used solely for vehicles.
- Classification context: Related to ICS areas 91.090 (External structures) and 91.060.50 (Doors and windows).
Applications
EN 12444 is practical for organizations and professionals who need to ensure door safety and performance against wind loads:
- Manufacturers: Use the standard to design and validate door panels, frames and fixing systems for wind resistance.
- Testing laboratories: Perform type-testing or verification using the specified test methods or calculation procedures.
- Architects & structural engineers: Reference wind-load requirements when specifying door systems for buildings exposed to wind.
- Installers and contractors: Verify installed doors meet required wind performance for compliance and safety.
- Specifiers & procurement teams: Include EN 12444 conformity in tender documents and product specifications.
- Facility managers and compliance officers: Assess existing doors for suitability in high-wind locations and plan upgrades.
Related standards
- References prEN 13 241:1998 (as noted in EN 12444 scope). For project compliance, consult any national adoptions (e.g., SIST EN 12444:2001) and local building codes that set site-specific wind loads.
By applying EN 12444, stakeholders can ensure industrial, commercial and garage doors meet recognized wind load resistance criteria - improving durability, safety and regulatory compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12444:2001 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates - Resistance to wind load - Testing and calculation". This standard covers: 1.1 General This European Standard specifies the test method and / or calculation of resistance to wind load for doors in a closed position. The doors are intended for installation in areas in the reach of people, for which the main in-tended uses are giving safe access for goods, vehicles and persons in industrial, commercial or residential premises. The doors may be manually or power operated. This document applies to all doors provided in accordance with prEN 13 241:1998. 1.2 Exclusions It does not apply to: - lock gates and dock gates; - doors on lifts; - doors on vehicles; - armoured doors; - door mainly for the retention of animals; - theatre textile curtains; - horizontally moving doors less than 2,5 m wide and 6,25 m ² area, designed principally for pedestrian use; - revolving doors of any size; - doors outside the reach of people (such as crane gantry fences); - railway barriers; - barriers used solely for vehicles.
1.1 General This European Standard specifies the test method and / or calculation of resistance to wind load for doors in a closed position. The doors are intended for installation in areas in the reach of people, for which the main in-tended uses are giving safe access for goods, vehicles and persons in industrial, commercial or residential premises. The doors may be manually or power operated. This document applies to all doors provided in accordance with prEN 13 241:1998. 1.2 Exclusions It does not apply to: - lock gates and dock gates; - doors on lifts; - doors on vehicles; - armoured doors; - door mainly for the retention of animals; - theatre textile curtains; - horizontally moving doors less than 2,5 m wide and 6,25 m ² area, designed principally for pedestrian use; - revolving doors of any size; - doors outside the reach of people (such as crane gantry fences); - railway barriers; - barriers used solely for vehicles.
SIST EN 12444:2001 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.060.50 - Doors and windows; 91.090 - External structures. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12444:2001 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to oSIST prEN 12444:2021, oSIST prEN 12444:2021. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 12444:2001 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC, 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/101. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Tore - Widerstand gegen Windlast - Prüfung und BerechnungPortes équipants les locaux industriels, commerciaux et de garage - Résistance a la charge de vent - Essais et calculsIndustrial, commercial and garage doors and gates - Resistance to wind load - Testing and calculation91.090Konstrukcije zunaj stavbExternal structures91.060.50Vrata in oknaDoors and windowsICS
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Tore - Widerstand gegen Windlast - Prüfung und BerechnungPortes équipants les locaux industriels, commerciaux et de garage - Résistance a la charge de vent - Essais et calculsIndustrial, commercial and garage doors and gates - Resistance to wind load - Testing and calculation91.090Konstrukcije zunaj stavbExternal structures91.060.50Vrata in oknaDoors and w
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SIST EN 12444:2001は、工業用、商業用、ガレージ用のドアやゲートの風荷重への抵抗に関する試験および計算方法を標準化した重要な文書です。この標準は、閉じた状態にあるドアの風荷重に対する抵抗を評価するための方法を提供しており、主に工業、商業、または住宅用の施設において、安全に物品、車両、人のアクセスを確保するために設計されています。 この標準の強みは、試験方法と計算が明確に定義されている点にあります。これにより、関係者は特定の条件下でのドアの性能を正確に評価することができ、安全性を確保するための基準を満たす製品を選定する際の指針となります。また、手動または電動で操作されるすべてのドアに適用されるため、幅広い用途に対応しています。 さらに、SIST EN 12444:2001は、さまざまな業界での適用が可能であり、特に風荷重抵抗が重要な地域でのドアの設計および選定において、その関連性は極めて高いと言えます。ドアの設置場所が人の手の届く範囲内であることを前提にしており、使用される環境に応じた試験基準を提供することで、製品の信頼性が向上します。 一方で、標準にはいくつかの除外項目も明記されています。例えば、クレーンゲートや車両用の障壁、動物の保持を主目的とするドアなど、特定の用途には適用されないため、使用者は自身のニーズに合わせて適切な標準を選択することが求められます。このように、SIST EN 12444:2001は工業用、商業用、ガレージ用ドアの安全基準を確立する上で、大きな役割を果たしています。
SIST EN 12444:2001 표준은 산업, 상업 및 차고용 문과 게이트의 바람 하중에 대한 저항력을 검사하고 계산하기 위한 방법을 제시하는 중요한 문서입니다. 이 표준의 범위는 문이 닫힌 상태에서의 바람 하중 저항성을 평가하는 시험 방법 및 계산을 포함하며, 안전하게 상품, 차량 및 사람의 접근을 보장하기 위해 설계된 문에 적용됩니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 문이 수동 또는 전동 방식으로 작동할 수 있도록 허용하는 점입니다. 이는 다양한 설치 환경에서의 유연성을 제공하며, 산업, 상업 및 주거 공간에서의 폭넓은 적용 가능성을 보여줍니다. 또한, SIST EN 12444:2001은 prEN 13 241:1998에 따라 제공되는 모든 문에 적용되므로, 사용자에게 명확한 기준을 통해 안전성과 효율성을 동시에 고려하도록 돕습니다. 표준의 관련성은 현재 건축 및 구조 안전성에 대한 요구가 증가하는 상황에서 더욱 두드러집니다. 바람 하중에 대한 저항력은 특히 기후 변화와 자연재해가 빈번해지는 오늘날의 환경에서 필수적인 요소입니다. 따라서 이 표준은 안전한 설계 및 건축을 위한 강력한 기초를 제공합니다. 그러나 이 표준은 특정 유형의 문에 대해서는 적용되지 않음을 명확히 하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 잠금 게이트, 승강기 문, 차량용 문은 이 표준의 적용에서 제외됩니다. 이는 주안점이 되는 문들을 명확히 정의하여, 사용자들이 요구 사항에 맞는 적절한 기준을 활용할 수 있도록 합니다. 결국, SIST EN 12444:2001 표준은 바람 하중에 대한 저항성을 평가하기 위한 신뢰할 수 있는 기준을 제공하며, 안전하고 효율적인 문 설계를 위한 중요한.Framework를 구축합니다.
The SIST EN 12444:2001 standard provides a comprehensive framework for assessing the resistance to wind load for various types of industrial, commercial, and garage doors and gates. Its primary focus on testing and calculation methodologies ensures that the doors can withstand environmental forces while maintaining safety and accessibility for users. One of the significant strengths of this standard is its applicability to a wide range of doors intended for installation, emphasizing their use in areas accessible to people, thereby enhancing safety in industrial, commercial, and residential premises. The inclusion of both manually and power-operated doors within its scope allows for a broad interpretation that aligns with contemporary operational practices. Furthermore, the standard effectively clarifies its limitations by excluding specific types of doors and applications, such as lock gates, vehicle doors, and doors primarily designed for animal retention. This delineation assists manufacturers and stakeholders in understanding the direct applicability of the standard, thus streamlining compliance efforts. In summary, the relevance of SIST EN 12444:2001 lies not only in its thorough testing methods but also in its clear scope and exclusions, ensuring that it meets the needs of industry professionals while safeguarding users. By establishing a sound basis for evaluating wind resistance, this standard plays a crucial role in enhancing both the functionality and safety of industrial, commercial, and garage doors and gates.
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