EN 12046-2:2025

Operating forces - Test method - Part 2: Doors EN 12046-2:2025

Publication date:   Jun 16, 2025

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60.60   Standard published   Apr 9, 2025

CEN

CEN/TC 33 Doors, windows, shutters, building hardware and curtain walling

European Norm

91.060.50   Doors and windows

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This document covers hinged/pivoted and sliding doorsets with engaging fasteners (e.g. latches, deadbolts) for pedestrian use. It defines the test methods to determine the forces to open/close doors and to engage/release and lock/unlock the building hardware using a key or handle. It is only applicable to the manual operation of doorsets.
These doorsets can include:
— emergency or panic exit devices;
— door closing devices.
NOTE The use of some windows involves engaging fasteners (e.g. latches, deadbolts) and can be tested in accordance with this document. Throughout the text where “door leaf”/”door leaves” is written this can also be read as “casements”/”sashes”.

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EN 12046-2:2000

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EN 12046-2:2025
60.60 Standard published
Apr 9, 2025




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