NZS 4211:2008
Specification for performance of windows
Specifies requirements for the performance of windows to be installed in exterior walls within the wind pressure limitations of the wind zones defined in table 5 and table 6. The properties covered are strength, stiffness, operating facility, air infiltration, and water penetration. This Standard specifically excludes skylights or roof windows, interior windows, fixed louvres, the weathertightness of the window perimeter in the external wall or facade, the fire rating, building facades, and durability.NZS 4211:2008
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NZS 4211:2008
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
COPYRIGHT
CONTENTS
Section
REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
LATEST REVISIONS
REVIEW OF STANDARDS
OUTCOME STATEMENT
FOREWORD
1 GENERAL
1.1 Scope
1.2 Interpretation
1.3 Purpose of this Standard
1.4 Specific design
2 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
2.1 Definitions
2.2 Abbreviations
3 SEQUENCE OF MEASUREMENTS AND TESTS
4 TESTING, MARKING, AND REPORTING
5 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
6 SERVICEABILITY DEFLECTION
7 OPERATING OF OPENING SASHES
8 AIR INFILTRATION
9 WATER PENETRATION
10 ULTIMATE STRENGTH
1 1 TORSIONAL STRENGTH OF SASHES
Appendix
APPENDIX A – SASH TORSIONAL TEST
APPENDIX B – SPRAY NOZZLE LAYOUT
Table
Table 1 – SLS test pressures for windows not requiring specific design
Table 2 – Maximum operating force for opening sashes and doors
Table 3 – Air infiltration
Table 4 – Water test pressures for windows not requiring specific design
Table 5 – ULS test pressures for windows not requiring specific design
Table 6 – Extreme wind zones
Figure
Figure 1 – Allowable dimensional increase
Figure 2 – Torsional test rig assembly
Figure B1 – Spray nozzle layout for water application
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NZS 4211:2008
COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
COPYRIGHT
CONTENTS
Section
REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
LATEST REVISIONS
REVIEW OF STANDARDS
OUTCOME STATEMENT
FOREWORD
1 GENERAL
1.1 Scope
1.2 Interpretation
1.3 Purpose of this Standard
1.4 Specific design
2 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
2.1 Definitions
2.2 Abbreviations
3 SEQUENCE OF MEASUREMENTS AND TESTS
4 TESTING, MARKING, AND REPORTING
5 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
6 SERVICEABILITY DEFLECTION
7 OPERATING OF OPENING SASHES
8 AIR INFILTRATION
9 WATER PENETRATION
10 ULTIMATE STRENGTH
1 1 TORSIONAL STRENGTH OF SASHES
Appendix
APPENDIX A – SASH TORSIONAL TEST
APPENDIX B – SPRAY NOZZLE LAYOUT
Table
Table 1 – SLS test pressures for windows not requiring specific design
Table 2 – Maximum operating force for opening sashes and doors
Table 3 – Air infiltration
Table 4 – Water test pressures for windows not requiring specific design
Table 5 – ULS test pressures for windows not requiring specific design
Table 6 – Extreme wind zones
Figure
Figure 1 – Allowable dimensional increase
Figure 2 – Torsional test rig assembly
Figure B1 – Spray nozzle layout for water application
NZS 4211:2008
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