Window Standards
BS: 7950, 1997
Specification for enhanced security performance of casements, tilt/turn windows for domestic applications
BS 7950 must be supported by performance standards relevant to the materials used:
- BS 4873, 2005 Specification for aluminium windows.
- BS 7412, 2007 Specification for plastic windows made from PVC-U extruded hollow profiles.
- BS 644-1, 2003 Wood windows. Specification for factory assembled windows - various types.
- BWF:TWAS Timber window accreditation scheme.
- BS 6510, 2005 Specification for steel windows, sills, window boards & doors.
- LPS 1270 (Draft) Burglary resistance of security glazing and glazing films. Based on LPS 1175, this standard enables specifiers to select glazing films that offer resistance to manual attack equivalent to the building products in which the glass or film is to be used
LPS 1175: Issue 2007
Specification for testing and classifying the burglary resistance of building components, strong-points and security enclosures
This standard includes windows for higher risk premises and is graded levels 1 to 6.
LPS 1270 (Draft)
Specification for testing and classifying the burglary resistance of security glazing and glazing films
Based on LPS 1175 this standard enables specifiers to select glazing films that offer resistance to manual attack equivalent to the building products in which the glass or film is to be used.
