En 1279-5 - 2005+a1 - 2008

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1279-5:2005
+A1:2008
Glass in building —
Insulating glass units
Part 5: Evaluation of conformity
ICS 81.040.20
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National foreword
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It supersedes BS EN 1279-5:2005 which is withdrawn.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1279-5:2005+A1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM November 2008
ICS 81.040.20 Supersedes EN 1279-5:2005
English Version
Glass in building - Insulating glass units - Part 5: Evaluation of

conformity
Verre dans la construction - Vitrage isolant - Partie 5: Glas im Bauwesen - Mehrscheiben-Isolierglas - Teil 5:
Evaluation de la conformité Konformitätsbewertung
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 March 2005 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 2 October 2008.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
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Contents
Page
Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ....................................................................................................................................4
3 Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................................................5
4 Requirements .................................................................................................................................................6
4.1 Product description .......................................................................................................................................6
4.2 Conformity with the definition of insulating glass units ...........................................................................6
4.3 Determination of the characteristic’s performances .................................................................................6
4.4 Durability ......................................................................................................................................................10
4.5 Dangerous substances ...............................................................................................................................10
5 Evaluation of conformity.............................................................................................................................10
5.1 General..........................................................................................................................................................10
5.2 Initial type testing of the product (see 5.1, 2)) ..........................................................................................11
5.3 Factory production control and inspection of samples in accordance with a prescribed test
plan (5.1, 1) and 2)) ......................................................................................................................................13
5.4 Initial inspection of factory and of factory production control (5.1, 1), 2)) ............................................14
5.5 Continuous surveillance and assessment of the factory production control (5.1, 1c)) .......................15
6 Marking and/or labelling .............................................................................................................................16
6.1 General..........................................................................................................................................................16
6.2 Product marking ..........................................................................................................................................16
6.3 Product characteristics ...............................................................................................................................16
6.4 “Characteristics/performance identification paper” ................................................................................16
Annex A (informative) Use of IGUs when subjected to UV and/or in SSG ........................................................17
Annex B (informative) Installation of the insulating glass units ........................................................................18
Annex C (informative) Provisions for voluntary involvement of third party(ies) ..............................................21
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of EU
Construction Products Directive................................................................................................................22
Bibliography ..............................................................................................................................................................31
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Foreword
This document (EN 1279-5:2005+A1:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 129 "Glass in
building", the secretariat of which is held by NBN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by May 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by
May 2009.
This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 2008-10-02.
This document supersedes EN 1279-5:2005.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags ! ".
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European
Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
This Part of the European Standard does not stand-alone, it is part of one standard with the general title Glass in
building - Insulating glass units:
 Part 1: Generalities, dimensional tolerances and rules for the system description
 Part 2: Long term test method and requirements for moisture penetration
 Part 3: Long term test method and requirements for gas leakage rate and for gas concentration tolerances
 Part 4: Methods of test for the physical attributes of edge seals
 Part 5: Evaluation of conformity
 Part 6: Factory production control and periodic tests
This European Standard contains other aspects of importance of trade.
This European Standard includes a Bibliography.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements, the evaluation of conformity and the factory production control of
insulating glass units for use in buildings.
NOTE 1 For glass products with electrical wiring or connections for e.g. alarm or heating purposes, other directives, e.g. Low
Voltage Directive, may apply.
The main intended uses of the insulating glass units are installations in windows, doors, curtain walling, roofs and
partitions where there exists protection against direct ultraviolet radiation at the edges.
NOTE 2 In cases where there is no protection against direct ultra-violet radiation at the edges, such as structural sealant
glazing systems, additional European technical specifications should be followed (e.g. !EN 15434", !EN 13022-1").
NOTE 3 Units for which the intended use is only ‘artistic’ and therefore no essential requirement is required, are not subject
to CE marking and are not part of this European Standard.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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.
EN 356, Glass in building – Security glazing – Testing and classification of resistance against manual attack
EN 410, Glass in building – Determination of luminous and solar characteristics of glazing
EN 572-1, Glass in building – Basic soda lime silicate glass products - Part 1: Definitions and general physical and
mechanical properties
EN 673, Glass in building – Determination of thermal transmittance (U value) – Calculation method
EN 674, Glass in building – Determination of thermal transmittance (U value) – Guarded hot plate method
EN 675, Glass in building – Determination of thermal transmittance (U value) – Heat flow meter method
EN 1063, Glass in building – Security glazing – Testing and classification of resistance against bullet attack
EN 1279-1:2004, Glass in building – Insulating glass units – Part 1: Generalities, dimensional tolerances and rules
for the system description
EN 1279-2:2002, Glass in building – Insulating glass units – Part 2: Long term test method and requirements for
moisture vapour penetration
EN 1279-3:2002, Glass in building – Insulating glass units – Part 3: Long term test method and requirements for
gas leakage rate and for gas concentration tolerances
EN 1279-4:2002, Glass in building – Insulating glass units – Part 4: Methods of test for the physical attributes of
edge seals
EN 1279-6:2002, Glass in building – Insulating glass units – Part 6: Factory production control and periodic tests
EN 1748-1-1, Glass in building – Special basic products – Borosilicate glasses – Part 1-1: Definition and general
physical and mechanical properties
EN 1748-2-1, !Glass in building - Special basic products - Glass ceramics - Part 2-1: Definitions and general
physical and mechanical properties"
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EN 1863-1, Glass in building – Heat strengthened soda lime silicate glass – Part 1: Definition and description
EN 12150-1, Glass in building – Thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass – Part 1: Definition and
description
EN 12337-1, Glass in building – Chemically strengthened soda lime silicate glass – Part 1: Definition and
description
EN 12600, Glass in building – Pendulum test – Impact test method and classification for flat glass
EN 12758, Glass in building – Glazing and airborne sound insulation – Product descriptions and determination of
properties
EN 12898, Glass in building – Determination of the emissivity
!EN 13022-1, Glass in building - Structural sealant glazing - Part 1: Glass products for structural sealant glazing
systems for supported and unsupported monolithic and multiple glazing"
EN 13024-1, Glass in building – Thermally toughened borosilicate safety glass – Part 1: Definition and description
EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements – Part 1: Classification
using !Deleted text" data from reaction to fire tests
EN 13501-2, Fire classification of construction products and building elements – Part 2: Classification
using !Deleted text" data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation services
!EN 13501-5", Fire classification of construction products and building elements – Part 5: Classification using
data from external fire exposure to roof tests
EN 13541, Glass in building – Security glazing – Testing and classification of resistance against explosion pressure
EN 14178-1, Glass in building – Basic alkaline earth silicate glass products – Part 1: Float glass
!EN 15434, Glass in building - Product standard for structural and/or ultra-violet resistant sealant (for use with
structural sealant glazing and/or insulating glass units with exposed seals)"
!deleted text"
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 1279-1:2004, EN 1279-2:2002,
EN 1279-3:2002, EN 1279-4:2002 and EN 1279-6:2002 and the following apply.
3.1
initial type testing
determination of the performance of a product (characteristic, durability), on the basis of either actual tests or other
procedures (such as conventional, standardised, tabulated or general accepted values, standardised or recognised
calculation methods, test reports when made available,), in accordance with this European Standard that
demonstrates compliance with this European Standard
3.2
test report
document that covers the results of tests undertaken on a representative sample of the product from production or
on a prototype design of the product
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3.3
product description
document that details the relevant parameters, e.g. process conditions, structure, etc, for defining a product that
complies with the standard. It includes specific references to characteristics that are modified by the production
process
3.4
significant change
variation in performance beyond the permitted tolerance for the characteristic
4 Requirements
4.1 Product description
For conformity purposes the insulating glass unit manufacturer is responsible for the preparation and maintenance
of the product description. This description shall describe the product and/or product families.
Disclosure of the product description shall be at the discretion of the insulating glass unit manufacturer or his agent
except in the case of regulatory requirements.
The description shall contain at least a normative part. The description may also contain an informative part, when
the manufacturer foresees further development of the product.
The normative part of the description shall contain the following minimum information:
 a reference to EN 1279 Part 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 and all other standards with which the manufacturer claims
compliance;
 system description.
The definition of product families shall be consistent with the normative part of the product description.
The substitution of materials shall maintain the conformity with the product description. The substituting material
can be added to the product family and also the product description when compliance has been demonstrated.
4.2 Conformity with the definition of insulating glass units
Products shall conform to the definition and fulfil the requirements of insulating glass units as defined in EN 1279-1.
4.3 Determination of the characteristic’s performances
4.3.1 Characteristics of glass panes for use in insulating glass units
For panes made of glass covered by European specifications generally accepted values, declared values, or
calculated values of the characteristics listed in Table 1 shall be used.
For panes made of glass not covered by European specifications measured values of the characteristics listed in
Table 1 shall be used, and their chemical and mechanical stability over time shall be demonstrated (refer to 5.2.4).
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Table 1 - Necessary information on characteristics of glass panes for use in insulating glass units
Characteristic Symbol Unit
- density ρ kg/m³
- hardness HK 0,1/20 GPa
- Young's modulus E Pa
- Poisson's ratio µ Dimensionless
- characteristic bending strength fk Pa
- specific heat capacity c J/(kg·K)
- coefficient of linear expansion α K-1
- thermal conductivity W/(m·K)
λ
- mean refractive index to visible radiation Dimensionless
n
- emissivity Dimensionless
ε
- light transmittance τv Dimensionless
- solar direct transmittance τe Dimensionless
- total solar energy transmittance g Dimensionless
4.3.2 Determination of characteristics of insulating glass units
4.3.2.1 General
If the insulating glass manufacturer wishes to claim that any performance characteristic is independent of the
production equipment used then the factory production control system shall be in accordance with this European
Standard including his specific process control conditions.
4.3.2.2 Safety in the case of fire - Resistance to fire
Fire resistance shall be determined and classified in accordance with EN 13501-2.
NOTE EN 357 may be used as a classification reference specific to fire resistant glazed elements.
4.3.2.3 Safety in the case of fire - Reaction to fire
Reaction to fire shall be determined and classified in accordance with EN 13501-1.
For classification, consideration shall be given to:
a) the following product changes require new type testing on reaction to fire:
 reduction of the reaction to fire classification of the glass components in the insulating glass unit;
 reduction of the reaction to fire performance of the organic sealant in the edge seal;
b) however when not tested, the insulating glass unit shall be classified either:
 by the reaction to fire classification of the glass component used in the insulating glass unit, or
 by the classification of an insulating glass units using the same organic sealant in the edge seal,
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 the classification claimed shall be the lower of the two possibilities.
4.3.2.4 Safety in the case of fire - External fire performance
Where the manufacturer wishes to declare external fire performance (e.g. when subject to regulatory requirements),
the product shall be tested and classified in accordance with !EN 13501-5".
NOTE Compliance with this requirement is not possible until a version of !EN 13501-5" later than 2002 becomes
available.
For classification, consideration shall be given to:
a) the following product changes require new type testing on external fire behaviour:
- reduction of external fire behaviour of the glass component in the insulating glass unit;
b) however when not tested, the insulating glass unit shall be classified by the external fire performance of the
glass components used in the insulating glass unit. The classification claimed shall be that of the glass
component with least performance.
4.3.2.5 Safety in use - Bullet resistance: shatter properties and resistance to attack
Bullet resistance shall be determined and classified in accordance with EN 1063.
In those instances when a bullet resistant glass component is used as the non-attack face of an insulating glass
unit then there is no need to test. The classification of the insulating glass unit shall be the same as the glass
component used.
4.3.2.6 Safety in use - Explosion resistance: shatter properties and resistance to impact
Explosion resistance shall be determined and classified in accordance with EN 13541.
In those instances when an explosion resistant glass component is used as the non-attack face of an insulating
glass unit then there is no need to test. The classification of the insulating glass unit shall be the same as the glass
component used.
4.3.2.7 Safety in use - Burglar resistance shatter properties and resistance to attack
Burglar resistance shall be determined and classified in accordance with EN 356.
In those instances when a burglar resistant glass component is used as the non-attack face of an insulating glass
unit then there is no need to test. The classification of the insulating glass unit shall be the same as the glass
component used.
4.3.2.8 Safety in use - Pendulum body impact resistance: shatter properties (safe breakability) and
resistance to impact
Pendulum body impact resistance shall be determined and classified on the glass components in accordance with
EN 12600.
NOTE EN 12600 tests and classifies individual pane of glass and NOT products such as insulating glass units.
As not tested, the insulating glass unit shall be classified the same as the pendulum body impact resistance of the
weakest glass component used in the insulating glass unit. !If the identification of the product composition is
clear enough to avoid confusion, the performances of each component will be given, in the order given by the
mentioned composition."
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!The performances are these of the components tested as single glass, according to EN 12600 and 4.3.2.8.
Care should be taken to place the insulating glass unit in a position corresponding to the expected
performances."
4.3.2.9 Safety in use - Mechanical resistance: Resistance against sudden temperature changes and
temperature differentials
The resistance against sudden temperature changes and temperature differentials is a generally accepted value
that is given in the appropriate standards: e.g. EN 1863-1, EN 12150-1, EN 12337-1, EN 13024-1, etc., and shall
be ensured by compliance with this European Standard.
4.3.2.10 Safety in use - Mechanical resistance: Resistance against wind, snow, permanent load and/or
imposed loads of the glass unit
The ordered assemblies of insulating glass units (thickness and types of glass components, cavity width) shall
ensure the resistance against wind, snow, permanent load, and other mechanical, (quasi-) static action, which shall
be checked in accordance with prEN 13474.
As long as on the concerned construction or building site no part of prEN 13474 is applicable, then the current
method of determining mechanical resistance in the country of destination shall be applied.
The manufactured or supplied thickness of insulating glass shall conform to the ordered thickness and assembly.
The edge seal strength determined in accordance with EN 1279-4 is part of the definition of insulating glass units
and is not subject for separate information. When additional ultraviolet resistance and/or increased mechanical
resistance is required (e.g. where no protection against ultraviolet is applicable, or where insulating glass units are
used in structural sealant glazing), the edge seal strength shall be determined in accordance with
!EN 13022-1" using a sealant in accordance with !EN 15434". See Annex A.
4.3.2.11 Direct airborne sound reduction
The sound reduction indexes shall be determined in accordance with EN 12758.
4.3.2.12 Energy conservation and heat retention - Thermal properties
The thermal transmittance value (U-value) shall be determined by calculation in accordance with EN 673 with:
 emissivity ε: the declared value of the glass manufacturer. If the information is not available, the emissivity
shall be determined in accordance with EN 12898;
 nominal thickness of the glass panes;
 nominal thickness of any other material layer, if any;
 the nominal cavity width; assuming that the panes are parallel;
 the nominal gas concentration ci,o , or the final gas concentration ci,f (see EN 1279-3).
NOTE In the case of gas filled units EN 1279-3 should be consulted in order that the U-value for publication includes all the
relevant negative aspects.
In those instances when the thermal transmittance value (U-value) cannot be calculated then it shall be determined
by testing in accordance with EN 674 or EN 675.
4.3.2.13 Energy conservation and heat retention - Radiation properties: Light transmittance and
reflectance
The light transmittance and reflectance shall be determined in accordance with EN 410.
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4.3.2.14 Energy conservation and heat retention - Radiation properties: Solar energy characteristics
The solar energy characteristic shall be determined in accordance with EN 410.
4.4 Durability
When products conform to the definition of insulating glass unit as in 4.2, the characteristics’ performances in 4.3.2
are ensured during an economically reasonable working life.
The durability of insulating glass units, including their characteristics, shall be insured by the following:
 compliance with this European Standard;
 compliance with instructions from the glass product manufacturer or supplier.
The manufacturer shall supply specific installation instructions or make reference to appropriate technical
specifications, see also Annex B.
NOTE The durability of glass products depends on:
– building and construction movements due to various actions;
– building and construction vibrations due to various actions;
– deflection and racking of the glass support due to various actions;
– glass support design (e.g. drainage of infiltrated water in the rebate, prevention of direct contact between glass
support members and glass);
– accuracy of glass support and glass support member dimensions;
– quality of the assembling of glass support members up to a glass support;
– quality of installation of the glass support into or onto the buildings or constructions;
– glass support expansion due to adsorbed moisture from the air or other sources;
– the quality of installation of the glass product into or onto its support.
4.5 Dangerous substances
Materials used in products shall not release any dangerous substances in excess of the maximum permitted levels
specified in a relevant European Standard for the material or permitted in the national regulations of the Member
State of destination.
5 Evaluation of conformity
5.1 General
Evaluation of conformity in accordance with this document shall be as a result of FPC and ITT in accordance with
this European Standard.
1) Factory production control:
this shall include, the following:
a) inspection of samples taken at the factory in accordance with a prescribed test plan;
b) initial inspection of the factory and of factory production control;

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c) continuous surveillance and assessment of the factory production control.
2) Initial type testing of the product.
NOTE There may be a need to involve a third party, with 1b, 1c, and/or 2, for the purpose of regulatory marking (see
Annex ZA).
5.2 Initial type testing of the product (see 5.1, 2))
5.2.1 General
All the product’s characteristics shall be initial type tested to verify they are in conformity with the requirements of
this European Standard. In addition instead of performing any actual testing, initial type testing may make use of:
 generally accepted and/or conventional and/or standardised values, in the Clause 2 referenced standards, or
in publications that are referred to in these standards;
 standardised calculation methods and recognised calculation methods in Clause 2 referenced standards, or in
publications that are referred to in these standards;
 test report(s) on the basis of 5.2.3 when made available;
 where components are used whose characteristics have already been determined, by the component
manufacturer, on the basis of conformity with other product standards, these characteristics need not be
reassessed providing they remain unchanged by the manufacturing process;
 release of dangerous substances may be assessed indirectly by controlling the content of the substance
concerned;
 durability may be assessed indirectly by controlling the production processes according to this European
Standard.
NOTE 1 Products CE marked in accordance with appropriate harmonised European specifications may be presumed to have
the performances stated with the CE marking.
NOTE 2 There may be a need to involve a third party for the purpose of regulatory marking (see Annex ZA).
When actual testing is required then the Initial Type Testing (ITT) shall be undertaken on a sample representative
of the product taken from direct production or a prototype, any plant and/ or line.
Whenever a change occurs in the raw material or the production process (subject to the definition of the family),
which would change significantly one or more of the characteristics, the type tests shall be repeated for the
appropriate characteristics.
5.2.2 Multiple lines/sites
If a manufacturer operates one and/or more lines and/or sites, the following can reduce the requirement for multiple
Initial Type Testing (ITT):
a) the manufacturers’ technical file for a product shall specifically cover all sites and/or lines of the same
manufacturer1;
b) the manufacturer shall establish a direct relationship between production control, initial type testing
and on-going internal audit testing;
1 The terms ‘manufacturer’ and ‘producer’ are understood as being synonyms (see CPD working document NB-CPD/02/019-
issued 24 April 2002 – page1).
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c) the manufacturer shall have a responsible individual designated to ensure product compliance based
on:
 the operation of a consistent Factory Production Control system on all applicable sites and/or
lines;
 the manufacturer having obtained evidence that shows the product to be consistent, with respect
to both product characteristics and intended use characteristics;
 the manufacturer has in place an internal auditing scheme, including product consistency.
5.2.3 Historic data
(a) For all characteristics except those listed in 5.2.4 the following applies:
Tests previously performed in accordance with the provisions of this document (same product, same
characteristic(s), same or more onerous test method, sampling method and attestation of conformity) may be taken
into account.
(b) For characteristics listed in 5.2.4, the following applies:
Tests previously performed in accordance with the provisions of this European Standard may be taken into account
when all of the following conditions are met:
1) a Notified Body has confirmed the results of tests conducted by a non-notified body and is satisfied with the
competence of the testing body;
2) tests have been conducted in accordance with a prEN version that shall not be materially different from the EN
with regard to the impact on testing;
3) the test work has been completed before the end of the transition period, i.e. within 21 months of the date of
availability of this document.
5.2.4 Initial type testing of Insulating glass units
To establish if a product conforms to the definition of insulating glass units initial type testing shall consist of
fulfilling the requirements of Tables 2 and 3.
Table 2 - Seal performance, validation method and requirements for IGUs
Validation method:
Applicable to: Seal performance: (Demonstration by means of Requirement:
available test report or by testing)
Moisture vapour EN 1279-2 refer to EN 1279-2

penetration
All systems of IGU
Adhesion sealant-glass EN 1279-4 refer to EN 1279-4
(*)
NOTE Tests can be carried out by different test laboratories.
(*) The test report of the component manufacturer may be used to validate the ITT test.
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Table 3 - Seal performance, supplementary validation methods and supplementary requirements for gas-
filled insulating glass units and units with coated glass
Validation method:
Applicable to: Seal performance: (Demonstration by means of Requirement:
available test report or by testing)
Gas-filled IGU: Gas leakage rate EN 1279-3 refer to EN 1279-3

Type of gas
Gas filled units: Subject of factory production refer to EN 1279-
control in accordance with 6:2002, Annex A.3
gas concentration
EN 1279-6
Seal bonding to glass Adhesion: EN 1279-4:2002, Annex D refer to EN 1279-4
coating (*)
- sealant/coating
- interlayers of coating
NOTE Tests can be performed by different test laboratories.
(*) The test report of the component manufacturer may be used to validate the ITT test.
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Substitution of materials and of components shall maintain the conformity of the system with the definition of
insulating glass units. The relevant seal properties, components and the related derived requirements are
summarized in EN 1279-1:2004, Tables B.1 and B.2, together with the validation methods.
The component manufacturer test reports may be used to validate the substitution. During factory production
control the short climate test value of the test report shall be confirmed by the outcome value of the periodic test of
the factory production control. Only one substitution shall be made at any one time. When a relevant material
changes the short climate test shall be repeated (EN 1279-6:2002, B.4.2). When meeting the requirements, the
substituting materials and components shall be added to the system description.
In case of system description (processed edge seal description) change, test report on prototype can be used.
During factory production control the short climate test value of the test report shall be confirmed by the outcome
value of the periodic test of the factory production control.
If glass panes are used which are not covered by European specifications, it shall be demonstrated that those
glasses have a chemical and mechanical stability over time comparable with:
 soda lime silicate glass according to EN 572-1;
 or borosilicate glass according to EN 1748-1-1;
 or glass ceramics according to EN 1748-2-1;
 or alkaline earth silicate glass according to EN 14178-1.
5.2.5 Initial type testing of performances of characteristics (5.1, 2))
All characteristics in 4.3.2 shall be subject to initial type tests in accordance with 5.2.1.
5.3 Factory production control and inspection of samples in accordance with a prescribed test
plan (5.1, 1) and 2))
Factory production control means the permanent internal control of production exercised by the manufacturer.
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A factory production control according to EN 1279-6:2002, 3.1 satisfies. The EN 1279-6 summarises also the tests
to be carried out by the manufacturer as part of the production control in the factory, and as further testing of
samples taken at the factory in accordance with a prescribed test plan.
In the case of components and materials substitution, when a relevant material changes the short climate test shall
be repeated (EN 1279-6:2002, B.4.2).
Relevant materials are:
 sealants (inner and/or outer);
 spacer (excluding the profile if system description does not change);
 amount of dessicant and type of dessicant (if Tc and initial loss on ignition are different).
In the case of system description (processed edge seal description) change, test report on prototype can be used.
During factory production control the short test value of the test report shall be confirmed by the outcome value of
the periodic test of the factory production control.
NOTE 1 The short climate test as well as the other factory production control tests may be carried out by the manufacturer
himself or be sub-contracted to a third party.
NOTE 2 A factory production control system similar to EN ISO 9001 made product specific to this European Standard is
deemed to satisfy the requirements of this clause.
5.4 Initial inspection of factory and of factory production control (5.1, 1), 2))
The initial inspection of the factory and of the factory production control shall cover the parameters listed in Table 4
in conjunction with EN 1279-6:2002, Annex A.
NOTE 1 There may be a need to involve a third party for the purpose of regulatory marking (see Annex ZA).
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Table 4 - Characteristics of interest for the Factory Production Control
Nr Characteristic Interested parameter related to the For details, refer to

characteristic EN 1279-6
- Checking incoming materials
- Checking production control
Fire resistance
- Labelling outgoing insulating glass units Annexes A,
1 Reaction to fire
- Edge seal dimensions, gas filling rate, B and C
External fire flatness and fogging
- Periodic, low frequency tests and
inspections
2 Release of dangerous substances - Checking incoming materials Annex A
Bullet resistance
Explosion resistance
Burglar resistance
- Checking production control
Human impact resistance
- Labelling outgoing insulating glass units Annexes A,
3 Resistance against sudden temperature
- Edge seal dimensions, gas filling rate, B and C
changes and temperature differentials
flatness and fogging
Wind, snow, permanent and imposed
load resistance of the glass unit
inspections
Wind, snow, permanent and imposed
load resistance of the edge seal
Sound reduction - Checking production control
Light transmittance and reflection - Labelling outgoing insulating glass units Annexes A,
4
Solar energy characteristic - Edge seal dimensions, gas filling rate, B and C
flatness and fogging
Thermal conductivity
inspections
5.5 Continuous surveillance and assessment of the factory production control (5.1, 1c))
The continuous surveillance and assessment of the factory production control shall cover the parameters listed in
Table 4 in conjunction with EN 1279-6:2002, Annex A.
NOTE There may be a need to involve a third party for the purpose of regulatory marking (see Annex ZA).
The frequency of production surveillance shall be twice per year for new production facilities or for facilities that do
not already have an established factory production control system in accordance with this European Standard.
When assessment of FPC fails to identify major non-conformances during four successive assessments, the
frequency can be reduced to once a year.
When a major non-conformance is recorded, the inspection shall be repeated within two month. The frequency of
production surveillance shall return to, or remain at twice a year. When the repeated inspection also results in a
non-conformance, then the production shall be subject within two months to a repeated initial inspection of the
factory and of the factory production control together with a surveillance inspection. When this repeated initial
inspection and surveillance inspection also results in a major non-conformance then the products are considered
as no longer conforming to this European Standard.
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6 Marking and/or labelling
6.1 General
All voluntary marking and/or labelling should comply with C.3.
Care shall be taken to ensure that any voluntary marking and/or labelling does not cause confusion with respect to
the mandatory requirements.
NOTE All marking and/or labelling of product to demonstrate compliance with the regulatory requirement is detailed in
Annex ZA.
6.2 Product marking
There is no requirement to mark insulating glass units.
6.3 Product characteristics
The manufacturer or his agent shall organise a system of references that allows for the following:
 the identification of exactly which characteristics have to be assessed (see 4.3.2);
 those characteristics that will be assessed;
 the values, classes, categories, etc. that have been determined for those characteristics.
This system shall be documented as part of the evaluation of conformity.
6.4 “Characteristics/performance identification paper”
The manufacturer shall prepare a “characteristics/performance identification paper” based on the information
collected on the product characteristics (see 6.3). This document shall be part of the manufacturers technical file
and is the basis for the accompanying information as required for regulator purposes.
The "characteristics/performance identification paper" can be a catalogue in any media format (paper, disk, website,
etc.), always identifiable by the reference that accompanies the marking with the product. The catalogue shall
contain the values or classes of the characteristics for which a performance is declared. If no performance is
declared, an indication of no performance determined (NPD) shall be made.
NOTE 1 The conditions of use of NPD are given in Annex ZA.
NOTE 2 The catalogue should not contain any information other than that relevant to the “characteristics/performance
identification paper”.
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Annex A
(informative)
Use of IGUs when subjected to UV and/or in SSG
A.1 General
The scope of the EN 1279 series of standards does not cover the use of IGUs in these applications. However,
IGUs are used in these applications and should be capable of offering the same durability and performance as an
IGU used in a frame system.
A.2 System description

The manufacturer should be able to write a system description for this particular end use application.
The description should contain, over and above that required by EN 1279-1, the following information that is
specific to this intended end use:
a) design considerations, e.g. resistance against wind, snow, permanent load, and other mechanical,
(quasi-)static action;
b) dimensioning of the seal system in accordance with !EN 13022-1";
c) specification of the ultra-violet resistant/structural sealant in accordance with !EN 15434";
d) specific factory production control requirements over and above those in EN 1279-6.
A.3 Testing
The durability of the insulating glass unit design should be determined by testing in accordance with EN 1279-2 and
EN 1279-3. The performance of the ultra-violet resistant/structural sealant should be checked in accordance with
EN 1279-4 and !EN 13022-1".
A.4 Evaluation of conformity

This should be in accordance with this European Standard taking account of the requirements for factory
production control from EN 1279-6 and the system description.
A.5 Marking
Insulating glass units for this specific end use should be marked as follows:
Name or trade mark of the manufacturer;
EN 1279;
Special end use – UV and/or structural [as appropriate].
A.6 Regulatory marking

An example of a CE Marking label is shown as Figure ZA.2.
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Annex B
(informative)
Installation of the insulating glass units
B.1 General
In order to satisfy the relevant aspects of the performances related to health, safety and energy saving during an
economically reasonable working life as it is aimed by the scope of this European Standard, it is recommended that
the subclauses below relating to glazing and installation are followed.
B.2 Appropriate supports

Within this European Standard an appropriate support is understood as a support where:
a) the sides of the insulating glass unit are covered by fixing beads or some other part of the support, and
b) entrapment of stationary water, long term condensation and/or enhanced water vapour pressure against the seal
of the insulating glass is prevented in order to avoid chemical and/or physical attack on the components of the
insulating glass and to avoid excessive water vapour penetration into the insulating glass, and
c) showing a sufficient stiffness to limit the edge deflection of the insulating glass unit under loads, such as wind
and snow, to avoid reduction of service life, e.g. due to loss of adhesion. A means of obtaining a recommended
minimum support stiffness is to consider when the support either over the height H or over the width B of the
glazing together with an infill of low edge rigidity, e.g. a single glass, exhibits a deflection of H/200 or less, and
B/200 or less, and a maximum of 12 mm for either when exposed to design loads, either as single load or as
combined load.
B.3 Installation and glazing conditions
B.3.1 General
Depending on materials and devices used for installation and glazing, and depending on the system of insulating
glass unit, the installation conditions may vary.
In the subclauses below, a number of general glazing and installation elements are summed up.
a) Glazing and installation conditions are listed in prEN 12448 and in prEN ISO 14439.
b) The insulating glass unit edge taking the load should be flush.
c) For particular glazing and installation conditions in the case of
– a specific system of insulating glass unit, or
– a specific intended use such as explosion resistance glass, anti bullet glass, fire resistance glass etc.
Reference should be made to the non-confidential part of the system description of the insulating glass unit.
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B.3.2 Compatibility
Glazing materials should be compatible with the insulating glass materials and components in such a way that the
characteristics defined in this European Standard are not affected.
B.3.3 Protection of the edge seal against ultraviolet radiation
Protection against ultraviolet radiation is achieved by covering the edge seal.
NOTE The use of an ultra-violet resistant sealant in accordance with !EN 15434" could also be considered.
B.3.4 Pressure limits on glass and prevention of frictional movements
The pressures on glass due to the means of mechanical retention, e.g. beads and elastic profiles, and the means
of adjustment, e.g. setting blocks, location blocks, and distance pieces should be as uniform as possible. Risks can
be reduced by limiting the hardness of those means which are in contact with the glass.
When pressure is built up, it should not act near the intersection of the glass face and the cut edge of the glass.
See prEN 12488 and Figure B.1. When pressure in the vicinity of the intersection is unavoidable, no frictional
movement between glass and the means of adjustment or retention should occur.
No pressure should be built up on the glass on or near the corner. Means of adjustment subject to increased
pressure such as setting blocks should be in accordance with prEN 12488 and prEN ISO 14439. Means of
adjustment subject to low pressure such as a continuous strip under the cut edge of the glass, may be taken to the
corner, but the corner itself should be free of pressure. No frictional movement between a corner and any means of
adjustment or retention should occur.
B.3.5 Prevention of contact of glass with support
All contact between the insulating glass unit and those rigid parts of the support that could cause high local
pressures should be prevented.
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Key
1 Insulating glass unit
2 Intersection area
3 Corner area
Figure B.1 – Illustration of location of intersection areas and corner area
There should be no frictional movements in these areas.
There should be no pressure in the corner area.
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Annex C
(informative)
Provisions for voluntary involvement of third party(ies)
C.1 General
A manufacturer may employ third party(ies) for conformity assessment, which may involve a combination of initial
type testing, inspection of factory production control, continuous surveillance and auditing of the product. The
results of the conformity assessment may be used by the bodies acting for regulators in carrying out their assigned
tasks.
C.2 Voluntary tasks for third parties

A third party may be voluntarily contracted to perform the initial type testing, inspection of factory production control,
continuous surveillance and auditing of the product.
Where a third party is voluntarily involved in the evaluation of conformity of the insulating glass units covered by
this document then the assessment should be in accordance with Clause 5, Evaluation of Conformity in this
European Standard.
A manufacturer may also voluntarily involve a third party in the control of characteristics, e.g. visual aspects, colour,
etc., that are over and above the characteristics required for regulatory purposes.
C.3 Marking and labelling

The format of the label and the position should be agreed between the body involved and the manufacturer.
All marks and/or labels of a voluntary nature should be so affixed as not to be confused with those marks and/or
labels that are required for regulatory purposes.
In order to prevent confusion with any regulatory marking and/or labelling then any marking and/or labelling
associated with the involvement of third party (ies) on a voluntary basis should be accompanied with the following
warning: "This marking/labelling has no relationship with any product characteristic covered by any regulatory
marking and/or labelling".
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Annex ZA
(informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of EU

Construction Products Directive
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics

This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate M/135 “Flat glass, profiled glass and glass block
products” given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
The clauses of this European Standard shown in this annex meet the requirements of mandate M/135 given under
the EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC).
Compliance with these clauses confers a presumption of fitness of the insulating glass units characteristics covered
by this annex for the intended uses herein; reference should be made to the information accompanying the CE
marking.
WARNING: Other requirements and other EU Directives, not affecting the fitness for intended uses, can be
applicable to the insulating glass units falling within the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE 1 In addition to any specific clauses relating to dangerous substances contained in this standard, there may be other
requirements applicable to products falling within its scope (e.g. transposed European legislation and national laws, regulations
and administrative provisions). In order to meet the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive, these requirements
need also to be complied with, when and where they apply.
NOTE 2 An informative database of European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available at the
Construction web site on EUROPA (accessed through
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/construction/internal/dangsub/dangmain.htm).
This annex has the same scope as Clause 1 of this standard with regard to the products covered. It establishes the
conditions for the CE marking of insulating glass units intended for the use indicated below and shows the relevant
clauses applicable (see Table ZA.1).
Construction Product: Insulating glass units
Intended uses: In buildings and construction works
The requirement on a certain characteristic is not applicable in those Member States where there are no regulatory
requirements on that characteristic for the intended end use of the product. In this case, manufacturers placing their
products on the market of these Member States are not obliged to determine nor declare the performance of their
products with regard to this characteristic and the option “No performance determined” (NPD) in the information
accompanying the CE marking (see ZA.3) may be used. The NPD option may not be used, however, where the
characteristic is subject to a threshold level.
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Table ZA.1 – Relevant clauses for Insulating glass units and intended use in buildings and construction
works
Product: Insulating glass units as covered under the scope of this standard
Intended use: In buildings and construction works
Essential Characteristics Requirements in the Mandated Notes
EN 1279-5 Levels
and/or
classes
Safety in the case of fire –
Resistance to fire (for glass for use 4.2, 4.3.1 and 4.3.2.2 Any Minutes
in a glazed assembly intended
specifically for fire resistance)
Reaction to fire 4.2, 4.3.1 and 4.3.2.3 All Euroclasses
External fire performance (for roof 4.2, 4.3.1 and 4.3.2.4 All Euroclasses
coverings only)
Safety in Use –
Bullet resistance: Shatter properties 4.2, 4.3.1 and 4.3.2.5 - Classes of convenience
and resistance to attack
Explosion resistance: Impact 4.2, 4.3.1 and 4.3.2.6 - Classes of convenience

behaviour and resistance to attack
Burglar resistance: Shatter 4.2, 4.3.1 and 4.3.2.7 - Classes of convenience

properties and resistance to attack
Pendulum body impact resistance: 4.2, 4.3.1 and 4.3.2.8 - Classes of convenience
Shatter properties(safe breakability)
and resistance to impact
Mechanical resistance: Resistance 4.2, 4.3.1 and 4.3.2.9 - K and/or °C

against sudden temperature
changes and temperature
differentials
Mechanical resistance: Resistance 4.2, 4.3.1 and 4.3.2.10 - mm

against wind, snow, permanent and
imposed load and/or imposed loads
of the glass unit and edge seal
when required
Protection against noise:-Direct 4.2, 4.3.1 and 4.3.2.11 - dB

airborne sound reduction
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Table ZA.1 (concluded)
Energy conservation and heat

retention:
Thermal properties 4.2, 4.3.1 and 4.3.2.12 - W/(m².K)
Radiation properties:
- light transmittance and reflectance 4.2, 4.3.1 and 4.3.2.13 - Fractions or %
- solar energy characteristics 4.2, 4.3.1 and 4.3.2.14 - Fractions or %
ZA.2 Procedure(s) for the attestation of conformity of Insulating glass units
ZA.2.1 System(s) of attestation of conformity
The systems of conformity for insulating glass units indicated in Table ZA.1, are in accordance with the Decision of
the Commission 2000/245/EC of 2000-02-02, amended by 01/296/EC and as given in Annex III of the mandate for
“Flat glass, profiled glass and glass block products”, is shown in Table ZA.2 for the indicated intended use(s) and
relevant level(s) or classes:
Table ZA.2 – System(s) of attestation of conformity
Attestation of
Product(s) Intended use(s) Level(s) or class(es) conformity
system(s)
For used in a glazed assembly Any 1
intended specifically to provide fire
resistance
Euroclasses A1, A2, B, C, D, E 3
For uses subject to reaction to fire
------------------------------------------- -------------------
regulations
Euroclasses A1*, F 4
Products requiring testing 3
For uses subject to external fire ------------------------------------------- ------------------
performance regulations
Products "deemed to satisfy" 4
Insulating glass without testing
units
For use as anti-bullet, or anti-
explosion glazing
- 1
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For other uses liable to present - 3
"safety-in-use" risks and subject to
such regulations
For uses relating to energy
- 3
conservation and/or noise reduction
For uses other than those specified
- 4
above
System 1: see Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2.(i), without audit-testing of samples.
System 3: see Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2.(ii), Second possibility.
System 4: see Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2.(ii), Third possibility
* Products/materials that do not require to be tested for reaction to fire (e.g. Products/materials of Classes A1
according to Commission Decision 96/603/EC, as amended 2000/605/EC).
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The attestation of conformity of the insulating glass units in Tables ZA.1 shall be based on the evaluation of
conformity procedures indicated in Tables ZA.3.1 to ZA.3.3 resulting from the application of the clauses of this or
other European Standard indicated therein.
Where more than one table applies for the product, i.e. because its intended use makes different characteristics
relevant, Table ZA.3.1 has to be read in conjunction with subsequent tables in order to determine which
characteristics assigned by the manufacturer in Table ZA.3.1 are type tested by a notified test lab (system 3) and
which by the manufacturer (system 4).
Table ZA.3.1 – Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for insulating glass units under system 1
Evaluation of conformity
Tasks Content of the task
clauses to apply
Factory production Parameters related to all relevant 5.3
control (F.P.C.) characteristics of Table ZA.1
Further testing of All relevant characteristics of EN 1279-6:2002, Annex A
samples taken at Table ZA.1
factory
Tasks for the Initial type testing All relevant characteristics of
manufacturer Table ZA.1, except:
- resistance to fire;
5.2
- anti-bullet;
- anti-explosion
Initial type testing - Resistance to fire; 5.2
- Anti-bullet;
- Anti-explosion
Initial inspection of Parameters related to all
factory and F.P.C. characteristics of Table ZA.1
relevant for the intended use in
particular: 5.4
Tasks for the - anti-bullet;
notified body
- anti-explosion
Continuous Parameters related to all relevant
surveillance, characteristics of Table ZA.1, in
assessment and particular:
approval of F.P.C. 5.5
- anti-bullet;
- anti-explosion
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Table ZA.3.2 – Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for units under system 3
Tasks Content of the task Evaluation of

conformity clauses to
apply
Factory production Parameters related to all relevant
5.3
control (F.P.C.) characteristics of Table ZA.1
Tasks for the
manufacturer All other relevant characteristics of
Initial type testing Table ZA.1 other than those shown 5.2
below
Reaction to fire (Classes A1, A2, B,
C, D, E)
External fire performance
Burglar resistance
Pendulum body impact resistance
Tasks for the
Initial type testing 5.2
notified body Direct airborne sound insulation
Thermal properties
– light transmittance and reflection
– solar energy characteristics
Table ZA.3.3 – Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for Insulating glass units under system 4
Tasks Content of the task Evaluation of

conformity clauses to
apply
Factory production Parameters related to all relevant
5.3
Tasks for the control (F.P.C.) characteristics of Table ZA.1
manufacturer All relevant characteristics of Table
Initial type testing 5.2
ZA.1
ZA.2.2 EC Certificate and Declaration of conformity
In case of products with system 1: When compliance with the conditions of this Annex is achieved, the
certification body shall draw up a certificate of conformity (EC Certificate of conformity), which entitles the
manufacturer to affix the CE marking. This certificate shall include:
 name, address and identification number of the certification body;
 name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and place of
production;
 description of the product (type, identification, use, …);
 provisions to which the product conforms (i.e. Annex ZA of this EN 1279-5);
 particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions, etc.);
 the number of the certificate;
 conditions and period of validity of the certificate, where applicable;
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 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the certificate.
In addition, the manufacturer shall draw up a declaration of conformity (EC Declaration of conformity) including the
following:
 name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA;
 name and address of the certification body;
 description of the product (type, identification, use, ...), and a copy of the information accompanying the CE
marking;
 number of the accompanying EC Certificate of conformity;
 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the manufacturer or
of his authorised representative.
In case of products under system 3: When compliance with the conditions of this Annex is achieved, the
manufacturer or his agent established in the EEA shall prepare and retain a declaration of conformity (EC
Declaration of conformity), which entitles the manufacturer to affix the CE marking. This declaration shall include:
production;
 description of the product (type, identification, use,...), and a copy of the information accompanying the CE
marking;
 particular conditions applicable to the use of the product, (e.g. provisions for use under certain conditions, etc);
 name and address of the notified laboratory(ies);
his authorised representative.
In case of products under system 4: When compliance with this Annex is achieved, the manufacturer or his
agent established in the EEA shall prepare and retain a declaration of conformity (EC Declaration of conformity),
which entitles the manufacturer to affix the CE marking. This declaration shall include:
production;
 description of the product (type, identification, use,...), and a copy of the information accompanying the CE
marking;
of his authorised representative.
NOTE Duplication of information between the declaration and certificate should be avoided. To avoid duplication of
information, cross-reference between documents may be made when one contains more information than the other.
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The above mentioned declaration and certificate shall be presented in the official language or languages of the
Member State in which the product is to be used.
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling

The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the EEA is responsible for the affixing of the
CE marking. The CE marking symbol to affix shall be in accordance with Directive 93/68/EC and shall be shown on
the Insulating glass units (or when not possible it may be on the accompanying label, the packaging or on the
accompanying commercial documents e.g. a delivery note). The following information shall accompany the CE
marking symbol:
 identification number of the certification body (only for products under systems 1);
 name or identifying mark and registered address of the producer;
 the last two digits of the year in which the marking is affixed;
 number of the EC Certificate of conformity or factory production control certificate (if relevant);
 reference to this European Standard;
 description of the product: generic name, material, dimensions, … and intended use;
 information on those relevant essential characteristics listed in Table ZA.1 which are to be declared presented
as:
 declared values and, where relevant, level or class (including “pass” for pass/fail requirements, where
necessary) to declare for each essential characteristic as indicated in "Notes" in Table ZA.1;
 as an alternative, standard designation(s) alone or in combination with declared values as above, and;
 “No performance determined” for characteristics where this is relevant.
The “No performance determined” (NPD) option may not be used where the characteristic is subject to a threshold
level. Otherwise, the NPD option may be used when and where the characteristic, for a given intended use, is not
subject to regulatory requirements in the Member State of destination.
Figures ZA.1 and ZA.2 give an example of the information to be given on the product, label, packaging and/or
commercial documents.
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CE conformity marking, consisting of the

“CE”-symbol given in directive 93/68/EEC.
AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name or identifying mark and registered
address of the producer
Last two digits of the year in which the marking

05
was affixed
EN 1279-5 No. of European Standard
Insulating glass unit, intended to be used in buildings and Description of product

construction works and
Characteristics information on regulated characteristics
Resistance to fire npd
Reaction to fire A1
External fire performance npd
Bullet resistance npd
Explosion resistance npd
Burglar resistance npd
Pendulum body impact resistance npd
Resistance against sudden temperature changes and
temperature differentials 100K
Wind, snow, permanent and imposed load resistance
4 mm
Direct airborne sound insulation 26 dB
2
Thermal properties 1,4 W/(m K)
light transmission and reflection 0,88/0,10
solar energy characteristics 0,87/0,11
Figure ZA.1 - Example CE marking information
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CE conformity marking, consisting of the

“CE”-symbol given in directive 93/68/EEC.
AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name or identifying mark and registered
address of the producer
Last two digits of the year in which the marking

05
was affixed
EN 1279-5 and special end use – UV and/or No. of European Standard

structural [as appropriate]
Description of product
Insulating glass unit, intended to be used in buildings and
construction works and
Characteristics information on regulated characteristics
Resistance to fire npd
Reaction to fire A1
External fire performance npd
Bullet resistance npd
Explosion resistance npd
Burglar resistance npd
Pendulum body impact resistance npd
Resistance against sudden temperature changes and
temperature differentials 100K
Wind, snow, permanent and imposed load resistance
4 mm and class X
Direct airborne sound insulation 26 dB
2
Thermal properties 1,4 W/(m K)
light transmission and reflection 0,88/0,10
solar energy characteristics 0,87/0,11
Figure ZA.2 - Example CE marking information
In addition to any specific information relating to dangerous substances shown above, the product should also be
accompanied, when and where required and in the appropriate form, by documentation listing any other legislation
on dangerous substances for which compliance is claimed, together with any information required by that
legislation.
NOTE European legislation without national derogations need not be mentioned.
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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 1279-5:2005+A1:2008.

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

ISBN 978 0 580 61866 6

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1279-5:2005+A1

ICS 81.040.20 Supersedes EN 1279-5:2005

Glass in building - Insulating glass units - Part 5: Evaluation of

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels

This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 2008-10-02.

This document supersedes EN 1279-5:2005.

 Part 4: Methods of test for the physical attributes of edge seals

 Part 5: Evaluation of conformity

 Part 6: Factory production control and periodic tests

This European Standard contains other aspects of importance of trade.

This European Standard includes a Bibliography.

EN 410, Glass in building – Determination of luminous and solar characteristics of glazing

EN 673, Glass in building – Determination of thermal transmittance (U value) – Calculation method

EN 12898, Glass in building – Determination of the emissivity

3 Terms and definitions

4.1 Product description

4.2 Conformity with the definition of insulating glass units

4.3 Determination of the characteristic’s performances

4.3.1 Characteristics of glass panes for use in insulating glass units

Characteristic Symbol Unit

4.3.2 Determination of characteristics of insulating glass units

4.3.2.2 Safety in the case of fire - Resistance to fire

Fire resistance shall be determined and classified in accordance with EN 13501-2.

4.3.2.3 Safety in the case of fire - Reaction to fire

Reaction to fire shall be determined and classified in accordance with EN 13501-1.

For classification, consideration shall be given to:

 the classification claimed shall be the lower of the two possibilities.

4.3.2.4 Safety in the case of fire - External fire performance

For classification, consideration shall be given to:

Bullet resistance shall be determined and classified in accordance with EN 1063.

Explosion resistance shall be determined and classified in accordance with EN 13541.

Burglar resistance shall be determined and classified in accordance with EN 356.

4.3.2.11 Direct airborne sound reduction

The sound reduction indexes shall be determined in accordance with EN 12758.

4.3.2.12 Energy conservation and heat retention - Thermal properties

 nominal thickness of the glass panes;

 nominal thickness of any other material layer, if any;

The solar energy characteristic shall be determined in accordance with EN 410.

 compliance with this European Standard;

 compliance with instructions from the glass product manufacturer or supplier.

NOTE The durability of glass products depends on:

– building and construction movements due to various actions;

– building and construction vibrations due to various actions;

– deflection and racking of the glass support due to various actions;

– accuracy of glass support and glass support member dimensions;

– quality of the assembling of glass support members up to a glass support;

4.5 Dangerous substances

1) Factory production control:

this shall include, the following:

b) initial inspection of the factory and of factory production control;

c) continuous surveillance and assessment of the factory production control.

2) Initial type testing of the product.

5.2 Initial type testing of the product (see 5.1, 2))

 test report(s) on the basis of 5.2.3 when made available;