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AS 2047-1999

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Windows in buildings - Selection and installation

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Published date

05-06-1999

Superseded date

25-07-2024

Superseded by

AS 2047-2014

$154.97
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Summarise this standard

Specifies requirements for materials, construction, installation and glazing for windows, sliding doors, adjustable glass louvres, shopfronts, and window walls with one-piece framing elements.

Committee
BD/21
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 2720 4
Pages
51
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Standard specifies requirements, materials, construction, installationand glazing for - (a) windows;(b) sliding glazed doors;(c) adjustable louvres; (d) shopfronts; and (e) window walls with one-piece framing elements.NOTE: Window walls do not include curtain walls using stacked or vertically spliced framingsystems, manufactured from any material and installed in external walls of all classes of buildings.Throughout this standard the term ‘window(s)’ means window of any type, including louvre(s) and sliding door(s).NOTES:1 The window ratings, or classifications, differ from previous glass and window Standards due to the more accurate evaluation of the effect of wind conditions. They are based on either AS 1170.2, or the specific wind loading code developed for housing, i.e. AS 4055.2 See Appendix A for information on wind loads applicable to windows covered by this Standard.3 See Appendix B for alternative means of demonstrating compliance with this Standard.4 Prefabricated bay windows that incorporate sloped glass are classified as windows in external walls.5 Refer to AS/NZS 4284 for performance specification of building facade. Conformance to the requirements in AS/NZS 4284 will be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this Standard. However, sliding window sashes or doors will require the operating force test in accordance with AS 4420.3.6 The following are not covered by this Standard: (a) Hinged doors, including French and bi-fold doors. (b) Revolving glazed doors. (c) Fixed louvres. (d) Skylights and roof lights and windows in other than the vertical plane. (e) Windows in greenhouses and agricultural buildings. (f) Sliding doors without frames such as internal doors and shopfront doors. (g) Windows constructed on site and architectural one-off windows, which are not designtested. (h) Second-hand windows, re-used windows, replacement windows, or recycled windows. (i)Heritage windows, for heritage buildings as defined by the relevant State or Territory authority.

Originated in part as part of SAA Int. 318-1951.
Final edition AS 2147-1996 and AS 2147.2-1996.
AS 2047.1-1996 and AS 2047.2-1996 revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS 2047-1999.
Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (January 2001).
Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 2 (June 2001).

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