The Kitemark® scheme for safety glass takes into account the appropriate product standards for toughened and laminated glass (i.e. BSEN 12150 and BSEN 14449), and EN 12600, which is the impact test standard and defines the test and performance levels for all types of safety glass
Each product standard defines particular requirements, in terms of product characteristics and factory production control requirements.
Kitemark® Licensees are therefore able to demonstrate the required technical evidence to support the necessary compliance with the Construction Products Directive and UK building regulations.
The Kitemark® scheme for safety glass is changing to reflect the recently published European standards EN 12600, EN 12150 and EN ISO 12543.
It is likely that BS EN 12600 will replace BS 6206 in the UK Building Regulations later this year. Therefore we have decided to use this as the primary standard for the Kitemark® scheme for safety glass.
Bringing these requirements into the Kitemark® scheme, we will ensure that you have the required technical evidence to support the necessary compliance with the Construction Products Directive in addition to compliance with UK Building Regulations.
The main difference in testing is in the size of the sample and the impactor used.
For further information about schemes for safety glass, please Contact Us.
