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EUROPÄISCHE NORM February 2002

ICS 91.190

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Building hardware - Single-axis hinges - Requirements and test

methods

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-Prescriptions et méthodes d'essai

Baubeschläge Einachsige Tür und Fensterbänder

-Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 December 2001.

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Ref No EN 1935:2002 E

Foreword 3

Introduction 3

1 Scope 4

2 Normative references 4

3 Terms and definitions 4

4 Classification 5

5 Requirements 7

6 Test apparatus 9

7 Test methods 10

8 Marking 13

9 Evaluation of conformity 14

Annex A (normative) Classification of use and typical applications of hinges 16

Annex B (normative) Additional requirements for hinges intended for use on fire-resistant and/or smoke-control door assemblies 17

Annex C (normative) Hinges for use on burglar-resistant doors 18

Annex D (informative) Hinges for use with doors or windows of excess width 19

Annex E (informative) Hinges for doors fitted with door closers 20

Annex F (informative) Maintenance of hinges, especially those fitted to doors on escape routes 21

Annex G (normative) Graphs of allowable deformation and wear 22

Annex H (normative) Examples of test apparatus assemblies 23

Annex J (normative) Flow chart of test procedures 26

Annex ZA (informative) Clauses addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC) 27

Bibliography 32

3

Foreword

This document (EN 1935:2002) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 33 "Doors, windows,

shutters, building hardware and curtain walling", the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR

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by endorsement, at the latest by August 2002, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by

November 2003

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

Wherever reference is made to classes, they are considered to be technical classes and not classes according to

Article 3(2) of the Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC)

A full contribution to the preparation of this standard has been made by the European manufacturers organisation

"ARGE"

This European Standard is part of a series of European Standards dedicated to building hardware products

The test method for the static load tests and the durability tests for hinges intended for side-hanging applications

are derived from Swedish Standards SS 3442, SS 3443, and British Standard BS 7352:1990 (see bibliography)

Annexes B and C specify any additional requirements that apply to hinges for use on fire-resistant and/or

smoke-control doors or on burglar-resistant doors

Annexes D, E and F give guidance on the classification of duties and typical applications of hinges for use with

doors wider than 950 mm, hinges for doors fitted with door closers and the maintenance of hinges, especially those

fitted to emergency escape doors

Annex J include a flow chart showing the sequence of testing for different test specimens

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following

countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,

France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,

Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom

Introduction

Hinges suitable for side-hanging use are usually strong enough for top-hanging applications with hinged elements

of the same mass However the load bearing and wearing surfaces are totally different for the two types of

application It is intended to develop test methods for testing hinges in the top-hanging mode which will make it

possible to grade hinges for top-hanging applications more precisely When hinges are used in top-hanging

applications it is important that all aspects of the hinge should be considered, e.g it may be necessary to take

action to prevent loose pins from falling out

In terms of the Constructive Products Directive (89/106/EEC), the essential requirements of this European

Standard are to allow self closing when used on fire/smoke compartmentation doors fitted with door closing

devices

1 Scope

This European Standard specifies requirements for single-axis hinges, of lift-off or fixed pin type, for use on access

windows and doors Such windows and doors may or may not be fitted also with door closing devices It includes

tests for static loads, shear strength and allowable wear during durability cycling for the following hinges:

a) mounted on the edge of the door leaf or window sash and opening in one direction only;

b) whose axis of rotation is within 30 mm of an edge of the movable element for a door leaf mass of up to 160 kg;

c) whose axis of rotation is within 30 mm of the edge for a window sash with a mass up to 60 kg

This European Standard classifies hinges for four categories of use (see annex A) and also specifies the maximum

permissible torque arising from frictional resistance generated within the hinge during endurance testing

Corrosion protection requirements are specified for those hinges which are not intended to be protected after fitting

There are no restrictions on the materials or the methods of fabrication used providing the hinge conforms to the

requirements relevant to its application

The suitability of single axis hinges for use on fire/smoke compartmentation door assemblies is determined by

performance tests conducted in addition to the performance tests required by this European Standard Annex B

indicates additional requirements for these products

This European Standard does not apply to hinges incorporating spring-assisted door-closing mechanisms Door

closers incorporating door co-ordinator devices (with or without electrically powered hold-open devices) are

covered by EN 1158

Although the fastenings used to fix hinges to window assemblies and door assemblies are not covered by this

European Standard, if the type of fastening to be used is supplied or specified by the manufacturer, such

fastenings are used for the tests

NOTE Performance standards for complete windows and door assemblies (in the course of preparation by CEN/TC

33/WG 1 and TC 33/WG 2) will ensure that the fastenings used to fix the hinge are adequate for their intended duty

2 Normative references

This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications These

normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter For

dated references subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European

Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision For undated references the latest edition of the

publication referred to applies (including amendments)

EN 1634-1,Fire resistance tests for door and shutter assemblies - Part 1 : Fire doors and shutters

EN 1670:1998, Building hardware — Corrosion resistance — Requirements and test methods

prEN 12519, Doors and windows — Terminology

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply:

3.1

lift-off hinge

single-axis pivot wih only two knuckles, whose axis of rotation is within 30 mm of an edge of a movable element,

either side or top fixing

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3.2

fixed pin hinge

single-axis pivot with more than two knuckles, with either fixed or removable pin, whose axis of rotation is within 30

mm of an edge of a movable element, either side or top fixing

4 Classification

4.1 Coding system

For the purposes of this European Standard, hinges shall be classified according to the eight digit coding system

described in 4.2 to4.9

4.2 Category of use (first digit)

Four categories of use are identified for hinges Annex A defines the typical applications of hinge grades

4.3 Durability (second digit)

Three grades are identified for hinges manufactured to this European Standard

Hinges are graded according to their frequency of use and the maximum mass of the hinged element with which

they may be used, in accordance with Table 1

Hinges intended for use only on windows are tested

4.4 Test door mass (third digit)

Eight grades are identified according toTable 1 of this European Standard

4.5 Suitability for use on fire/smoke compartmentation doors (fourth digit)

Two grades of suitability for use on fire/smoke compartmentation doors are identified for hinges manufactured to

this European Standard:

grade 0: not suitable for use on fire resistant and/or smoke control door assemblies;

grade 1: suitable for use on fire/smoke resistant door assemblies subject to satisfactory assessment of the

contribution of the hinges to the fire resistance of the specified fire/door assemblies Such assessment is

beyond the scope of this European Standard (see EN 1634-1)

NOTE Annex B indicates additional requirements for hinges to grade 1

4.6 Safety (fifth digit)

All hinges are required to satisfy the essential requirement of safety in use Therefore only grade 1 is identified

4.7 Corrosion resistance (sixth digit)

Five grades of corrosion resistance are identified according to EN 1670:

grade 0: no defined corrosion resistance;

grade 1: mild resistance;

grade 2: moderate resistance;

grade 3: high resistance;

grade 4: very high resistance

4.8 Security - Burglar-resistance (seventh digit)

Two grades of security are identified for hinges manufactured to this European Standard

grade 0: not suitable for use on burglar-resistant door assemblies;

grade 1: suitable for use on burglar-resistant door assemblies, subject to satisfactory assessment of the

contribution of the hinges to the burglar resistance of specified burglar-resistant door assemblies Such

assessment is beyond the scope of this European Standard

NOTE Annex C indicates additional requirements for hinges manufactured to grade 1

4.9 Hinge grade (eighth digit)

Fourteen grades of hinge are identified in this European Standard, as listed in Table 1

7

Table 1 — Classification summary First Second Third Fourth digit Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth

digit Digit digit Digit Digit digit digit digit

Category of use Durability test Test door Fire/smoke

suitability

Safety Corrosion Security Hinge

Duty Grade For use Grade Number of Grade Mass Grades Grade Grades Grades Grade

on : Test cycles available Availabl available Available

This denotes a hinge for use in medium duty situations tested to 200 000 cycles, for use on doors with a mass up

to 60 kg, with no stated fire resistance, mild corrosion resistance, suitable for use on burglar resistant doors, and

with a hinge grading of 10

5 Requirements

5.1 Initial friction torque measurements

For hinges tested in accordance with 6.4 the maximum permissible frictional torque shall be:

— 2 Nm for grades 1 to 7,

— 3 Nm for grades 8 to 11 and

— 4 Nm for grades 12 to 14

5.2 Static load

5.2.1 Load-deformation

For hinges tested in accordance with 7.3.2:

a) the lateral displacement under load shall not exceed 2 mm,

b) the vertical displacement under load shall not exceed 4 mm,

c) the ateral and vertical residual displacements after unloading shall be within the shaded area of Figure G.1

except that, when it is known that the hinges will be used in top hung mode only, the lateral deformation

measured in this test may be increased from 0,6 mm to 1 mm;

d) there shall be no breakage of any component nor any cracking visible to normal or corrected vision

5.2.2 Overload

For hinges tested in accordance with 7.3.3:

e) there shall be no breakage of any hinge leaf, knuckle, barrel or pin nor any cracking or deformation visible to

normal or corrected vision;

f) the hinged test element shall remain connected to the frame even though the hinge may have been rendered

inoperable

5.3 Shear strength

NOTE This test shall not be applied to lift-off type hinges, (those with only two knuckles)

For hinges tested in accordance with 7.4:

g) there shall be no breakage or cracking of any hinge leaf, knuckle, barrel or pin, or lateral deformation greater

than 3 mm;

h) the additional lateral and vertical displacements after test shall not exceed 1 mm and the hinge shall operate

for 20 cycles without breakage of any hinge leaf, knuckle, barrel or pin;

NOTE This requirement does not apply to severe-duty hinges in grade 14 for use on burglar-resistant door assemblies

(see 4.8)

i) for severe-duty hinges for use on burglar-resistant door assemblies, grade 14, unlimited permanent

deformation shall be regarded as permissible provided that the hinge can be opened to the lesser of 95° or the

full angular movement initially permitted by the hinge at least once after test, by a torque not exceeding 220

Nm

5.4 Durability

For hinges tested in accordance with 7.5:

j) the amount of lateral and vertical wear of the hinge under test, measured as displacements from the datum

surface, shall be within the shaded area of Figure G.2;

k) the maximum permissible frictional torque measured after the first 20 cycles and also after completion of the

test shall be 2 Nm for grades 1 to 7, 3 Nm for grades8 to 11, and 4 Nm for grades 12 to 14

5.5 Corrosion resistance

5.5.1 Hinges not intended to be protected after fitting

The requirements of 5.6 of EN 1670:1998 shall be met, according to the hinge classification (see 4.7)

The grade of corrosion resistance achieved shall be included in the hinge classification coding according to 4.7

5.5.2 Hinges intended to be protected after fitting

For hinges intended to be protected after fitting, e.g by painting in situ, the corrosion resistance classification codeshall be zero (see 4.7)

5.6 Hinges for use on fire-resistant and/or smoke-control doors

Hinges to be used on a fire-resistant or smoke-control door assembly shall comply with the additional requirements

of annex B

5.7 Hinges for use on burglar-resistant doors

Hinges to be used on burglary-resistant doors shall comply with the appropriate requirements of annex C

5.8 Families of hinges with common design features

Whenever, in a family of hinges for different applications, there is a similarity of important design criteria such aspin diameter, knuckle diameter, type of washer, leaf thickness, materials, and the length of a hinge is not more than

20 % greater, or 12,5 % less than that of the hinge tested, it shall not be necessary for every variation of type to besubjected to the durability test However in every case the load-deformation, overload and shear strength (whenapplicable) test shall be performed The load-deformation, overload and shear strength test shall be carried outwhen the shape of the hinge leaf is different from the tested hinge even though the other parameters are the same.For any change of materials, this concession shall not apply unless it is clear that the alternative material issuperior In all cases the load-deformation, overload and shear strength test (when applicable) shall be performed

6 Test apparatus

6.1 Initial friction torque measurements, static load and durability tests

The test apparatus shall be capable of supporting a hinged test element weighing 480 kg, under which load thevertical axis between the two hinges shall not alter by more than 1 mm from the unloaded position and shallconform to the perpendicular attitude described below The apparatus shall be constructed from materials that arenot significantly affected by changes in atmospheric conditions The distance between the centres of the test hingeand of the lower hinge shall be 1 540 mm ± 5 mm The axes of rotation of the hinges shall be vertical within 0,1°and co-linear within 2 mm The centre of gravity of the hinged test element shall be 463 mm ± 10 mm from thevertical axis of rotation and 770 mm ± 10 mm below the centre of the test hinge

The test apparatus shall provide suitable mounting plates, positioned such that the centre of gravity of the hingedelement is equidistant between the fixing holes provided in the hinge leaves The axis of rotation of the hinge shall

be parallel to the vertical face of the hinged element (see Figure H.2)

The lower hinge shall be positioned so as to allow free vertical movement in order that any wear or deformationwithin the test hinge would result in movement of the hinged test element The mass of the hinged element shall besupported vertically by the test hinge only The lower hinge shall exhibit an angular frictional torque of less than 1Nm

The position at which horizontal and vertical movement is recorded shall be as shown in Figure H.3

A suitable apparatus shall be provided to cycle the hinged element smoothly through the lesser of92,5° ± 2,5° or the full angular movement permitted by the hinge at a rate of (600 ± 30) cycles per hour The

opening and closing forces shall be applied without shock at 90° to the hinged test element 425 mm ± 75 mmbelow the top test hinge centre and at least 400 mm from the vertical axis of rotation.

All tests are to be carried out on two hinges fastened to a rigid test apparatus The vertical test loads are all carried

by a single hinge

NOTE A suitable test apparatus is illustrated in Figure H.1

6.2 Shear strength test

The test apparatus shall consist of two adjustable square-edged metal blocks having meeting faces vertical within atolerance of ± 0,5 mm to which the hinge under test can be fitted One block shall be mounted on a rigid bed andthe other shall be free to move vertically, e.g by mounting on a pivoted beam as illustrated in Figure H.4 Means ofloading the movable block shall be provided at the point indicated

6.3 Method of fastening hinges to test apparatus

If the hinge manufacturer supplies or specifies the type of fastenings to be used, the hinges under test shall befixed to the test rig with such fastenings

If the hinge manufacturer does not supply or specify the type of fastening to be used and, if the hinges under testare provided without fastenings but with fixing holes, these shall be used to fasten the hinge to the test apparatus

by means of well fitting machine screws that pass through the holes and have a head shape matched to thecontour of the holes

Hinges that cannot be fastened directly to the test apparatus shall be rigidly fastened first to auxiliary fixtures thatmatch as closely as possible the intended profile shape of the door, window or shutter using the methods specified

by the manufacturer for fitting the hinges, such as bolts, clamps or welding These auxiliary fixtures shall includesuitable mortises if they are essential to the proper functioning of the hinge under test The auxiliary fixtures shallthen be rigidly fixed to the mounting plates provided on the test apparatus as shown in Figure H.1 and Figure H.4.For all fastenings, a torque of 2 Nm ± 0,1 Nm shall be applied unless otherwise specified by the hingemanufacturer

7.1.2 Initial measurements and static load tests (Sample 1)

One hinge shall be subjected to the appropriate initial measurement tests specified in 6.4 and then to the deformation test and overload test specified in 7.3 in sequence

load-7.1.3 Shear strength test (Sample 2)

Two hinges, not previously subjected to the static load tests, shall be subjected to the shear strength test specified

in 7.4

7.1.4 Durability test (Sample 3)

One hinge, not previously subjected to any other tests, shall be submitted to the durability test specified in 7.5

7.1.5 Corrosion test (Sample 4)

One hinge of each type not intended to be protected after fitting shall be submitted to the testing proceduresrequired to ensure compliance with the requirements of the appropriate grade of EN 1670 This hinge shall notpreviously have been subjected to any other tests

Hinges intended to be protected after fitting (e.g by painting in situ) shall not be subjected to corrosion test

7.2 Retesting

If any hinge fails to meet all of the appropriate acceptance criteria then two more hinges from the initial sampleshall be subjected to the test in which failure occurred If both hinges retested then meet all of the appropriateacceptance criteria the first failure shall be ignored

If either of the two hinges retested fails to meet all of the appropriate acceptance criteria no further retesting fromthe initial sample shall be allowed

7.3 Static load tests

7.3.1 Prescribed loads

The hinged test element mass and prescribed loads in the load-deformation and overload tests for each grade shall

be as listed in Table 2 Tolerances for all loadings shall be 05 kg

Table 2 — Static Load Tests Load

Hinge deformation Overload Shear load Grade mass mass

7.3.2 Load-deformation

Apply without shock a further load maintaining the centre of gravity of the hinged element at the position specified

in 6.1 Ensure that the magnitude of the additional load is such that the total massof the hinged test element plusany additional load is equal to the load deformation mass specified in Table 2 for the specified hinge grade

Rotate the hinged test element through 20 cycles as in 6.4.Measure and record the lateral and vertical gaps.Remove the load without shock Allow between 1 min and 2 min to elapse, then rotate the hinged test element fivetimes Measure and record the lateral and vertical gaps

Examine the hinge for any visible cracks, deformation or breakage of any component and record the results.Verify that the requirements of 5.2.1 are met

7.3.3 Overload

After completion of the tests given in 7.3.2 and again after completion of test 7.5 apply to the same hinges, withoutshock, a further load maintaining the centre of gravity at the position specified in 6.1 Ensure that the magnitude ofthe additional load is such that the total mass of the hinged test element plus any additional load is equal to theoverload mass specified in Table 2

Rotate the hinged test element through five cycles

Sustain the load for between 1 min and 2 min and then unload

Examine the hinge for any visible cracks, deformation or breakage of any component and record the results.Verify that the requirements of 5.2.2 are met

7.4 Shear strength test

This test shall be performed on two separate hinges, with the hinge leaves alternately mounted to the fixed testblock of Figure H.4

Measure the relative lateral displacement between the hinge leaves

Mount the hinge under test on the test apparatus specified in 6.2 using the appropriate method as specified in 6.3.Measure and record the torque on the fixing screws at the beginning and end of the test

Without shock apply the shear load 05 % as specified in Table 2 at a uniform rate within 30 s ± 5 s and maintain itfor 1 min ± 10 s Remove the load without shock

Re-measure the lateral displacement between the hinge leaves

Verify that the requirements of 5.3 are met

7.5 Durability test

Mount the hinge on the test apparatus specified in 6.1 using the appropriate method specified in 6.3

Ensure that the hinge has not previously been subjected to any other tests

Load the hinged test element such that the total load is equal to the required test element mass 00,5 kg asspecified in Table 2

Rotate the hinged element through the lesser of 92,5° ± 2,5° or the full angular movement permitted by the hingefor 20 cycles without shock

After 10 000, 25 000 or 200 000 cycles, as appropriate, without further lubrication, repeat the measurement offrictional torque and horizontal and vertical gaps.

Before removing sample subject the hinge to the overload test 7.3.3

Verify that the requirements of 5.4 are met

If the frictional torque value of the hinged test element exceeds the requirements of 5.4 adopt the followingprocedure to ensure that the lower hinge has remained within the requirements of 6.1

Remove the test hinge and replace with a new hinge of low frictional characteristics and remeasure the frictionaltorque of the hinged element If this repeated measurement is less than 1 Nm quote the original torque value as thefrictional torque exhibited by the hinge

If however the repeated measurement exceeds 1 Nm then renew the lower non-load bearing hinge so that thefrictional torque of the hinged element is less than 1 Nm Replace the top hinge with the new test hinge and repeatthe frictional torque measurement Then quote this value as the frictional torque exhibited by the hinge

NOTE The measurement of horizontal and vertical wear may additionally be taken at intervals or be constantly monitoredthroughout the durability test

8 Marking

8.1 To ensure that only single-axis hinges manufactured in accordance with this standard are installed on

designated fire-resistant and /or smoke-control doors or locked doors on escape routes, such single-axis hingesshall be marked as follows:

l) manufacturer’s name or trademark or other means of identification;

m) the hinge grade according to 4.9;

n) the number of this European Standard

NOTE Items b) and c) should be clearly visible after installation

8.2 The packaging in which the single-axis hinges are packed shall clearly denote on the outside label theclassification (hinge grade), size, finish and manufacturer’s reference number

8.3 In cases where the hinges are handed, the designation of the handing shall be in accordance with prEN

12519 as follows:

Hinge for use on a clockwise opening door or window : Symbol ‘L’

Hinge for use on an anti-clockwise opening door or window : Symbol ‘R’

8.4 The technical literature or the packaging for the hinge, or both, shall carry recommendations for lubrication ofthe hinges on installation and in service

NOTE 1 Unless there are special reasons for alternative recommendations, lubrication should normally be carried out twiceper annum

NOTE 2 For CE marking and labelling, see ZA.3

9 Evaluation of conformity

9.1 Initial type test

Samples, selected in accordance with 7.1, representing the series, shall be subjected to the full test sequence of7.1.2 to 7.1.5 inclusive, and where relevant, to annex B

If necessary, (for example, after component changes or redesigns likely to affect the product performance) thisinitial type test shall be repeated

9.2 Factory production control

9.2.1 Documentation

9.2.1.1 The manufacturer of single axis hinges to this European Standard shall document, operate andmaintain an adequate factory production control system to enable the achievement of the required productcharacteristics and the effective operation of the production control system to be checked

9.2.1.2 The manufacturer shall draw up and keep up-to-date documents defining the factory production controlwhich he applies The manufacturer’s documentation and procedures shall be appropriate to the product andmanufacturing process The factory production control system shall achieve an appropriate level of confidence inthe conformity of the product This involves :

o) the preparation of documented procedures and instructions relating to factory production control operations ;p) the effective implementation of these procedures and instructions ;

q) the recording of these procedures and their results ;

r) the use of these results to correct any deviations, repair the effects of such deviations, treat resulting instances

of non-conformity and, if necessary, revise the factory production control to rectify the cause of non-conformity

9.2.2 Unit checks during manufacture

The manufacturer shall conduct the following unit checks during manufacture :

s) check that the components meet the specifications ;

t) check the operation of the hinge ;

u) check the marking

9.2.3 Treatment of non conforming products

The manufacturer shall treat non-conforming products as follows :

v) isolate and identify non-conforming products ;

w) undertake the necessary corrective actions ;

x) repeat tests as appropriate to prove that product meets the specifications

9.3 Further testing of samples

9.3.2 Yearly testing (for products used for doors on escape routes, and for products claiming compliance with annex B)

At intervals of not more than one year, two samples representative of the series shall be taken from finishedproduct stock and subjected to the full test sequence of clause 7

Annex A

(normative)

Classification of use and typical applications of hinges

A.1 General

In application, a hinge should be loaded to one third of the test door mass identified in 4.4

A.2 Grade 1 - Light duty

Hinges for use on doors or windows in housing or other living areas and in buildings where there is a low frequency

of use by those with a high incentive to exercise care and with a small chance of accidents occurring or of misuse.EXAMPLE Domestic and other situations such as offices and areas where there is no access by the generalpublic

A.3 Grade 2 - Medium duty

Hinges for use on doors in housing or other living areas and in other buildings where there is a medium frequency

of use by those with some incentive to exercise care but where there is some chance of accidents occurring or ofmisuse

EXAMPLE Domestic and other situations such as offices and areas where there may be limited access by thegeneral public

A.4 Grade 3 - Heavy duty

Hinges for use on doors in buildings where there is a high frequency of use by public or others with little incentive

to exercise care and with a high chance of accidents occurring or of misuse

EXAMPLE Public and institutional buildings such as libraries, hospitals and schools

A.5 Grade 4 - Severe duty (hinge grades 12, 13 and 14)

Hinges for use on doors which are subject to frequent violent usage

EXAMPLE Hinges of grade 12 where deliberate abuse is likely

NOTE Hinges of grades 13 and 14 offer increased resistance to potentially persistent violent attack