1.1 This standard specifies materials, construction finishes, hardware, fastenings, installation and performance standards for aluminium alloy windows.
1.2 This standard covers:
(a) Any frame enclosing —
(1) A horizontally or vertically sliding sash.
(2) A hinged, or pivoted or projected sash which closes against stops.
(3) A reversible (spinner) sash.
(4) Fixed glass.
(5) Closable louvre windows.
(b) Curtain wall systems enclosing all or any of the foregoing.
1.3 This standard applies only to windows in exterior walls. It does not relate to fixed louvre windows.
1.4 Where any other standard named in this standard has been declared or endorsed in terms of the Standards Act 1965, then-
(a) Reference to the named standard shall be taken to include any current amendments declared or endorsed in terms of the Standards Act 1965; or
(b) Reference to the named standard shall be read as reference to any standard currently declared or endorsed in terms of the Standards Act 1965 as superseding the named standard, including any current amendments to the superseding standard declared or endorsed in terms of the Standards Act 1965.
NOTE - The date at which an amendment or superseding standard is regarded as "current" is a matter of law depending upon the particular method by which this standard becomes legally enforceable in the case concerned. In general, if this is by contract the relevant date is the date on which the contract is created, but if it is by Act, regulation, or bylaw then the relevant date is that on which the Act, regulation, or bylaw is promulgated; for bylaws, promulgation includes updating by the procedure set out in MP 3801*.
NZS 3504:1979 history
1979NZS 3504:1979 Aluminium Windows (Incorporating Amendment 1: 06/1988)