Doors and gates are everywhere—whether as garage doors or in industrial buildings. They must meet a wide range of requirements and ensure safe functionality. The necessary tests are carried out by recognized institutes such as ift Rosenheim.
As a European notified and internationally accredited body, ift Rosenheim has focused on the testing and certification of construction elements such as gates, windows and doors. Our experts also contribute this know-how to the further development of European and national standards and guidelines.
Due to the variety of testable properties and the holistic view of the products, we offer manufacturers "everything from a single source" in the field of door testing as per product standard DIN EN 13241-1 and other international standards.
We are here to assist you with any questions, e.g. on the selection of test specimens, test procedures or factory production control and prepare the necessary test evidences, product passports and certificates.
Doors and Gates in Detail
In the private sector, overhead garage doors or sectional garage doors are used, while sliding doors or side-hinged doors are used for driveways.
Industrial and production facilities are equipped with various doors depending on the requirements and needs. These include roller shutters, sliding or folding sliding doors, sectional doors, spiral doors and, indoors, also foil doors / high-speed doors.
Most doors have one thing in common: They are automated or power-operated and have a drive unit and control system that do the work for people. Functioning safety devices are absolutely essential here.
Testing and Certification of Doors and Gates for High Product Quality
ift Rosenheim tests doors for the properties listed in the product standard DIN EN 13241-1, such as air permeability, resistance to wind load, watertightness, operating force, safe opening, mechanical durability, thermal insulation, sound insulation and much more. After successful testing, ift Rosenheim issues a test report and a classification certificate.
The manufacturer can use the test results determined by ift Rosenheim to draw up the declaration of performance as per the Construction Products Regulation or, in cooperation with TÜV Süd, as per the Machinery Directive (in future the Machinery Regulation) and for CE marking as per product standard EN 13241-1.
Once the door has been successfully tested, the product can be certified under building law and private law. ift Rosenheim has developed special certification programs for doors that stand for particularly high product quality. As part of the certification process, an audit is carried out at the manufacturer's production facility and an ift-Certificate is issued. The certificates are listed in the certification database of ift Rosenheim.
Testing and certification of doors and gates by ift Rosenheim therefore guarantees high quality, durability and safety.
Your Advantages
Test of Doors and Gates as per Product Standard for Doors and Gates - EN 13241-1
The performance characteristics of doors and gates are defined in EN 13241-1 "Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates - Product standard - Part 1: Products without fire resistance or smoke control characteristics". According to the product standard EN 13241-1, a distinction is made between mandated* (prescribed) and voluntary (additional) properties.
EN 13241-1 applies to doors and gates, regardless of the material used. This includes steel, aluminum, wood and plastic. The performance characteristics are tested in accordance with the European test standards and the test results are evaluated in accordance with the European classification standards.
ift Rosenheim then reports the results obtained in test reports or ift-Nachweis. The results of the tests for mandated properties serve as the basis for CE marking and the preparation of the declaration of performance in accordance with the Construction Products Regulation. These are mandatory in order to be able to market a door in Europe.
The ift-tested mark enables manufacturers and dealers to effectively advertise their doors tested by ift Rosenheim.
Other Testable Properties
- Burglar resistance as per ENV 1627ff and/or DIN/TS 18194
- Sound insulation
- Dynamic wind load
- Vandalism resistance - ift-Guideline EI-06/1
- Fire protection (national as per DIBt / European as per EN 16034 / international)
Assured Quality: Certified Doors and Gates
Independent certifications enjoy a high degree of credibility and recognition among consumers, dealers, architects, builders and fabricators. Certification by ift Rosenheim is a competitive advantage for door manufacturers and a guarantee of high quality standards.
ift Rosenheim is a recognized and authorized body that is entitled to carry out tests, certifications and inspections for marking with the Ü mark or the CE mark . In cases where building regulations do not require external monitoring or audits, voluntary product certification of doors and gates by ift Rosenheim is recognized as proof of conformity to standards and controlled quality. The certifications by ift Rosenheim ensure the lasting product quality of certified gates, windows and doors.
Thanks to our flexible accreditation , we are able to develop new or individual certification programs at short notice - e.g. in response to customer inquiries or requirements from the market or industry.
International Recognitions + Cooperations
ift Rosenheim's cooperation with international testing and certification bodies creates added value for our clients that is unique in the industry. This enables combination testing in accordance with national, European (including UK) and international standards (DIN, EN, ISO, AAMA, UL, BS, ASTM) with cross-market acceptance.
This complete service reduces duplication of effort and leads to cost and time savings in the areas of testing and certification as well as a shorter "time-to-market" for your gates, windows or doors. To this end, we cooperate with TÜV Süd Product Service, UL Solutions, BSI and NFRC, among others.
Thanks to our co-operation with TÜV Süd, we can carry out tests in accordance with the Machinery Directive/Machinery Regulation and international standards (on request).
