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Comparison of CEN and CWCT requirements
TestCEN European standard for curtain wallingCWCT UK standard for curtain walling
WatertightnessWater flow rate 2 l/min/m2Water flow rate 3.4 l/min/m2
Wind resistance serviceabilityLimit on deflection of framing members between points of attachment to structure 15 mmLimit on deflection of framing members between points of attachment to structure 20 mm
Residual deflection on unloading less than 5% of maximumResidual deflection on unloading less than 1 mm
Displacement at fixings to structure not greater than 1 mm
Load applied once in 25% increments each maintained for 15 secondsLoad applied five times without increments and maintained for three seconds on each application
Repeat airtightnessAir leakage at peak pressure not to exceed result of initial test by more than 0.3 m3/h/m2Air leakage to comply with requirements for first test
Repeat watertightnessNot requiredRequired
Dynamic watertightnessOptional in all casesOptional for test pressures less than 600 pa. Required for higher test pressures
Roving fan methodAeroplane engine method
Wind resistance safetyNo limit on deflection givenPermanent deformation of framing members shall not exceed 1/500 of the span measured between points of attachment to the building