This European Standard specifies minimum quality requirements (in respect of optical, visual and edge faults) and durability tests for mirrors from silvered float glass, for internal use in building.
This standard applies only to mirrors from silvered glass manufactured from flat annealed clear or tinted float glass, 2 mm to 6 mm thickness, and supplied in stock/standard sizes and as-cut finished sizes.
This standard does not apply to mirrors from silvered glass manufactured from any basic glass other than float glass, any processed glass, i.e. thermally toughened safety glass, heat strengthened glass, chemically strengthened glass and laminated glass, and any bent glass.
For mirrors from silvered glass used in aggressive and/or constantly high humidity atmospheres, e.g. horse riding halls, swimming pools, medical baths, saunas etc. this standard is not applicable.
This standard is not applicable to reflective glass for external glazing applications.
This standard does not apply to framing, fixing or other support systems.
NOTE: Useful advice on these items is contained in the informative annex B.
BS EN 1036:1999 history
2009BS EN 1036-1:2007 Glass in building - Mirrors from silver-coated float glass for internal use - Definitions, requirements and test methods
1999BS EN 1036:1999 Glass in building - Mirrors from silver-coated float glass for internal use