The current standard specifies the test methods to evaluate the wind resistance of external blinds and shutters designed to be fitted to buildings, in front of windows, doors or façades and delivered as a complete unit. This standard applies to: Shutters: roller shutter, external venetian blind, wing shutter, venetian shutter, concertina shutter, flat closing concertina shutter and sliding panel shutter (including those with projection systems). External blinds: folding arm awning, trellis arm awning, pivot arm awning, marquisolette, vertical awning, façade awning, conservatory awning, roof window awning and Pergola awning. whatever the nature of the constituent materials, under normal operating conditions and installed in compliance with the manufacturer's installations instructions. Dutch awnings (adjustable or fixed) and brise-soleil are not included. NOTE The wind resistance of such products shall be evaluated by calculations.