Control of glare from sunlight – use of EN 14501 to demonstrate compliance for blinds

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Where glare control criteria for blinds sets an openness factor of ≤ 1% and total light transmission of ≤ 10%, this is classified as class 3 within EN 14501:2021. In accordance with Table 7 of EN 14501 alternative class 3 and 4 solar protection devices can be used to demonstrate compliance, as they meet or exceed the current criteria.