Useful Links

ARGE

ARGE, is the European federation of associations of locks and builders hardware manufacturers, of which DHF is a member.

BRE / LPCB

BRE has, for over eighty years, carried out research into the safety, regulation and performance of buildings on behalf of the UK government. BRE Certification, a sister company to BRE, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the BRE Trust which is a non-profit distributing organisation. The Loss Prevention Certification Board joined BRE Certification on 31 March 2000.

British Blind and Shutter Association

The British Blind & Shutter Association (BBSA), established in 1919, is the principal organisation representing the UK blind and shutter manufacturers and the companies that supply and serve them. The BBSA, with membership of over 380 companies, speaks for the industry and represents it in dealings with UK and EC government agencies and other national groups.

British Woodworking Federation

BWF represents joinery manufacturers, including timber door manufacturers. The site contains a search facility plus technical literature.

BSI British Standards

British Standards is the National Standards Body of the UK, responsible for facilitating, drafting, publishing and marketing British Standards and other guidelines.

Code of Practice: Hardware for Fire & Escape Doors

Joint DHF/GAI code. Read on line or download.

Construction Products Association

CPA represents manufacturers of all types of construction products. The site has a useful 'members only' section which can be accessed by members of supporting associations, including DHF.

Construction Skills Certification Scheme

CSCS has been in existence for over 10 years. It was started to help the construction industry get quality up, accidents down and cowboy builders out. Useful information about the CSCS card scheme for workers on construction sites can be obtained from the website.

DHF Journal

DHF Journal - the voice of the garage door industry. If you are interested in advertising, contact the editor Derek Hibbart at:  
editor@doorindustryjournal.co.uk

European Door & Shutter Federation

DHF is a member of EDSF, the European Door & Shutter Federation which was formed in the late 1980s

Gate safety conference 27 October 2010

Date: October 27, 2010  
Place: Village Prem Solihull Hotel, The Green Business Park, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4GW  
Time: 9:00 Registration, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm  
Delegate Fee: £20.00 + VAT(17.5%)  
 
The GSC will give contractors a detailed insight into gate safety, standards and legal aspects. It will be open to all and will include a panel of experts out of the industry, including the general director of AESIF (Automatic Entrance Systems Installers Federation) and a senior figure from the Health and Safety Inspectorate.  
 
The aim is to provide updated information on both legislation and responsibilities, offering installers the chance to fully understand the impact on their individual businesses. It provides an opportunity for people within the industry to discuss and understand the challenges that they face, as well as ensuring that they understand legislation and how it affects them and their customers.

Guild of Architectural Ironmongers

The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) was founded in 1961 to promote standards in integrity and excellence in the business of architectural ironmongery. It offers technical publications and a member search facility.

HSE Safety Notice : electrically powered gates

Following the trial at Bournemouth Crown Court in the Jason Keet case, HSE has issued this safety bulletin relating to safety of electrically powered gates.  
 
DHF urges all those involved in electrically operated doors & gates to read the details advised in this HSE Safety Notice.  

Master Locksmiths Association

The Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) is a non-profit making body; established to set and promote standards of conduct, practice and materials within locksmithing,

Passive Fire Protection Federation

The PFPF brings together the collective expertise of the passive fire protection industry and provides a central forum so that the industry speaks with one voice to articulate the benefits and value of passive fire protection in the achievement of fire safe building design and construction.

Secured by Design

Secured by Design focuses on crime prevention at the design, layout and construction stages of homes and commercial premises and promotes the use of security standards for a wide range of applications and products.