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Subject: Codes of practice>
Code of Practice for Repair and Maintenance
Code of practice for repair and maintenance of industrial and commercial doors (CP 401)
Subject: Graphic icons>
ABHM Graphic Icons for Building Hardware
Using graphic icons to clarify performance classes in the new standards
Graphic Icons
EPS files of graphic icons for European hardware standards
Subject: Guide>
Be sure - Specify DHF doors and shutters
A useful brief introduction to different types of door and shutter
Subject: Metal finishes>
Best Practice Guide - Metal Finishes
Descriptions of metal finishes for door and window hardware
Subject: Regulations>
Guidance on Approved Document M
Guidance on complying with part M of Building Regulations (England & Wales)
Subject: Standards>
Best Practice Guide - BS 3621, BS 8621 & BS 10621
Thief resistant locks to BS 3621:2007, BS 8621:2007 and BS 10621:2007
Best Practice Guide - BS EN 1125 and BS EN 179
Exit devices to BS EN 1125 and BS EN 179
Best Practice Guide - BS EN 1154
Controlled Door Closing Devices to BS EN 1154
Best Practice Guide - BS EN 1155
Electrically-powered hold open devices to BS EN 1155
Best Practice Guide - BS EN 1158
Door coordinator devices to BS EN 1158
Best Practice Guide - BS EN 12051
Door and window bolts to BS EN 12051
Best Practice Guide - BS EN 12209
Mechanically operated locks, latches and locking plates to BS EN 12209
Best Practice Guide - BS EN 12320
Padlocks and padlock fittings to BS EN 12320
Best Practice Guide - BS EN 1303
Lock cylinders to BS EN 1303:2005
Best Practice Guide - BS EN 1527
Hardware for sliding doors and folding doors to BS EN 1527
Best Practice Guide - BS EN 1906
Lever handles and knob furniture to BS EN 1906
Best Practice Guide - BS EN 1935
Single-axis hinges to BS EN 1935
European Hardware Standards - Progress
Progress chart for CEN hardware standards - CEN/TC33/WG4
Subject: Technical specifications>
DHF TS 001 Specification for anti-ligature devices
Requirements and test methods for anti-ligature devices
DHF TS 002 Specification for door viewers
Requirements and test methods for door viewers
DHF TS 003 Specification for door restrictors
Requirements and test methods for door opening restrictors for security purposes
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