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Architectural ironmongery


Subject: CE marking

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Specifying CE marked doorsets - Part 1

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How CE marking affects doorset specification


Subject: Codes of practice

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Code of Practice for Repair and Maintenance

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Code of practice for repair and maintenance of industrial and commercial doors (CP 401)


Subject: Domestic security

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Security hardware for doors

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Guide to specifying security hardware for doors in dwellings


Subject: Graphic icons

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ABHM Graphic Icons for Building Hardware

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Using graphic icons to clarify performance classes in the new standards


Graphic Icons

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EPS files of graphic icons for European hardware standards


Subject: Guide

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Be sure - Specify DHF doors and shutters

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A useful brief introduction to different types of door and shutter


Subject: Metal finishes

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Best Practice Guide - Metal Finishes

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Descriptions of metal finishes for door and window hardware


Subject: Regulations

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Guidance on Approved Document M

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Guidance on complying with part M of Building Regulations (England & Wales)


Subject: Standards

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Assured standard scheme

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Quality assured standards for DHF members


Best Practice Guide - BS 3621, BS 8621 & BS 10621

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Thief resistant locks to BS 3621:2007, BS 8621:2007 and BS 10621:2007


Best Practice Guide - BS EN 1125 and BS EN 179

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Exit devices to BS EN 1125 and BS EN 179


Best Practice Guide - BS EN 1154

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Controlled Door Closing Devices to BS EN 1154


Best Practice Guide - BS EN 1155

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Electrically-powered hold open devices to BS EN 1155


Best Practice Guide - BS EN 1158

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Door coordinator devices to BS EN 1158


Best Practice Guide - BS EN 12051

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Door and window bolts to BS EN 12051


Best Practice Guide - BS EN 12209

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Mechanically operated locks, latches and locking plates to BS EN 12209


Best Practice Guide - BS EN 12320

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Padlocks and padlock fittings to BS EN 12320


Best Practice Guide - BS EN 1303

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Lock cylinders to BS EN 1303:2005


Best Practice Guide - BS EN 14846

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Electromechanically operated locks and striking plates to BS EN 14846:2008


Best Practice Guide - BS EN 1527

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Hardware for sliding doors and folding doors to BS EN 1527


Best Practice Guide - BS EN 1906

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Lever handles and knob furniture to BS EN 1906


Best Practice Guide - BS EN 1935

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Single-axis hinges to BS EN 1935


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DHF TS 001 Specification for anti-ligature devices

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Requirements and test methods for anti-ligature devices


DHF TS 002 Specification for door viewers

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Requirements and test methods for door viewers


DHF TS 003 Door chains and limiters

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Requirements and test methods for security door chains and limiters


DHF TS 008 Letterplate assemblies

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Enhanced security requirements for letterplate assemblies and slide-through boxes


DHF TS 009 Letterboxes

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Enhanced security requirements for letter boxes


DHF TS 621 Thief resistant electronic locks

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Specification for thief resistant electronically operated lock assemblies


Meeting the new TS 007 cylinder standard

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A guide for security and building professionals, installers and locksmiths


TS 007 Replacement cylinders

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Enhanced security performance requirements for replacement cylinders


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