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Architectural ironmongery

Subject: CE marking

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Specifying CE marked doorsets - Part 1

How CE marking affects doorset specification

Subject: Codes of practice

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Code of Practice for Repair and Maintenance

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

Guide to specifying security hardware for doors in dwellings

Subject: Graphic icons

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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

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Be sure - Specify DHF doors and shutters

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

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

Subject: Standards

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Assured standard scheme

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

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

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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

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

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

Subject: Technical specifications

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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

Requirements and test methods for security door chains and limiters

DHF TS 008 Letterplate assemblies

Enhanced security requirements for letterplate assemblies and slide-through boxes

DHF TS 009 Letterboxes

Enhanced security requirements for letter boxes

DHF TS 621 Thief resistant electronic locks

Specification for thief resistant electronically operated lock assemblies

Meeting the new TS 007 cylinder standard

A guide for security and building professionals, installers and locksmiths

TS 007 Replacement cylinders

Enhanced security performance requirements for replacement cylinders