Publications and technical documents for:

Security

Subject: Domestic security

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Security hardware for doors

Guide to specifying security hardware for doors in dwellings

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: 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 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

DHF TS 005-1 Installation of Doors and Shutters

DHF technical standard for installation of doors and shutters

Subject: Technical specifications

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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