Enhanced requirements and test methods for anti-ligature hardware

Technical Specification 001

Door and Hardware Federation, 2013
Enhanced requirements and test methods for anti-ligature hardware Download document

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Current

Supplement

Building Supplement

Series

Technical Specification

Abstract

Recommendations for the level of performance anti-ligature devices should achieve in order to ensure the safety of users and reduce the risk of self-harm. Suggests normative references, definitions, classification, requirements, test methods and marking.

History

DHF 1069 TS 001/06:13 Supersedes: Technical Specification 001 Door mounted anti-ligature devices for safety and security purposes (DHF, 2005).

Subjects

  • Construction site equipment
  • Special subject areas
  • Health and safety
  • Construction plant

Publisher History

The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) was created from a merger of the Association of Builders' Hardware Manufacturers (ABHM) and the Door and Shutter Manufacturers' Association (DSMA) as a not-for-profit trade association for companies associated with locks and building hardware, doorsets, industrial doors and shutters, domestic garage doors and automated gates. They provide technical advice, training, knowledge and practical help.

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