Guild of Architectural Ironmongers documents within the Construction Information Service

• Access control - GAI specifier's guide
• Access control on escape doors
• Architect + designer’s guide to architectural ironmongery
• Architectural hardware - Part 1
• Architectural hardware - Part 2
• Basic sliding door gear
• CE marking of doorsets
• Commercial GAI end user guide
• Door bolts
• Door closing devices - Part 1
• Door closing devices and access requirements
• Door closing devices. Part 2
• Fixings and fastenings
• Flexible PVC and rubber doors
• GAI guidance on fire door safety
• GAI guide to acoustic seals
• GAI guide to BIM
• GAI guide to door closing devices
• GAI guide to intumescent
• GAI guide to spring hinges
• GAI guide to standards - an introduction to standards
• GAI guide to standards - BS 3621:2017 Lock assemblies operated by key from both the inside and outside of the door
• GAI guide to standards - BS 8300:2009 Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people
• GAI guide to standards - BS 8300-2:2018 Design of an accessible and inclusive environment. Buildings. Code of Practice
• GAI guide to standards - BS EN 1125:2008 Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar, or for use on escape routes
• GAI guide to standards - BS EN 1154:1997 Controlled door closing devices
• GAI guide to standards - BS EN 1155:1997 Electrically powered hold open devices for swing doors
• GAI guide to standards - BS EN 1158:1997 / A1:2002 Door co-ordinator devices
• GAI guide to standards - BS EN 12209:2003 Mechanically operated locks, latches and locking plates
• GAI guide to standards - BS EN 12209:2016 Mechanically operated locks, latches and locking plates
• GAI guide to standards - BS EN 13637:2015 Electrically controlled exit systems for use on escape routes. Requirements and test methods
• GAI guide to standards - BS EN 16005:2012 Power operated pedestrian doorsets. Safety in use. Requirements and test methods
• GAI guide to standards - BS EN 179:2008 Emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle bar, push pad or pull pad
• GAI guide to standards - BS EN 1935:2002 Single-axis hinges
• GAI guide to standards - fire door standards
• GAI guide to standards - guide to BIM standards
• GAI guide to standards - PAS 24:2022 Enhanced security performance for doors and windows
• Handing of door hardware
• Ironmongery and accessibility - GAI specifier's guide
• Ironmongery and fire safety - GAI specifier's guide
• Ironmongery and security - GAI specifier's guide
• Ironmongery and the impact of the environment - GAI specifier's guide
• Ironmongery and the impact of the Internet of Things - GAI specifier's guide
• Ironmongery for fire and escape doors - GAI specifier's guide
• Ironmongery for specialist applications - GAI specifier's guide
• Ironmongery in a post pandemic world - GAI specifier's guide
• Ironmongery in a post pandemic world - GAI specifier's guide
• Ironmongery, fire doors and intumescent protection - GAI specifier's guide
• Key control systems (September 1994)
• Lettering, nameplates and graphic symbols
• Locks and latches - Part 1
• Locks and latches - Part 2
• Master key/key control schedule
• Metals, metal finishes and plastics
• Preparations for Brexit
• Residential GAI end user guide
• Scheduling of architectural hardware
• Shelving
• Steel doors and frames
• Window fittings