GAI guide to standards - an introduction to standards
Guide 01
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Building Supplement
Series
Guide
Abstract
Overview of standards for the door hardware and architectural ironmonger industry covering history and etymology, selection, indicative and lifetime testing, legal and international ramifications, marking, digit classification, harmonisation and declarations of performance.
History
July 2023 edition. Supersedes the May 2018 edition.
Subjects
- Standards
- Legal issues and management
- Standards/glossaries/reports
Publisher History
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers promotes the interests of architectural ironmongers, and the manufacturers and wholesalers of architectural ironmongery products.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
Accuris
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