Hardware for fire and escape doors. Issue 5
Code of Practice
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Code of Practice
Abstract
Code applicable to building hardware for use on fire-resisting and escape door assemblies and doorsets, particularly relating to timber fire doors of up to two hours fire resistance and steel fire doors of up to four hours fire resistance.
History
Supersedes Issue 4, November 2012. Published in conjunction with the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers.
Subjects
- Fire Doors
- Doors
- Windows and doors
- Door furniture
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.
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.
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