Standards for windows and doors

There are many standards for windows and doors, covering material and performance requirements. If the standard you require is not listed below then you may find more at the BSI Shop.

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Standard/Specification Number	Standard/Specification Name
BS 7412:2007	Specification for windows and door sets made from unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) extruded hollow profiles
BS EN 12608:2003	Unplasticized polyvinylchloride PVC-U profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors. Classification, requirements and test methods
BS 4873:2009	Aluminium alloy windows and door sets. Specification
BS 644:2012	Timber windows and doorsets. Fully finished factory assembled windows and doorsets of various types. Specification
BS 6510:2010	Steel-framed windows and glazed doors. Specification
BS 8529:2010	Composite door sets. Domestic external door sets. Specification
BS 6375-1:2009	Performance of windows and doors. Classification of weathertightness and guidance on selection and specification
BS 6375-2:2009	Performance of windows and doors. Classification for operation and strength characteristics and guidance on selection and specification
BS 6375-3:2009+A1:2013	Performance of windows and doors. Classification for additional performance characteristics and guidance on selection and specification
PAS 24:2012	Enhanced security performance requirements for door sets and windows in the UK
TS 007	Enhanced security lock cylinders
BS EN 1303:2005	Building hardware. Cylinders for locks. Requirements
BS EN 1906:2012	Building hardware. Lever handles and knobs furniture. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 1935:2002	Building hardware. Single-axis hinges. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 1125:2008	Building hardware. Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar for use on escape routes. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 1155: 1997	Building hardware. Electronically powered hold-open devices for swing doors. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 12209:2003	Building hardware. Locks and latches. Mechanically operated locks, latches and locking plates. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 1154:1997	Building hardware. Controlled door closing devices. Requirements and test methods
BS EN 179:2008	Building hardware. Emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle or push pad, for use on escape routes. Requirements and test methods
PAS 3621:2011	Multipoint locking assemblies Keyed egress
PAS 8621:2011	Multipoint locking assemblies Keyless egress
PAS 1062:2011	Multipoint locking assemblies Dual mode egress
BS 3621:2007+A2:2012	Thief resistant lock assembly. Key egress
BS 8621:2007+A2:2012	Thief resistant lock assembly. Keyless egress
BS 10621:2007+A2:2012	Thief resistant dual-mode lock assembly
BS 7386:1997	Specification for draught strips for the draught control of existing doors and windows in housing (including test methods)