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 Knowledge.
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Specification for windows and door sets made from unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U) extruded hollow profiles |
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| BS EN 12608-1:2016+A1:2020 | Unplasticized polyvinylchloride PVC-U profiles for the fabrication of windows and doors. Classification, requirements and test methods- Non-coated PVC-U profiles with light coloured surfaces |
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Aluminium alloy windows and door sets. Specification |
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Timber windows and doorsets. Fully finished factory assembled windows and doorsets of various types. Specification |
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| BS 6510:2010 | Steel-framed windows and glazed doors. Specification |
| BS 8529:2010 | Composite door sets. Domestic external door sets. Specification |
| BS 6375-1:2015+A1:2016 | 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 |
| Performance of windows and doors. Classification for additional performance characteristics and guidance on selection and specification | |
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Enhanced security performance requirements for door sets and windows in the UK |
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| 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 10621:2011 | Multipoint locking assemblies Dual mode egress |
| BS 3621: 2017 | Lock assemblies operated by key from both the inside and outside of the door |
| BS 7386:1997 | Specification for draught strips for the draught control of existing doors and windows in housing (including test methods) |
| BS 10621:2017 - TC | Lock assemblies in which the operating mode can be switched between the normal BS 8621 operating mode and a secure mode in which no egress is possible |
| BS 8621:2017 - TC | Lock assemblies operated by key from the outside of the door and by handle or thumb turn from the inside of the door |
