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Automated Gates & Barriers

Domestic Garage Doors

dhf members only

A Beginner's Guide to Sustainability

full colourFor members of the Door & Hardware Federation

This document is for members only. Please log in to download it. Find out more about membership.

Doorsets

Industrial Doors & Shutters

Locks & Building Hardware

Master Key System Data Protection

full colourA dhf Best Practice Guide to CEN/TS 17814:2022

print friendlyMaster Key System Data Protection (Print Friendly Version)

DHF How to obtain Key Copy Protection

full colourSecurity and protection advice against unauthorised copying of keys

print friendlyDHF How to obtain Key Copy Protection (Print Friendly Version)

Mechanically operated push-button locksets

full colourto BS 8607:2014 + A1:2016

print friendlyMechanically operated push-button locksets (Print Friendly Version)

dhf members only

Access Control on Escape Doors

full colourEN 13637:2015

This document is for members only. Please log in to download it. Find out more about membership.

DHF Biosafe Hardware BPG

full colourBiosafe Hardware Best Practice Guide

Controlled Door Closing Devices

full colourBS EN 1154:1997 + A1:2003

Door and Window Bolts

full colourBS EN 12051: 2000

Door Co-ordinator Devices

full colourBS EN 1158: 1997 + A1:2003

Electrically Controlled Exit Systems

full colourFor use on escape routes BS EN 13637:2015

Electromagnetic Locking Devices

full colourGuide to DHF TS 010:2016

Electronically Powered Hold-open Devices

full colourBS EN 1155: 1997 + A1:2003

Hardware for Sliding Doors & Folding Doors

full colourA Best Practice Guide to BS EN 1527:2013

Metal Finishes

full colourTrades descriptions for door and window hardware

Panic and Emergency Exit Devices

full colourBS EN 1125: 2008 & BS EN 179: 2008

Specifying Security Hardware for Doors

full colourA guide for security and building professionals, installers and locksmiths

Windows and Doors

full colourSingle-axis hinges to BS EN 1935

Guide to Approved Document Q

full colourGuide to approved document Q of the building regulations 2010 - England

dhf members only

A Beginner's Guide to Sustainability

full colourFor members of the Door & Hardware Federation

This document is for members only. Please log in to download it. Find out more about membership.

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