BS 8529:2010 Composite doorsets. Domestic external doorsets. Specification
BS 8529 specifies requirements for the design, construction and performance of domestic external composite doorsets.
It applies to the following types of doorset:
- Hinged side-hung single leaf (handed)
- Hinged double leaf.
It applies to doors that are supplied fully finished, part finished or unfinished.
Contents of BS 8529:
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Handing
5 Components
6 Construction and design
7 Appearance and finish
8 Glazing
9 Installation, use, cleaning and maintenance
10 Thermal cycling
11 Security
12 Safety in case of fire
13 Safety in use
14 Weathertightness
15 Operation and strength characteristics
16 Hygiene, health and environment
17 Acoustic performance
18 Energy conservation
19 Marking
Annexes
Annex A (normative) Specification for handing
Annex B (normative) Thermal cyclic test
Bibliography
List of figures
Figure A.1 – Drawing conventions for door types
Figure B.1 – Matt black copper disc
Figure B.2 – Lamp grid nominal dimensions
Figure B.3 – Thermal cyclic test
