TWO NEW BEST PRACTICE GUIDES PUBLISHED BY THE DHF

Article first published 01/01/2006

BS 3621/BS 8621: 2004 & BS EN 1303:2005

Two more Best Practice Guides, covering thief resistant lock assemblies and lock cylinders, have been published by the DHF. They are the latest to be added to its series of guides addressing the major issues that must be considered when specifying, ordering or using door hardware products.  
 
The Best Practice Guide for thief resistant lock assemblies looks at the revised BS 3621 and BS 8621: 2004. Advice is given on Kitemarking requirements which include durability, door mass, suitability of use on fire or smoke doors, safety and security. It also spells out what information should be provided on the product itself, on packaging and on any labelling or literature.  
 
The Best Practice Guide for cylinders for locks to BS EN 1303:2005 deals with specification issues relating to cylinders intended for use on locks in buildings. It identifies various grades covering usage, durability, fire resistance, corrosion, temperature resistance and security.  
 
Copies of both guides can be downloaded from this site under technical publications, hardware group.  

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