British Standards Institution

Sector: Construction

Overview: Under the direction of B/538 is responsible for the development of National, European and International standards for building hardware; To plan, programme and co-ordinate standards in this field and to organize the work necessary to develop, produce and maintain standards; To provide UK input to, and mirror the work of, CEN/TC33/WG4

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In Progress (7)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
BS EN WI 16867	furniture ― Requirements and test methods Categories: Unclassified documents Public comment begins : 2015-04-30	Public comment
BS EN 1906:2012/A1	Building hardware - Lever handles and knob furniture - Requirements and test methods Categories: Building accessories Public comment begins : 2017-01-13	Public comment
BS EN 179	Building hardware - Emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle or push pad, for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods Categories: Building accessories Public comment begins : 2016-12-01	Public comment
BS EN 15887	Building hardware - Uncontrolled Door Closing Devices for single action doors - Requirements and test methods Categories: Unclassified documents Proposal begins :	Proposal
BS EN 15685	Building hardware - Locks and latches – Multipoint locks and their locking plates - Requirements and test methods Categories: Unclassified documents Proposal begins :	Proposal
BS EN 14846	Building hardware - Locks and latches - Electromechanically operated locks and striking plates - Requirements and test methods Categories: Unclassified documents Public comment begins : 2015-06-04	Public comment
BS EN 1125	Build hardware - Panic exit devices operated by a horizontal bar, for use on escape routes - Requirements and test methods Categories: Building accessories Public comment begins : 2016-11-25	Public comment

Published (46)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
PD CEN/TS 17814:2022	Building hardware. Master Key System data protection. Guidance Categories: Building accessories Published standard begins : 2022-08-12	Published standard
PD CEN/TR 15894:2009	Building hardware. Door fittings for use by children, elderly and disabled people in domestic and public buildings. A guide for specifiers Categories: Building accessories Published standard begins : 2009-11-09	Published standard
BS EN 1935:2002	Building hardware. Single-axis hinges. Requirements and test methods Categories: Building accessories Published standard begins : 2002-03-14	Published standard
BS EN 1906:2012	Building hardware. Lever handles and knob furniture. Requirements and test methods Categories: Building accessories Published standard begins : 2012-08-24	Published standard
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 Categories: Building accessories Published standard begins : 2008-03-18	Published standard
BS EN 179:1998	BSEN179 : 1998 AMD1 Building hardware - Emergency exit devices operated by a lever handle or push pad - Requirements and test methods Categories: Building accessories Published standard begins : 2002-01-08	Published standard
BS EN 17610:2022	Building hardware. Environmental product declarations. Product category rules complementary to EN 15804 for building hardware Categories: Building accessories Published standard begins : 2022-08-26	Published standard
BS EN 16864:2017	Building hardware. Mechatronic padlocks. Requirements and test methods Categories: Building accessories Published standard begins : 2017-09-29	Published standard
BS EN 16654:2015	Child protective products. Consumer fitted finger protection devices for doors. Safety requirements and test methods Categories: Doors. Windows \| Equipment for children Published standard begins : 2015-11-17	Published standard
BS EN 15685:2024	Building hardware. Requirements and test methods. Multipoint locks, latches and locking plates. Characteristics and test methods Categories: Building accessories Published standard begins : 2025-01-10	Published standard

Withdrawn (62)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
PAS 24:2007	Enhanced security performance requirements for door assemblies. Single and double leaf, hinged external door assemblies to dwellings Categories: Crime protection \| Doors. Windows Withdrawn begins : 2010-01-04	Withdrawn
DD CEN/TS 13126-9:2004	Building hardware, fittings for windows and door height windows. Requirements and test methods. Pivot hinges Categories: Building accessories Withdrawn begins : 2013-02-11	Withdrawn
DD CEN/TS 13126-8:2004	Building hardware, fittings for windows and door height windows. Requirements and test methods. Tilt & turn, Tilt-First and Turn-Only hardware Categories: Building accessories Withdrawn begins : 2006-03-20	Withdrawn
DD CEN/TS 13126-7:2004	Building hardware, fittings for windows and door height windows. Requirements and test methods. Finger catches Categories: Building accessories Withdrawn begins : 2008-03-20	Withdrawn
DD CEN/TS 13126-6:2004	Building hardware, fittings for windows and door height windows. Requirements and test methods. Variable geometry stay hinges (with or without a friction system) Categories: Building accessories Withdrawn begins : 2009-03-17	Withdrawn
DD CEN/TS 13126-5:2004	Building hardware, fittings for windows and door height windows. Requirements and test methods. Devices that restrict the opening of windows Categories: Building accessories Withdrawn begins : 2011-12-01	Withdrawn
DD CEN/TS 13126-4:2004	Building hardware, fittings for windows and door height windows. Requirements and test methods. Espagnolette bolts Categories: Building accessories Withdrawn begins : 2009-03-18	Withdrawn
DD CEN/TS 13126-3:2004	Building hardware, fittings for windows and door height windows. Requirements and test methods. Manoeuvring fittings for espagnolette bolts/sliding button Categories: Building accessories Withdrawn begins : 2011-12-01	Withdrawn
DD CEN/TS 13126-2:2004	Building hardware, fittings for windows and door height windows. Requirements and test methods. Casement fastener handles Categories: Building accessories Withdrawn begins : 2011-10-19	Withdrawn
DD CEN/TS 13126-17:2004	Building hardware, fittings for windows and door height windows. Requirements and test methods. Fittings for tilt and slide systems Categories: Building accessories Withdrawn begins : 2008-03-28	Withdrawn

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Nominating organizations

Architectural and Specialist Door Manufacturers Association
Association of Composite Door Manufacturers
Automatic Door Suppliers Association
B S I Product Certification
B S I Product Services
British Plastics Federation
British Woodworking Federation
Committee Manager
Consumer and Public Interest Network
Council for Aluminium in Building
Deputy Chair
Door and Hardware Federation
Glass and Glazing Federation
Guild of Architectural Ironmongers
Intertek Group PLC
Master Locksmiths Association
N P C C - National Police Chiefs' Council
Steel Window Association
Warringtonfire

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Chair - B/538/4/60
Chair - B/538/4/P5
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B/538/4 - Building hardware

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