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Ironmongery manufacturers’ guidance document
Publication Year
2025
Document Status
Current
Abstract
This guidance, developed by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers and the Door & Hardware Federation with OPSS support, advises manufacturers and distributors of timber fire door hardware on providing clear product information to ensure safe, compatible use. Excluding products covered by harmonised or designated standards, it emphasises the need for competent selection, as hardware choices can affect fire resistance, security, smoke control and other performance factors, promoting best practice to support compliance and consumer confidence. Includes introduction and scope, definitions and checklist of recommended information for manufacturers.
Document History
2025 edition. This document is published by the Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) and the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).
Publisher Information
Door and Hardware Federation
The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) was created from a merger of the Association of Builders' Hardware Manufacturers (ABHM) and the Door and Shutter Manufacturers' Association (DSMA) as a not-for-profit trade association for companies associated with locks and building hardware, doorsets, industrial doors and shutters, domestic garage doors and automated gates. They provide technical advice, training, knowledge and practical help.
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