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This document summarizes the British Standard BS EN 1527 for hardware used for sliding and folding doors. It provides an overview of the standard's scope and classifications. Hardware is classified with a 9-digit coding system indicating durability, door weight, fire resistance, corrosion resistance, and other properties. An example coding is provided. The document also discusses marking requirements, quality assurance, and support services available from members of the Door and Hardware Federation for specifying and installing hardware according to the standard.

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BS en 1527 Guide

This document summarizes the British Standard BS EN 1527 for hardware used for sliding and folding doors. It provides an overview of the standard's scope and classifications. Hardware is classified with a 9-digit coding system indicating durability, door weight, fire resistance, corrosion resistance, and other properties. An example coding is provided. The document also discusses marking requirements, quality assurance, and support services available from members of the Door and Hardware Federation for specifying and installing hardware according to the standard.

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CI/SfB

(32.59)
June 2009

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best practice guide

Hardware for sliding doors and folding doors to

BS EN 1527

in association with

Permission to reproduce extracts from


BS EN 1527: 1998
is granted by BSI.

DHF Best practice guide: Hardware for sliding doors and folding doors to BS EN 1527

DHF BEST PRACTICE GUIDES


This publication is one of a series of guides addressing
the major issues that should be considered when
specifying, ordering or using the products it describes. It
aims to provide the reader with a concise document
summarising the relevant sections from the new
European product standard. The reader will then be in a
position to seek further specialist advice where
necessary and recognise GENUINE conformity to the
new standards.

BS EN 1527: Hardware for sliding


doors and folding doors
This standard covers most of the main types of sliding
and sliding/folding applications, giving details of product
performance criteria, test apparatus, testing methods,
door mass, durability, fire and corrosion resistance.

Straight sliding door.

The published standard details the test criteria and


includes illustrations clarifying the test methods and the
points made.
Extracts from BS EN 1906 are reproduced with the
permission of the British Standards Institution under
licence number 2003/SK0014. BSI publications can be
obtained from BSI Customer Services, 389 Chiswick
High Road, London W4 4AL Tel +44 (0)20 8996 9001
Email: [email protected].

SCOPE
This standard specifies requirements for the principal
components for most sliding and sliding/folding doors
but excludes the doors and panels themselves.

Sliding/folding door.

Products included within the standard are:


Straight sliding systems
- top hung
- bottom rolling (panels over 100 kg)
Sliding/folding doors
Multi-panel folding doors
The standard does not cover bottom-rolling systems
where the door weight is less than 100 kg and certain
types of folding systems.

Multi-panel folding door.

DHF Best practice guide: Hardware for sliding doors and folding doors to BS EN 1527

CLASSIFICATION
BS EN 1527 classifies sliding door gear by using a 9
digit coding system. A similar classification applies to all
building hardware product standards so that
complementary items of hardware can be specified to,
for instance, a common level of corrosion resistance,
category of use, etc. Each digit refers to a particular
feature of the product measured against the standard's
performance requirements.
The DHF recommends the use of graphic icons to
enhance clarity of information and has devised a system
to facilitate assimilation of the various product
classifications. Each feature within the product
classification is represented by an icon comprising four
elements; Symbol, Grade/Type, Range/Options and
Box:Box
Symbol
Grade/Type
Range/Options

Full details on the DHF graphic icons system can be


found at www.dhfonline.org.uk
Digit 1
Category of use
No grade identified for these products.
Digit 2
Durability
Durability is measured by the number of openings
(cycles) performed by the gear under standard test
conditions. All parts must remain in serviceable
condition throughout the test and no adjustment is
allowed. Fittings are required to pass the Initial Friction
Test (Digit 9) both before and after the durability test.
The six grades are:
grade
grade
grade
grade
grade
grade

1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:

2 500 cycles
5 000 cycles
10 000 cycles
25 000 cycles
50 000 cycles
100 000 cycles

Digit 3
Door weight
Four grades are identified:
-

grade
grade
grade
grade

1:
2:
3:
4:

- grade 0: not approved for use on fire door assemblies


- grade 1: suitable for fire/smoke resistant door
assemblies subject to satisfactory assessment of the
contribution of the hardware for sliding doors and folding
doors to the fire resistance of the specified fire/smoke
door assemblies. Such assessment is beyond the scope
of this European standard (see EN 1634-1).
Digit 5
Safety
No requirements
Digit 6
Corrosion resistance
Five possible grades are identified, classified in
accordance with BS EN 1670.

(1-6)

The icon above is for a product which meets Grade 2 in


the Durability classification, where EN 1527 stipulates a
range of four possible grades from 1 to 6.

Digit 4
Fire resistance
Two grades of fire resistance are identified:

up to 50 kg
from 51 kg to 100 kg
from 101 kg to 330 kg
over 330 kg

grade
grade
grade
grade
grade

0:
1:
2:
3:
4:

no defined corrosion resistance


low resistance
moderate resistance
high resistance
very high resistance

Grade 0 also applies to products for which a defined


corrosion resistance is not relevant and to those that
have not been tested.
Digit 7
Security
No requirements
Digit 8
Category of door
Three types of door are covered by the standard:
- grade 1: straight sliding door
- grade 2: sliding/folding door
- grade 3: multi-panel folding door
Digit 9
Initial friction
This is the measurement of the amount of force required
to start the movement of the door. The grade allocated
is variable depending upon the weight of the door.
Weight

0-50 kg

51-100 kg

101-330 kg

Over 330 kg

Grade 1

50 N

80 N

100 N

5%*

Grade 2

40 N

60 N

5%*

4%*

Grade 3

30 N

40 N

4%*

3%*

* % of door weight

DHF Best practice guide: Hardware for sliding doors and folding doors to BS EN 1527

EXAMPLE
The following marking denotes hardware suitable for
use on a straight sliding door with a weight between 51
kg and 100 kg with no category of use, durability tested
to 10 000 cycles, no fire resistance, no safety
requirements, no defined corrosion resistance, no
security requirement and having initial friction equal to
or less than 60 N.

(-)

(1-6)

(1-4)

(0/1)

(-)

(0-4)

(-)

(1-3)

(1-3)

MARKING
Hangers manufactured to this standard should be
marked with the following:
a) The manufacturers name or trade mark
b) Product identification
The identification should, where possible, be shown on
the product. Alternatively, it should be on the packaging.
The classification illustrated above may also be
included.

CE marking
BS EN 1527 has not been designated as a
harmonised product standard under the Construction
Products Directive, and therefore CE Marking of
hardware for sliding doors and folding doors is NOT
permitted.

British standards can be obtained from


BSI Customer Services,
389 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL
Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 9001
E-mail: [email protected]

Additional important considerations


In addition to ensuring that products satisfy the
requirements of this standard, other factors should be
taken into consideration when selecting sliding door
gear. These not only include sourcing products from a
reputable manufacturer, but also quality assurance,
support services and unequivocal conformity to the
standard as detailed below:

QUALITY ASSURANCE
The internationally recognised standard for quality
assurance, BS EN ISO 9000 provides confidence that
the products are being manufactured to a consistent
quality level. All ABHM members operate recognised
BS EN ISO 9000 Quality Assurance Schemes.
Companies displaying this symbol are
registered under the BSI Registered Firm
Scheme.

CONFORMITY
Conformity to the standard must be clearly and
unequivocally stated. Such phrases as tested to .....,
designed to conform to......, approved to, are not
sufficient. To avoid misleading or confusing claims it is
recommended that one of the following phrases is used
when stating conformity:
a) This product has been successfully type-tested for
conformity to all the requirements of BS EN 1527. Test
reports and/or certificates are available upon request.
b) This product has been successfully type-tested for
conformity to all the requirements of BS EN 1527
including the additional requirements for fire door use.
Test reports and/or certificates are available upon request.
c) This product has been successfully type-tested for
conformity to all the requirements of BS EN 1527
including the additional requirements for fire door use.
Regular audit testing is undertaken. Test reports
and/or certificates are available upon request.
It is recommended that an ARGE Declaration of
Compliance is also completed, as this gives a clear
and unambiguous method of demonstrating test
evidence and compliance.

SUPPORT SERVICE
The correct specification and installation of sliding door gear is essential to ensure that it is able to operate efficiently
within the performance level described in this standard. Specialist advice is available from the following ABHM
members in support of their products from specification stage, through supply to effective operation on site.
PC Henderson Limited
Hillaldam Coburn Limited
Tel: 0191 377 0701 Fax: 0191 377 1309
Tel: 0181 336 1515 FreeFax: 0800 616623
http://www.pchenderson.com
http://www.coburn.co.uk/
e-mail: [email protected]
e-mail: [email protected]

DHF PROFILE
The Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) was created by a
merger between the Association of Building Hardware
Manufacturers (ABHM) and the Door and Shutter
Manufacturers Association (DSMA), both of which have
established excellent reputations in their respective industries,
particularly in the area of technical expertise and the
development of performance standards in national and
international arenas.
The DHF aims to build on these reputations by exploiting the
synergies that exist between the two associations and
combining their technical and financial resources to provide a
unified, authoritative voice for the entire industry.

British Hardware Federation


BHF represents some 3,500 ironmongery, hardware and DIY
shops in the United Kingdom. In addition, it embraces the
Independent Builders Merchants Service, a specialist division of
the Federation.
Builders Merchants Federation
The Builders Merchants Federation represents the majority of
bona fide merchants in the UK. Its members have a combined
turnover of 6 billion a year. Members range from large nationals
to small independents.

The DHF and its members have consistently risen to the


challenges posed by an ever-changing market, creating
products which meet the needs of a changing world and
developing performance standards alongside national and
international organisations, such as BSI and CEN, which enable
the industry to select and compare products with confidence.
The federation now represents the interests of manufacturers
and installers of industrial, pedestrian and garage doors as well
as manufacturers of locks and building hardware. It provides
professionals in all sectors of the building industry with a single
source for technical expertise and creates a more powerful and
representative lobbying force, with the ultimate aim of assuring
progress and maintaining standards throughout the industry.
Guild of Architectural Ironmongers
Founded in 1961, the Guild represents 95% of bona fide distributors
within the UK and the majority of manufacturers of architectural
ironmongery. The Guild serves to further all aspects of architectural
ironmongery by promoting the interchange of information to
encourage better product design and high professional standards of
ironmongery scheduling and specification.
Master Locksmiths Association
The MLA is recognised by the Home Office, Police and The British
Standards Institution as being the authoritative body for
locksmithing. It was formed to promote the membership to Central
and Local Governments, Industry, Commerce and the Public.

42 Heath Street
Tamworth
Staffs B79 7JH
Tel: Tamworth (01827) 52337
Fax: Tamworth (01827) 310827
DHF e-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.dhfonline.org.uk

Unless stated otherwise, references in this document to BS EN 1527 refer to BS EN 1527: 1998.
Information in this guide is correct at time of publication and intended for guidance only. Information may since have changed and readers should consult the appropriate standards
and authorities to confirm its veracity.

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