The following standards, which cover stairs, windows, doors and fire doors, are under review. BS 8213-4 is available for comment on the BSI drafts review website, however, for all three standards BWF members can submit comments to our technical team using the linked template.
BS 8213-4, Windows, doors and rooflights – Part 4: Code of practice for the survey and installation of windows and external doorsets. This new draft of the code of practice is available for comment on BSI’s standards review website. The closing date on line is Monday 31 August, comments to Kevin.underwood@bwf.org.uk (on template) by Friday 28 August
The current version is BS 8213-4:2007
BS 8214:2008, Code of practice for fire door assemblies. Comments to Kevin.underwood@bwf.org.uk (on template) by Friday 25 September
BS 5395-1: 2010, Stairs. Code of practice for the design of stairs with straight flights and winders. Comments to Kevin.underwood@bwf.org.uk (on template) by Friday 4 September
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