The door on a double doorset that is the first to be opened.
Manufacturer’s declaration that the product complies with European health, safety and environmental regulations.
A type of masonry wall construction in which a continuous air space or cavity is provided inside the wall.
A component part of a lock which accepts the key, held on by a cylinder ring secured internally by screws.
Case hardened steel dowels strategically positioned for extra security.
Part of a panic exit system shaped as a handle where more commonly a bar would be used.
A cylinder lock mechanism using a cam actuator.
Gaining entrance through a door set from the outside by means of a key or electronic device.
Main or front elevation of a building.
Having been tested in accordance with BS EN 1634-1: 2008, and given classification reflecting the resistance achieved in time.
Which side the door is hung (hinged), as viewed with the door opening towards you.
A section stainless typically fix to the bottom of a door leaf to stop damage when item hit the leaf.
The edge of the door leaf farthest from the hinge side.
Double security doors with the active leaf wider than the passive leaf.
Fixed at the centre of the header this allows double doors to latch in the correct sequence (i.e. passive leaf first, then the active leaf).
Part of BRE Certification Ltd. within the Foundation for the built Environment (FBE) . The LPCB operates product certification for fire and security products and services.
Door, bifold or shutter constructed with a series of downward-sloping, horizontal slats that allow ventilation, inhibit sunlight, and provide some privacy.
Extension of the stiles beyond the meeting rails of a sash, usually ogee-shaped and sawed ornamentally on the inside of the stile.
Electrically operated magnetic lock, usually operated remotely or by local permission switch or break glass unit.
A system of keying cylinders so that one master key will operate all of them, secondary keys will operate only certain groups of them, and other keys will operate only certain individual cylinders.
Is a type of lock that is installed into a pocket, manufactured into the door.
Deadbolt
A bolt that is operated in both directions by a key, handle or thumbturn.
Latch
A self-engaging element of the lock that secures the door when engaged with the keep, and can be released by hand. Latches can be deadlocked so that when the lock mechanism is engaged, the latch cannot be withdrawn
Sashlock
A lock mechanism incorporating both a latch and deadbolt feature. Sashlocks can be key operated with a lever mechanism or cylinder operated and can incorporate thumbturns for keyless egress applications. Typically used with a lever handle set.
Deadlock
A lock mechanism incorporating a deadbolt only. Deadlocks can be operated with a lever mechanism or cylinder operated and can incorporate thumbturns for keyless egress applications.
Keeps/ Strikes
The element of the lock system that is fitted to the fixed portion of the door frame, into which the moving part of the lock (e.g. bolt) engages when in the locked position.
A member within a frame, separating either doors, a door and sidelights, glazed areas or side panels. A mullion between two doors of a pair may be either fixed or removable.
When viewing the door from the outside the door would open towards you.
A door configuration which contains and extension of the product above the door transom/ head.
A device to give emergency exit from a door set by retracting it’s locking mechanism when pushed.
Polyester powder coated finish to a steel door.
A handle or grip designed for attachment to a door to facilitate opening and closing.
A rectangular shaped pad which activates a panic escape system where more commonly a bar would be used.
A stainless steel rectangular trim mounted to push open a security door.
An internationally recognised system of paint coding to promote colour conformity and systematic finishing.
Having been tested and evaluated to LPS 1175 and given a security rating by the Loss Prevention Certification Board.
A door configuration which contains and extension of the product to either side of the doorset.
Door which slides in a horizontal direction parallel to a wall of the structure.
The size of an opening in a wall or facade where a door will be installed
A raised member at the floor extending between the jambs of a frame.
A permanently attached small lever which, when turned, operates the bolt on a lock in the same manner as a key.
Permissible deviation from a nominal or specified dimension or value.
A bolting system which secures the leaf into the frame in two places, normally top and bottom on the leading edge. Auto bolting systems include catches and triggers to automatically re-secure in these places when the door is closed, without manually resetting the device.
A bolting system which secures the leaf into the frame in two places, normally top and bottom on the leading edge. Auto bolting systems include catches and triggers to automatically re-secure in these places when the door is closed, without manually resetting the device.
A door configuration containing elements outside the scope of the certification.
Assesses organisations against international standards for testing, inspecting, certification and calibration.
A structure formed to allow the doorset to sit on.
A section of Louvred panel to allow air movement through the doorset.
A section of glass to allow you to see through the door.
Material applied to the edges of a door or to the inner edges of its frame to close the clearance opening and minimize or restrict the passage of air, moisture, sound, smoke, and/or dirt.
