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BS 5872:1980

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Specification for locks and latches for doors in buildings
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

12-18-2003

Language(s)

English

Published date

06-30-1980

Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Dimensions of locks and latches
5 Finishes
6 Test sample
7 Sequence of tests
8 Performance requirements
9 Marking
Appendix
A Test methods
Tables
1 Figures showing dimensions for locks and latches in
    category A
2 Strength of bolt spring
Figures
1 Cylinder rim night latch (general details)
2 Cylinder rim night latch (cylinder, rose and
    backplate details)
3 Horizontal mortice lock
4 Upright mortice lock and bathroom lock
5 Striking plates for upright mortice locks and
    bathroom locks
6 Mortice latch (flat case)
7 Mortice latch (tubular case)
8 Bored lock or latch set
9 Apparatus for testing freedom of operation of
    follower and spring bolt action in rim and mortice
    locks and latches
10 Apparatus for testing freedom of operation of cap
    follower and spring bolt action in cylinder rim
    night latches
11 Apparatus for testing strength of knob spindle,
    knob, spring bolt and stopping medium in bored latch
    sets
12 Apparatus for testing axial strength of knobs of
    bored lock and latch sets
13 Apparatus for testing strength of connecting bar in
    rim cylinders
14 Apparatus for testing strength of key
15 Apparatus for testing spring bolt through follower
    or knob
16 Apparatus for testing spring bolt through striking
    plate or staple
17 Apparatus for testing strength of lock or latch
    case, forend and bolt, staple and striking plate

Tests and performance levels for locks and latches for doors used in buildings and for use in housing. Also specifies dimensions. Does not include locks and latches for fire doors.

Committee
B/538/4
DevelopmentNote
REPLACES BS 455: 1957 AND BS 2088: 1954
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
24
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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