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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA – भारत सरकार

Doors and Their

Testing
Requirements

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पर ण
आव यकताएं

CAMTECH/2024/C/DTR/1.0
कैमटे क/2024/ स/डीट आर/1.0
Centre for Advanced Maintenance Technology (CAMTECH)
FEBRUARY/फरवर - 2024 MAHARAJPURA, GWALIOR - 474005
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Doors and Their Testing Requirements

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Foreword

Indian railway holds the major chunk of civil engineering assets in the country. It
is looked at as a premier organization in respect of quality and workmanship. It has
been observed that various types of doors are used in building and the Testing
requirements of such doors are available in staggered form.

CAMTECH has made a nice attempt to provide all the information about the Doors
and their testing requirements which are used in any building at a glance for the
field engineers. Efforts have been made to cover the codal requirements of such
doors.

I hope this handbook will certainly prove to be a valuable source of technical

knowledge and will be quite helpful for civil engineering personnel of Indian
Railway

CAMTECH/Gwalior (Jitendra Singh)

26 February 2024 Principal Executive Director
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Preface

Indian Railway having a lot of stations, buildings, offices and residential

accommodations is vast network spread all over India. Various types of doors are
used in any building. The requirements of such doors are available in various
Indian Standards in staggered form.

Objective of this handbook is to provide all codal information about the doors used
in the building at a glance for the field engineers of Indian Railways. Every effort
has been made to make this handbook useful to civil engineering personnel of
Indian Railways.

This hand book does not supersede any existing information from Railway Board,
RDSO, IRWM and Indian standards available on the subject. This book is not
statutory & contents are for the purpose of guidance only. Most of the data, sketch
and information mentioned here is available in some form or the other in various
books or printed matter.

This handbook is the result of sincere efforts of Shri D. K. Shrivastava,

SSE/CAMTECH, who collected and compiled information, data, etc. from
different sources, and went through the complete text.

We welcome valuable suggestions from our readers for further improvements.

CAMTECH/Gwalior (Deepak Mehra)

26 February 2024 Director/Civil
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CONTENT
Chapter Page
Description
No. No.
Foreword i
Preface ii
Content iii
Correction slip iv
Chapter 1 DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOOR AND THEIR TESTING
REQUIREMENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1 TYPES OF DOOR 1-8
2 TIMBER PANELLED AND GLAZED 9
WOODEN FLUSH DOOR SHUTTERS (SOLID CORE TYPE)
3 14
PLYWOOD FACE PANELS
4 ROLLING SHUTTER 19
5 COLLAPSIBLE STEEL GATES 24
6 MILD STEEL SLIDING DOOR (TOP HUNG TYPE) 27
7 STEEL DOOR 30
MOULDED HIGH DENSITY FIBER (HDF) PANELED DOOR
8 33
SHUTTERS
9 SOLID PANEL FOAM UPVC DOOR SHUTTERS 37
10 GLASS FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS DOORS (GRP) 41
11 BAMBOO-JUTE COMPOSITE HOLLOW CORE DOOR SHUTTER 44
12 OTHER 47
12.1 PVC DOORS 47
12.2 CUPBOARD SHUTTER 48
12.3 WIRE GAUGE SHUTTER 49
12.4 12 MM THICK FRAMELESS TOUGHENED GLASS DOOR 49
12.5 ALUMINIUM DOOR 50
Reference 51
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onwards).

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Chapter 1

DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOOR AND THEIR TESTING REQUIREMENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Door is a solid barrier that is fixed in an opening in a wall, it can be opened for access to and
from buildings and between the rooms or closed to privacy. Similarly doors are provided in the
cup boards also.

There are large varieties of doors which can either be manufactured or are available in the market
for ready fixing. Based on the material of manufacture, some of their types along with their main
feature, advantages and disadvantages are given here to facilitate easy selection. The selection of
suitable material based on their varying characteristics especially in case of timber is itself a vast
subject, the same has not been considered in this handbook. Similarly doors have certain testing
requirements and their testing methods has been detailed in IS 4020:1998. Methods of tests are
not in the scope of present document.

The scope of present handbook is limited to brief discussion of various types of doors and
discussion on codal requirements of dimension & acceptance criterion of the doors which are
mentioned in the IRUSSOR & CPWD DSR.

1.1 TYPES OF DOOR

Various types of doors and reference Indian standards are shown below.

SN Types of Door Reference IS for Door Shutter

1. Ledged, braced and battened timber doors IS 6198:1992
2. Wooden/Timber panelled doors IS 1003 part 1:2003 (2018)
IS 2202 part 1and 2 for solid core type.
3. Flush Doors IS 2191 Part 1and 2 for cellular, hollow
and tubular core type
4. Rolling Shutters IS 6248:1979
5. Collapsible steel gate IS 10521:1983(2022)
6 Mild steel sliding door IS10451: 1983 (2022)
7 Steel door IS 1038:1983 (2022)
8 Moulded High Density Fiber (HDF) Paneled Door IS 15380
9 Solid panel foam UPVC door Shutters IS 15931
10 Glass Fiber reinforced plastic door IS 14856
11 Bamboo jute composite door IS 16096:2013
12 PVC door -
13 Frameless toughened glass door shutter -
14 Aluminium doors -
15 Wire gauge shutters -
16 Cup boards shutter -

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1.1.1 Ledged, Braced and

nd Battened Timber Doors

It is the simplest form of doors and is relatively cheap. It is used for narrow opening and in
position where aesthetically appearance is not considered such as temporary shed, garages etc.
The door consists of vertical boards or battens, which are secured to horizontal pieces called
ledges.

Fig. 1 Ledged, Braced and Battened Timber Door Shutter

Since this door is not part of IRUSSOR & CPWD DSR, it has not been discussed further.

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1.1.2 Paneled and Glazed Door

Traditionally, timber or wood as it is popularly known has

been the main stay for the manufacture of doors/windows.
Its main advantage has been local availability of material
and the ease with which it can be made by the local
carpenters.

Presently large varieties of wood are available in the

market and its selection should be made based on the
properties of longevity and the budget of the house owner.
Although they can be used for all locations in the house,
they are best placed for exterior locations. Fig. 1.2 Timber Paneled Door

Paneled door consist of a framing or rim, which is grooved on the inside edges to receive one or
more panels. The Horizontal members are called rail i.e. top rail, bottom rail, and middle rail etc
and vertical members are called stile. Timber paneled and glazed shutters are governed by the
Indian Standard 1003 part 1:2003 (2018). This door is further discussed in Chapter 2.

1.1.3 Flush Door

Flush doors have becomes very popular these days particularly for
interior work because of their pleasing appearance, simplicity of
construction, less cost and better strength than paneled doors.

Flush doors shutters either a solid core or Cellular, hollow, tubular

core set in a frame work of stiles and rails, which is covered on both
sides with either plywood or a combination of cross bands and face
veneer giving a perfectly flush and joint less surface. Further flush
doors may be classified as Decorative type and Non decorative type.
Fig. 1.3 Flush Door
Flush door shutters shall be classified in two grades as follows:

a) BWP (Boiling Water Proof) Grade: Such flush door shutters recommended for use at
humid and dry locations.
b) MR (Moisture Resistance) Grade: Such flush door shutters recommended for use at dry
locations only.

Cellular, hollow, tubular core type flush door is governed by IS 2191:2022 (Part 1 and 2). Since
this door is not part of IRUSSOR & CPWD DSR, it has not been discussed further.

Flush Doors solid core type is governed by the Indian Standard 2202 (Part 1 and Part 2).

A flush door is a completely smooth door, having plywood or Medium Density Fiberboard fixed
over timber frame which is comparatively light. The hollow core so obtained is often filled with

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a card board core material. Flush doors are most commonly used in the interior of a dwelling,
although with some variations they are also used as exterior doors in houses.

The doors are usually hinged along one side to allow the door to open in one direction only.
Flush doors are commonly provided in houses these days due to the reasons of economy,
pleasing appearance, durability etc and are commonly available in the market.

Flush doors (Solid Core Type) may be classified into two categories viz.

i) Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Solid Core Type) Plywood Face Panels: Governed with IS
2202 Part-1:2023
ii) Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Solid Core Type) Particle Board, High Density Fiber Board,
Medium Density Fiber Board and Fiber Hardboard Face Panels Governed with IS 2202 Part-
2:2022

Flush door (Solid Core Type) is further discussed in Chapter 3.

1.1.4 Rolling Shutters

Rolling shutters are being largely provided at the

entrances of shops, garages, godowns and even in
workshops, power houses, mills and factories for
affording protection and safety, Rolling grills, which
operate on the same principle as rolling shutters, are
being provided for showrooms and display windows for
exhibiting any goods while ensuring safety. These may
also be used in conjunction with rolling shutters where
it is desired to have certain amount of ventilation Fig. 1.4 Rolling Shutter
combined with safety.

The rolling shutters are available in the self closing type, Gear operated type and electrically
operated type.

Rolling Shutter is governed by the Indian Standard 6248:1979(2022) Rolling shutter is further
discussed in Chapter 4.

1.1.5 Collapsible Steel Gate

Collapsible gates are provided at opening where visibility and

maneuverability in width are required along with security.
These are installed at the locations where prevention of entry
is more important than concealing what is within.

Collapsible steel gate is governed by the Indian Standard

10521:1983(2022). Collapsible steel gate is further discussed Fig. 1.5 Collapsible Door
in Chapter 5.

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1.1.6 Mild Steel Sliding Door

Mild steel sliding doors are generally provided in the

goods shed, godowns etc. where security is of major
concern and where sliding of shutters to the sides does not
obstruct the adjacent opening. Shutters are commonly in
use are top hung type.

Steel sliding shutters, top hung type, find extensive

application in godowns, warehouses, etc, where the Fig. 1.6 Mild Steel Sliding Door
sliding of the shutters to the sides does not obstruct the
adjacent openings. These are fixed on the outside only. Two types of shutters arc generally in
use, namely, top hung and bottom resting.

Top hung type mild steel sliding shutter goverened by IS10451: 1983 (2022). Mild steel sliding
gate is further discussed in Chapter 6.

1.1.7 Steel Door

Doors made of steel are being increasingly used in buildings,

due to scarcity and high cost of timber. It is not suffering any
dimensional changes on account of variation in humidity and are
unaffected by termites. Steel doors are more durable and
economical than those of timber.

Steel door is governed by the Indian Standard IS

1038:1983(2022). Steel door is further discussed in Chapter 7. Fig. 1.7 Steel Door

1.1.8 Moulded High Density Fiber (HDF) Paneled Door

HDF moulded doors close the look of wooden panel

doors.HDF panel are pre primed, high density fiber board,
with deep moulded designs on the panel. The number of
panels on the face and design may be selected as per
choice.

Door shutters shall be of the following two types. Fig. 1.8 Moulded High Density
Fiber (HDF) Paneled Door
a) Heavy Duty: Having void area less than and equal to 35 percent, and
b) Light Duty: Having void area more than 35 percent but not exceeding 65 percent.

Each type of door shutter shall be further classified in two grades as follows:

a) BWP (Boiling Water Proof) Grade: Such door shutters recommended for use at humid as
well as dry locations.

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b) MR (Moisture Resistance) Grade: Such door shutters recommended for use in dry
locations only.

Moulded high density fiber (HDF) paneled door Shutters are governed by IS 15380:2023.

Moulded high density fiber (HDF) panelled door is further discussed in Chapter 8.

1.1.9 Solid Panel Foam UPVC Door Shutters

Solid panel foam UPVC door shutters made from foam

UPVC sheet is one of the latest developments in the plastic
industry and a substitute of timber door shutters. Solid panel
foam UPVC door shutters are used in residential buildings,
offices, schools, hospitals, community hall and similar
applications.

It is governed by IS 15931:2012(2022).
Fig. 1.9 Solid Panel Foam
UPVC Door
Solid panel foam UPVC door is further discussed in
Chapter 9.

1.1.10 Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Door

Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics popularly known as GRP is a

general term relating to the reinforcement of plastic with
fibrous glass. Normally it is used internally and governed by
14856:2000(2022).

Glass Fiber reinforced plastic door is further discussed in

Chapter 10.
Fig. 1.10 Glass Fiber
Reinforced Plastic Door
1.1.11 Bamboo Jute Composite Door

Bamboo is one of the fastest renewable plants with a maturity

cycle of 3-4 years, making it a good natural resource
compared to forest hard woods. Bamboo offers good potential
for processing it into composites as a wood substitute.
Bamboo laminates could replace timber in many applications
including for doors & windows and their frames etc.

One of the alternatives to wood product is the jute-coir

composite board which can be utilized for the manufacture of
doors. Natural hard fibers such as coir and jute impregnated Fig. 1.11 Bamboo Jute
with phenolic resins can be used for manufacturing these Composite Door
boards. Bamboo-jute composite doors have the advantage of

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being water resistant, corrosion resistant, termite rresistant, eco-friendly, bio-degradable

degradable and cost
effective. Such doors are being manufactured by a number of entrepreneurs and can be easily
adopted as a substitute for wooden or other type of doors in the house.

Bamboo jute composite door is governed with IS 16096:2013 and further discussed in
Chapter 11.

1.1.12 PVC Door

Panel PVC Shutters are factory made shutter and shall be

brought to site fully assembled. The Solid Panel PVC Door shall
be fabricated from 5 mm PVC sheet. The sheets used may be in
plain colour, printed design or pre laminate veneer shade.
Shutter shall bee made of PVC material conforming to IS 10151.

PVC door is further discussed in Chapter 12.

Fig. 1.12 PVC Door
1.1.13 Frameless Toughened Glass Door Shutter

This is a clear 12 mm toughened safety glass frameless shutter

having a consulate top and bottom self closer mechanism with a
pivot connecting to a discrete metal patch fitting at the top and
bottom corners to the door.

Frameless toughened glass door shutter is further discussed in

Chapter 12. Fig. 1.13 Frameless
Toughened Glass Door
1.1.14 Aluminium Doors

Material, fabrication and dimensions of aluminium doors,

windows and ventilators manufactured from extruded
aluminium alloy sections of standard sizes and designs complete
with fittings, ready for being fixed into the building shal
shall be as
per IS 1948.

Aluminium door is further discussed in Chapter 12. Fig. 1.14 Aluminium Door

1.1.15 Wire Gauge Shutter

Wire gauge shutters (Fly proof) shutters prevent entry of

mosquitoes, flies insects etc. into a building. At the same time
they also allow free circulation of air.

Wire gauge shutter is further discussed in Chapter 12.

Fig. 1.15 Wire Gauge

Shutter

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1.1.16 Cupboard Shutters

Cupboard shutters are provided at cup boards, it may be

panelled, flush or glazed. Cupboard shutter is further
discussed in Chapter 12.

Fig. 1.16 Cupboard shutter

Note: The scope of present handbook is limited to discussion on various types of doors and their
dimensional and testing requirements having Indian Standards only for finished doors that are
mentioned in the IRUSSOR & CPWD DSR. The requirement for material of door is not in the
scope of this handbook.

The requirements are discussed in detail in the respective chapters ahead.

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Chapter 2

TIMBER PANELED AND GLAZED SHUTTERS

2.0 TIMBER PANELED AND GLAZED SHUTTERS ARE GOVERNED BY THE

INDIAN STANDARD 1003 PART 1:2003 (2018).

As discussed earlier, the requirements of timber for door is not in the scope of this handbook.
However, the timber suitable for manufacture of door shutters should be in accordance with
IS 12896. In the present handbook the codal requirements of finished door has been discussed
only.

2.1 COMPONENT OF TIMBER PANELED AND GLAZED DOOR SHUTTERS

 Timber panelled shutters shall be

constructed in the form of timber
framework of stiles and rails with
panel inserts of timber.
 All members of the door shutters
shall be straight, smooth and well
planed faces at right angles to
each other. Any warp or bow
shall not exceed 1.5 mm.
 Stiles, top rails, bottom rails and
lock rails of shutters shall be
made out of one piece of timber
only.
 Intermediate rails, lock rails and
bottom rails exceeding 150 mm
in width may be made out of one
or more pieces of timber, but the
width of each piece shall be not
less than 75 mm.
 All door shutters shall be sanded
and finished smooth. Fig.2.1 Components of Door (Double Panelled Door
 Panels of shutters shall be flat with Timber and Glazed Panels)
and well-sanded to a smooth and level surface.

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2.2 DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCE FOR COMPONENTS OF TIMBER

PANELED AND GLAZED DOOR SHUTTERS

The finished dimensions and tolerances of the different components of door shutters shall be as
given in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1 Dimensions and Tolerances for Components of Door Shutters

(Ref: Table 2 of IS 1003 Part 1)
SN Description Width in mm Thickness in mm
1 Vertical stile top and freeze rail 100± 3 35 ± 1 or 40 ± 1
2 Lock rail 150± 3 35 ± 1 or 40 ± 1
3 Bottom rail 200± 3 35 ± 1 or 40 ± 1
4 Munting 100± 3 35 ± 1 or 40 ± 1
5 Glazing bar 40± 1 35 ± 1 or 40 ± 1

2.3 SIZES AND TYPES OF TIMBER PANELLED AND GLAZED DOOR

SHUTTERS

Sizes and types of the timber panelled and glazed shutters shall generally conform to the modular
sizes specified in Table 2.2

Table 2.2 Dimension of Timber panelled and glazed door shutters

(Ref: Table 3 of IS 1003 Part 1)
SN Designation of Door Width in mm Height in mm
1 8DS20 700 1905 (1945)
2 8DS21 700 2005 (2045)
3 9DS20 800 1905 (1945)
4 9DS21 800 2005 (2045)
5 10DS20 900 1905 (1945)
6 10DS21 900 2005 (2045)
7 12DT20 1100 1905 (1945)
8 12DT21 1100 2005 (2045)
Tolerances: Tolerances on the sizes of door shutters shall be ± 3 mm

Note:
 The designation refers to modular sizes of door openings. First number stands for width and
the last for height in module (M = 100 mm).
 Alphabet 'D' refers to doors, 'S' to single shutter and 'T' to double leaf shutter.

The standard widths and heights for panel doors are arrived at as shown in Fig 2.2 given below.
In case the modular height is taken from the finished floor level, the height of the door shall be
the one given in bracket.

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Fig- 2.2 Sketch Illustrating Dimensions of Shutter

2.4 LOCATION OF FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES

 The lock rail of door shutters, where provided, shall be so placed that its centre line is at a
height of 850 ± 5 mm from the bottom of the shutter.
 Each door shutter shall be fixed to the door frame with hinges of the type specified by the
purchaser, as follows:

Width of Door Shutter Numbers of Fittings

Door shutter of width 900 mm and below Three hinges for single leaf door
Six hinges for double leaved doors, three on
Door shutter of width more than 900 mm
each side and four hinges for single leaf door

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2.5 MARKING

All door shutters shall be hammer-marked or indelibly marked on the exposed edge of a rail with
the following information:

a) Name of the manufacturer or trade-mark, if any;

b) Whether the size of the shutter is Modular' or 'Non-modular
c) Designation (showing width and height in modules) for modular sizes as specified in
Table 2.2, of the actual size (width and height in case of non-modular sizes) along with
appropriate symbols for shutters as given in Note 1 of Table 2.2
d) Group and Grade of timber used for rails and stiles
e) Species of timber, in case of ECO-Mark; and
f) The criteria for which the product has been labelled as ECO-Mark.

2.6 TEST REQUIREMENTS

Test requirements is as per IS 1003 Part 1 and Test method is as per IS 4020.

SN Test Requirement
The dimensions of width and height shall be within a limit of
± 5 mm. The door shutter shall not deviate by more than
Dimensions and 1 mm on a length of 500 mm. The thickness of the door
1
Squareness Test shutter shall be uniform throughout with the permissible
variation of not more than 0.8 mm between any two points.
The thickness of the shutter shall be within a limit of ± 1 mm.
2 General flatness test The twist, cupping and warping shall not exceed 6 mm.
The depth of deviation measured at any point shall not be
3 Local Planeness Test
more than 0.5 mm.
By method mentioned in 2.1 of IS 4020 (Part 10) - Shall not
have any visible damage in any part of the door at the end of
50 successive impacts. Or
4 Slamming test
By method mentioned in 3.1 of IS 4020 (Part 10) - Shall not
have any visible damage in any part of the door at the end of
100 successive impacts.
Shall have no defects such as cracking, tearing or
5 Impact Indentation Test delamination and the depth of indentation shall not be more
than 0.2 mm.
There shall not be any residual deflection of more than one-
tenth of the maximum deflection. The residual deflection
shall not be more than one-tenth of the maximum deflection.
6 Flexure Test
The deflection at the maximum load shall not be more than
one-thirtieth of the length and one-fifteenth of the width,
whichever is less.
The deflection of the edge at the maximum load shall not be
7 Edge Loading Test more than 5 mm. On removal of the loads, the residual
deflection shall not be more than 0.5 mm, failing which the

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test may be repeated on the other edge in the reverse

direction. Also there shall be no lateral buckling by more than
2 mm during loaded condition and no residual lateral
buckling after removal of the load.
There shall be no visible damage in any part of the door after
twenty five blows on each end.
Door shutters, when tested in accordance with 3.1 of IS 4020
8 Shock Resistance Test (Part 8), the normally hung shutter, with hangings, fixings and
fastenings should withstand without any significant
permanent deformation and without deterioration the five
impacts on both sides of the shutter.
Shall not show any deterioration and any residual deformation
9 Buckling Test more than 5 mm after 15 min of unloading and the initial
deflection also shall not be more than 50 mm.
There shall not be any permanent deformation of the fixing or
10 Misuse Test any other part of the door set in hindering its normal working
after the test.
The required load to withdraw the screw completely shall not
Screw Withdrawal be less than I 000 N. On withdrawal, there shall be no visible
11
Resistance Test damage to the surface either by delamination or extra
chipping off at the points of withdrawal.

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Chapter 3

WOODEN FLUSH DOOR SHUTTER (SOLID CORE TYPE)

3.0 FLUSH DOOR SHUTTER (SOLID CORE TYPE)

As mentioned earlier the material for Flush door (Solid Core Type) is not in the scope of this
handbook. This handbook covered the requirements for finished door only.

3.1 CLASSIFICATION OF FLUSH DOOR SHUTTER (SOLID CORE TYPE)

Flush door shutters shall be classified in two grades as follows:

a) BWP (Boiling Water Proof) Grade: Such flush door shutters recommended for use at
humid and dry locations.
b) MR (Moisture Resistance) Grade: Such flush door shutters recommended for use at dry
locations only.

Each of the grades specified above shall be further classified into two types that are decorative
type and non-decorative type for different core construction as given in Table 3.1 A.

Table3.1-A Nature of Construction of Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Solid Core Type)
(Ref: Table 1 of IS 2202 Part-1)
SN Core Type Abbreviation
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Decorative BD
i) Block board
Non-decorative BN
Decorative PD
ii) Particle board
Non-decorative PN

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Medium density fiber Decorative MD

iii)
board Non-decorative MN

Table 3.1B Designation of Wooden Flush Door Shutters, Solid Core Type with Particle
Board, HDF, MDF and Fiber Hardboard Face Panels
(Ref: Table 1 of IS 2202 Part-2)
SN Core Type Abbreviation
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Decorative with skins of decorative veneered/pre
BDPV
laminated particle board/HDF/MDF
Non-decorative with skins of particle
BNP
i) Block board board/MDF/HDF un veneered
Non-decorative with skins of particle
board/HDF/MDF veneered with commercial BNPV
veneers
Decorative with skins of decorative veneered/pre
PDPV
laminated particle board/HDF/MDF
Non-decorative with skins of particle
PNP
ii) Particle board board/HDF/MDF un veneered
Non-decorative with skins of particle
board/HDF/MDF veneered with commercial PNPV
veneers
Decorative with skins of decorative veneered/pre
MDPV
laminated particle board/HDF/MDF
Non-decorative with skins of particle
Medium density MNP
iii) board/HDF/MDF un veneered
fibre board
Non-decorative with skins of particle
board/HDF/MDF veneered with commercial MNPV
veneers

3.2 SIZES OF FLUSH DOOR SHUTTER (SOLID CORE TYPE)

Sizes and thickness of the door shutters shall conform to the modular sizes specified in Table 3.2
(see Fig. 3.1). However, for sizes greater than 12 DT 21, the thickness of such shutters shall be
greater than 35 mm.

Table 3.2 Dimensions of Flush Door shutter (Solid Core Type)

(Ref: Table 2 of IS 2202 Part-1)
Designation of Width Height Thickness
SN
Door Shutters mm mm mm
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
i) 8 DS 20 700 1 905 (1 945)
25 or 30
ii) 8 DS 21 700 2 005 (2 045)
iii) 9 DS 20 800 1 905 (1 945) 30

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iv) 9 DS 21 800 2 005 (2 045)

v) 10 DS 20 900 1 905 (1 945)
35
vi) 10 DS 21 900 2 005 (2 045)
vii) 12 DT 20 1 100* 1 905 (1 945)
35
viii) 12 DT 21 1 100* 2 005 (2 045)
Note:
1. D = Door, S = Single Shutter, and T = Double Leaf Shutter.
2. The designation indicates the size of door opening, the first number referring to width in
modules of 100 mm and the last number the height in modules of 100 mm.

In arriving at the standard widths and heights of flush door shutters, allowances have been made
as given in Fig.3.1. In case, the modular height of door opening is taken from finished floor
level, the height of the flush door shall be the one given in the bracket.
*Combined width of two shutters in closed position.

Fig 3.1 Size of Door

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3.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FLUSH DOOR SHUTTER (SOLID CORE

TYPE)

 All the four edges of the door shutter shall be square.

 Both faces of door shutter shall be sanded to a smooth even texture.

3.4 MARKING
Each shutter shall be legibly and indelibly marked on any of its edges with the following
information:
a) Name of the manufacturer or trade-mark, if any;
b) Grade of door shutter;
c) Abbreviation indicating the nature of construction of the shutter.
d) Whether the size of the shutter is ‘Modular’ or ‘Non-Modular’;
e) Designation as specified in Table 3.2 of the standard for modular sizes; or the actual size
(width and height) for non-modular sizes along with appropriate designation for door
shutters as given in ‘Table 3.2;
f) Thickness of door shutter.
g) Species of timber, in case of ECO Mark; and
h) The criteria for which the shutter has been labeled as ECO Mark (in case the flush door
shutter has been marked with ECO Mark).

3.5 REQUIREMENT OF TEST FOR FLUSH DOOR SHUTTER (SOLID CORE

TYPE)
The testing requirements are as per IS 2202 Part 1 are as under. Test method is as per IS 4020.
SN Test Requirement
The dimensions of width and height shall be within a limit of ± 5
mm. The door shutter shall not deviate by more than 1 mm on a
Dimensions and length of 500 mm. The thickness of the door shutter shall be uniform
1
Squareness Test throughout with the permissible variation of not more than 0.8 mm
between any two points. The thickness of the shutter shall be within
a limit of ± 1 mm.
2 General Flatness Test The twist, cupping and warping shall not exceed 6 mm.
The depth of deviation measured at any point shall not be more than
3 Local Planeness Test
0.5 mm.
Shall not have any visible damage in any part of the door at the end
of 50 successive impacts. or
4 Slamming Test
Shall not have any visible damage in any part of the door at the end
of 100 successive impacts.
There shall be no delamination at the end of the test. Glue lines in all
the exposed edges of the plywood on both faces of the specimen,
5 End Immersion Test between the plywood faces and the stile and rail shall be examined
for delamination. The immersion cycles for MR grade door shutter
shall however be three.
The adhesion is excellent when it is difficult to find the glue line and
6 Knife Test
impossible to keep the tool within it for more than 6 mm without

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cutting into adjacent wood. On pressing upwards, the veneer/facing

sheet usually breaks off over a width only slightly greater than that
of the tool.
Shall be considered to have passed the test if no delamination has
occurred in the glue lines in the plywood or if no single
delamination or more than 50 mm in length and more than 3 mm in
depth has occurred in the assembly glue lines only between the
plywood faces and stile and rail. Delamination at a knot, knot hole, a
7 Glue Adhesion Test pitch pocket and wormhole or other permissible wood defects shall
not be considered in assessing the sample. A door shutter shall be
deemed to have passed the test if both the specimen tested passed
the test. However, in the test for MR grade door shutter, the water
with submerged specimens shall be bought to (60 ± 2) °C in the
place of boiling water.
Impact Indentation Shall have no defects, such as cracking, tearing or delamination and
8
Test the depth of indentation shall not be more than 0.2 mm.
The deflection at the maximum load shall not be more than one
Flexure Test thirtieth of the length and one fifteenth of the width, whichever is
9
less. On removal of the loads, the residual deflection shall not be
more than one tenth of the allowable maximum deflection.
The deflection of the edge at the maximum load shall not be more
than 5 mm. On removal of the loads, the residual deflection shall not
Edge Loading Test be more than 0.5 mm, failing which the test may be repeated on the
10
other edge in the reverse direction. Also, there shall be no lateral
buckling by more than 2 mm during loaded condition and no
residual lateral buckling after removal of the load.
By any one method mentioned in IS4020.
There shall be no visible damage in any part of the door after
Shock Resistance
twenty-five blows on each end. or
11 Test
The normally hung shutter, with hangings, fixings and fastenings
shall with stand without any significant permanent deformation and
without deterioration the five impacts on both sides of the shutter.
Shall not show any deterioration and any residual deformation of
Buckling Resistance
12 more than 5 mm after 15 min of unloading and the initial deflection
Test
also shall not be more than 50 mm.
There shall not be any permanent deformation of the fixing or any
Misuse Test
13 other part of the door set in hindering its normal working after the
test.
There shall not be any visible warping, twisting or delamination and
Varying Humidity where precision is required the maximum departure from the general
14 Test planeness shall not be more than 1.0 mm. The recovery of the
original size after subjecting the door to high and low humidity shall
be at least 90 percent of the change in dimensions.
The required load to withdraw the screw completely shall not be less
Screw Withdrawal
than 1 000 N. On withdrawal, there shall be no visible damage to the
15 Resistance Test
surface either by delamination or extra chipping off at the points of
withdrawal.
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Chapter 4

ROLLING SHUTTER

4.0 ROLLING SHUTTERS

Rolling shutters shall conform to IS 6248:1979(2022). These shall include necessary locking
arrangement and handles etc. These shall be suitable for fixing in the position as specified i.e.
outside or inside on or below lintel or between jambs of the openiopening.
ng. The door shall be either
push and pull type or operated with mechanical device supplied by the firm. Shutters up to 10
square metre shall be of push and pull type and shutters with an area of over 10 square metre
shall generally be provided with reduct
reduction
ion gear operated by mechanical device with chain or
handle, if bearings are specified for each of operation, these shall be paid for separately.

4.1 COMPONENT OF ROLLING SHUTTER

Component of rolling shutter are shown in fig 4.1 given below.

Fig- 4.1 Component Parts of Self

Self-Closing
Closing Rolling Shutter

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 Bottom Lock Plate: The fabricated bar inserted at the bottom of rolling shutter curtain, so
as to lie against the sill, including the slide bolts, pulling handles, etc.
 Bracket Plates: The supporting plates at either end on the top, together with the U-shaped
clamps supporting the entire moving mechanism of the rolling shutter.
 Crank Handle: The winding handle used for raising and lowering mechanical gear-
operated rolling shutters through a bevel gear box.
 Curtain:-The main apron of the rolling shutter consisting of the assembly of lath sections
end-locking clips and the connecting pieces at the top.
 Guide Channels: The channels on either side in which the shutter moves up and down.
 Hood Cover: A sheet metal cover bent into a suitable shape for covering the roller.
 Lath Sections: The individual rolled interlocking laths or slats with which the rolling
shutter curtain is assembled.
 Overall Height:- The distance between the sill and the top of the bracket plate of the
rolling shutter plus an allowance of not more than 150 mm.
Note-The allowance is meant for taking care of the extra curtain height required for partly
covering the roller in the closed position.
 Overall Width: The outer distance between the backs of the two guide channels of the
roiling shutter.
 Pulling Hook: The steel rod shaped into a hook at one end and into a ring at the other, used
for raising and lowering self-coiling type rolling shutters.
 Roller: The entire rolling portion at the top of the shutter including the suspension shaft,
the pulleys, the springs and ball bearing, if any.
 Stopper Height: The stopper height of a rolling shutter shall be the height as measured
from the sill to the bottom of the lock plate, when the rolling shutter is in the full open
position.

4.2 SIZE OF ROLLING SHUTTER

The size of a rolling shutter shall be denoted by specifying the clear width (W) and the clear
height (H) of the opening for which the rolling shutter is required, in the following manner, care
shall be taken to mention the width first always.

2500 (W) x3500 (H) mm

The clear size of rolling shutters shall be defined and identified as given as under:

4.2.1 Clear Size: The clear size of a rolling shutter, to suit any opening, shall be arrived at by
measuring the opening as follows:

a) Clear width: The clear distance between the two jambs of the opening.
b) Clear height: The clear distance between the sill and the soffit (Bottom of lintel) of
the opening.

4.2.2 Stopper Height: The maximum available stopper height shall be 10 cm less than the
clear height of the rolling shutter, although special arrangements may be made for the
stopper height to be equal to the clear height, in exceptional cases.

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4.3 TYPE OF ROLLING SHUTTER

The different types of rolling shutters based on standard positions of fixing and the standard
designations applicable to them shall be as given in Table 4.1 ( see also Fig. 4.2 ).

Table 4.1 Types of shutters based on standard position of fixing

(Ref: Table 1 of IS 6248)
Designation Representing Description
Inside and above With guide channels overlapping the jambs on the inside face of
Type I A
soffit the wall on either side and with the roll bon the face of the lintel
inside.
Inside and below
Type IB With guide channels as in Type IA, but with the roll below soffit
soffit
level inside.
Outside and above With guide channels overlapping the jambs on the outside face
Type OA
soffit of the wall on either side and with the roll on the face of the
lintel outside.
Outside and below With guide channels as in Type OA, but with the roll below
Type OB
soffit soffit level outside (where sunshades, CHAJJAS, etc, project
from the soffit level).
With guide channels projecting into the opening in front of the
Jamb, projecting and jambs and with the roll mounted in between the jambs just
Type JPB
below soffit below soffit level.
(For example, when a large opening is surrounded by concrete
columns on either side and a concrete beam on top).
With guide channels embedded inside the jambs in grooves and
with the roll mounted in between the jambs (slightly recessed at
Jamb, embedded and
Type JEB the top) just below soffit level. The exact position where the
below soffit
guide channel is to be embedded in the thickness of the wall is
left to the preference of the user, as it will not affect the
fabrication.

Fig. 4.2 Fixing of Rolling Shutters

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4.3.1 Types of Rolling Shutters and Applicable Sizes: Rolling shutters shall be supplied in
the following alternative types based on different methods of operation .The size range
applicable to each type shall be as follows:

a) Self-Closing Type (Push-Pull Type or Manual Type ): It shall be used up to a

maximum of about 8 m2 clear area without ball bearings and up to a clear area of
about 12 ms with ball bearings.
b) Gear-Operated Type (Mechanical Type): It shall be fitted with ball bearings. It
shall be used up to a maximum of about 25 m 2 clear area, if the rolling shutter is
operated by a bevel gear-box and crank handle and up to a maximum of about 35 m 2
clear area, if the rolling shutter is operated by chain wheel and hand chain, mounted
directly on the-worm shaft.
c) Electrically Operated Type: It shall be used up to a maximum of about 50 m2 clear
area.

Fig.4.3 Types of Rolling Shutter

4.4 ROLLING GRILLS

Rolling grills are similar in design, construction and operation

to rolling shutters and consequently all the provisions
applicable to rolling shutter apply equally to rolling grills,
except in respect of the curtains. Rolling grill curtains may be
built of aluminium alloy or cold-rolled steel sheet links of
0.90 mm thickness assembled on tubes or rods. Grills may
also be manufactured out of 8 mm diameter mild steel or
aluminium alloy round bars. Fig 4.4 Rolling Grill

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The function of a rolling grill is to provide visibility and/or ventilation, where necessary. At the
same time, it provides less protection and less safety as compared to a rolling shutter. This factor
shall be borne in mind when specifying rolling grills.

Rolling Shutter-cum-Grill-In situations where a certain

amount of ventilations combined with safety is called
for, for example, in transformer rooms, sub-stations,
etc, the rolling shutter may have a small rolling grill
portion either at the top or at the bottom or at both
places. The height of the grill portion shall be a
maximum of 0.5 m.

Fig 4.5 Rolling Shutter cum Grill

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Chapter 5

COLLAPSIBLE STEEL GATES

5.0 COLLAPSIBLE GATES

Collapsible gates are governed with IS 10521:1983(2022) and provided at opening where
visibility and maneuverability in width are required along with security.

5.1 COMPONENTS OF COLLAPSIBLE GATE

Components are shown in figure below. Brief descriptions of components are as under:

Fig- 5.1 Components of Collapsible Gate

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 Top Runner: The flat section provided at the top of the gate which acts as the guide for
running of the gate at the top or runner for the wheels to roll when they are fixed at the top.
‘T’ section also can be used as top runner when the wheels are fixed at bottom.
 Bottom Runner: The ‘T’ or ‘E’ section suitably fixed on the ground over which the
wheels, attached to the gate, roll and act as the guide for running of the gate at the bottom.
 Vertical Channels: Channels held in pair by means of spacers, rivets and running for the
full height of the opening.
 Crossings or Lacings: Flats connecting three adjacent vertical channels as shown in the
Fig. 1 above.
 Spacers or Sockets: Tubes used to keep the distance between a pair of vertical channel
uniform. This is an important component, since, if the spacing between the channels is not
kept uniform, the collapsing and stretching of the gate would become difficult.
 Roller Wheels: Wheels which carry the entire weight of the gate and roll on the bottom or
top runner.

5.2 TYPES OF COLLAPSIBLE GATE

Collapsible gates may be classified into the following types:

a) Gates fixed under the lintel,

b) Gates fixed outside the opening,
c) Gates fixed inside the opening, and
d) Gates fixed on movable top and bottom channels with swinging arrangement on either side.

The above types may be with single panel collapsible at the right end or left end or with double
panels collapsible at respective ends with wheels attached to the gates rolling on bottom or top
runners.

5.3 SIZES OF COLLAPSIBLE GATE

Collapsible gates are recommended for a maximum height of 3 m. There is no restriction in

width.

When the gate is fitted under the lintel, the width and height of the gate shall be the same as that
of the opening. But when the gate is fixed inside or outside the opening, the width of the gate
shall be the clear width of opening plus the width of the gate in the collapsed position and the
height shall be 150 mm more than the clear height to enable usage of the full opening.

5.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR COLLAPSIBLE GATE

 Collapsible gates shall be fabricated from rolled steel channels, T or E sections and flats as
shown in Fig. 5.1. These shall be provided with roller wheels at bottom to roll on ‘T’ or ‘E’
bottom runners or with wheels at top to roll on flat top runner.
 The channels shall have a maximum spacing of 100 mm when the gate is in closed
position. The vertical channels shall be first riveted in pairs with toes face to face and with
the spacers in position. The crossings shall be introduced at appropriate positions and

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riveted. One set of crossings shall extend from 450 to 600 mm in height and the clear space
between two sets of crossings shall be within 150 mm. The edges shall then be trimmed,
locking eyes and handles welded or riveted and the roller wheels fitted in the respective
channels.
 The number and size of roller wheels shall be dependent on the width of the gate and shall
be as given in Table 5.1. The roller wheels shall be capable of taking the weight of the gate.
For gates of width more than 1.5 m and up to 2.0 m, the wheels may be fitted with ball
bearings; and for gates of width above 2.0 m, the wheels shall be fitted with ball bearings.
Single row ball bearings, self lubricating type shall be used.
 The bottom and top runners shall be fabricated separately with necessary holding fixtures
for burying in the ground or fixing in the lintel or to the walls, as the case may be.
 Suitable holding fixtures shall be provided for fixing the end channels at the face of the
openings.
 The fabricated parts shall be finished with a coat of red oxide primer, conforming to
IS:102:1962.

5.5 MARKING

Each gate shall be clearly and legibly marked with the following information:

a) Name of the manufacturer or trade-mark, if any;

b) Height, width and type; and
c) Year of manufacture.

Table 5.1 Requirements of Roller Wheels

(Ref: Table 1 of IS 10521)
Size of the roller Quantity Whether ball
Width and panel in (metre)
wheel in mm required bearing to be fitted
Up to 1.0 single panel 40 2 No
Above 1.0 and up to 1.5 single panel 40 3 No
Above 1.5 and up to 2.0 single panel 50 3 Optional
Up to 2.0 double panel 50 4 Optional
Above 2.0 and up to 2.5 double panel 65 6 Yes
Above 2.5 and up to 3.0 double panel 65 6 Yes
Above 3.0 and up to 3.5 double panel 5 8 Yes
Above 3.5 and up to 4.0 double panel 65 8 Yes
Note: For every additional width of 1.0 m or part thereof, two additional wheels shall be
provided.

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Chapter 6

MILD STEEL SLIDING DOOR (TOP HUNG TYPE)

6.0 TOP HUNG TYPE SLIDING SHUTTER

Top hung type sliding shutter (Top Hung Type) is goverened by IS 10451: 1983 (2022).

6.1 COMPONENTS FOR MILD STEEL SLIDING DOOR

Various components of the sliding shutters are as under. (Fig -.6.1)

 Shutter Leaf: A structural frame of angles or tees covered on one side or both sides with
mild steel sheets, GI sheets, plain or corrugated; or rolling shutter laths.
 Top Runner (or Track): A mechanism on which the shutter leaf hangs and is slided over.
This is made up of mild steel flats or angles or cold rolled mild steel special track sections.
 Bottom Guide: An arrangement to guide the movement of the shutter at the bottom.
 Gear Mechanism: An arrangement consisting of a pulley or a group of pulleys with or
without ball bearings called ‘trolley’ which rolls over or within the track/top runner.

Fig- 6.1 Components of Sliding Shutter

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6.2 SIZE OF SLIDING SHUTTER

The size of the shutter shall be greater than the actual opening for weather protection. The height
of the shutter shall be at least 150 mm more and width at least by 300 mm more than the size of
the opening.

6.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR SLIDING SHUTTER

 Sliding shutters may be with single leaf or two leaves. The shutter leaves shall be
fabricated from mild steel angle frames using angles of size not less than 50 x 50 X 5 mm
for shutters up to 2 m width and 2.5 m height and 65 X 65 X 6 mm for bigger sizes.
 Stiffeners shall be provided with mild steel angle or mild steel tees at intervals not
exceeding 1 m and covered on one or both sides with mild steel sheets of thickness not less
than 3.15 mm or galvanized steel sheets of thickness not less than 2 mm or rolling shutter
laths of thickness not less than 1.20 mm.
 The framing pieces shall be suitably notched and welded with due particular attention to
sequence of welding so as to avoid distortion.
 The stiffening tees or angles shall he equally spaced vertically to suit the available width of
sheets. Similarly, the horizontal stiffeners shall also be spaced depending on the length of
the sheet.
 In cases where rolling shutter laths are used for the covering, there shall be no restriction in
the spacing of the stiffeners.
 The vertical stiffeners shall be taken for the full height and only the horizontal stiffeners
shall be out at the crossings.
 The mild steel black sheet shall be tack welded to the inside of the frame, with 25 mm run
of weld spaced 200 mm apart, paying due attention of welding sequence, to avoid
distortion.
 When sheet covering is done on both sides, the inner side shall be covered first by tacking
and the outer side sheet shall be plug welded and ground so that the frame work within is
not seen outside.
 Welding of two or more sheets to get the desired width or length shall not be permitted.
 When rolling shutter laths are used for covering, the lath shall be interlinked first and
placed over the frame work of angle and tees and tack welded to the inside of the frame. If
laths are to be provided on both sides, the second covering shall be plug welded in a similar
manner as done in case of mild steel sheets .
 Locking and bolting arrangements shall be welded to the frames.
 Separate brackets shall be provided for holding the sliding gears so that access is available
for repairs at any time.

6.4 MARKING

Each shutter shall be marked with labels containing following information:

a) Name of the manufacturer or the trade-mark, if any;

b) Height and width of the shutter;
c) Type of roller mechanism; and
d) Date of manufacture.

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6.5 MS SHEET SLIDING SHUTTER

These shall be manufactured as per drawings and specification. These shall be fabricated from
mild steel sheets.

The shutters shall be double or single leaf shutter as specified. The shutters shall be fabricated of
specified size of M.S. angle iron frame diagonally braced with the same size of M.S. angle
riveted /welded together with 3mm gusset plate at junction to form a rigid frame. M.S. sheet of 1
mm thickness or as specified shall be fixed to the frame with rivets/welds as approved by the
Engineer- in-charge.

These shall also be provided with top and bottom guide rails of specified size angles or T- irons
and 25 mm diameter pulley or with 25 mm
diameter ball bearing at the bottom and
guide block with steel pulleys at the top.
The shutters shall also be provided with
locking arrangement, handles, stoppers,
and holdfasts, other fittings as specified in
the description of the item.

The guide rails shall be sufficiently long

and continued along the wall on both ends
so that the sliding shutters can rest against
the walls, giving full opening when so Fig 6.2 MS Sheet Sliding Shutter
required.

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Chapter 7

STEEL DOOR
7.0 STEEL DOOR

Steel doors are commonly used and are governed by IS 1038:1983(2022).

7.1 COMPONENTS OF STEEL DOORS

Components of steel door and windows are shown in fig given below.

Fig. 7.1 Components of Steel Doors

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7.2 STANDARD SIZES, TOLERANCES AND DESIGNATIONS OF STEEL DOOR

Standard sizes of steel doors are shown in Fig.7.2 given below.

Fig- 7.2 Standard Size of Steel Doors

7.2.1 Tolerance: The sizes indicated in Fig. 2, for door shall not vary by more than ± 1.5 mm.

7.2.2 Designation: Doors, windows, ventilators and fixed-lights shall be designated by

symbols denoting their width, type and height in succession in the following manner:

a) Width: It shall be indicated by the number of modules in the width of opening.

b) Type: It shall be indicated by the following letters of alphabet:

C = Centre hung shutter,

F = Fixed glass panes,

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H = With horizontal glazing bars,

N = Without horizontal glazing bars,
S = Side hung shutters, and
T = Top hung shutters.

c) Height: It shall be indicated by the number of modules in the height of opening.

Example: A window of a width of 10 modules and height 12 modules having horizontal

glazing bars and side hung shutters is designated by 10 HS 12.

7.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR STEEL DOOR

All the steel surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned free of rust, mill scale, dirt, oil, etc, either by
mechanical means, for example, stand or shot blasting or by chemical means, for example,
pickling and then finished either with painting only or phosphating and painting or by hot dip
galvanizing as may be agreed to between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

7.4 MARKING

All doors, windows, ventilators and fixed-lights shall carry an identification of the manufacturer
or trade-mark, if any and the process of welding adopted.

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Chapter 8

MOULDED HIGH DENSITY FIBER (HDF) PANELED DOOR SHUTTERS

8.0 MOULDED HIGH DENSITY FIBER (HDF) PANELED DOOR SHUTTERS

Moulded high density fiber (HDF) paneled door Shutters governed by IS 15380:2023 is pre-
primed, high density fiberboard, with deep moulded designs on the panel. Typical moulded HDF
paneled door shutter is shown in Fig 8.1 given below for information.

Fig- 8.1 Typical Moulded HDF Panel Door Shutter

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8.1 SIZES OF MOULDED HDF PANELED DOOR SHUTTERS

Sizes of the door shutters shall conform to the modular sizes specified in Table 8.1
Table 8.1 Dimensions of Moulded HDF Paneled Door Shutters
(Ref: Table 1 of IS 15380)
Designation of Door Nominal Width Nominal Height Thickness
SN
Shutters mm mm mm
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
i) 8 DS 20 700 1905 25 or 30
ii) 8 DS 21 700 2005 25 or 30
iii) 9 DS 20 800 1905 30
iv) 9 DS 21 800 2005 30
v) 10 DS 20 900 1905 35
vi) 10 DS 21 900 2005 35
vii) 12 DT 20 1100 1905 35
viii) 12 DT 21 1100 2005 35

8.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENT FOR MOULDED HDF PANELED DOOR

SHUTTERS
 All the four edges of the door shutter shall be square.
 The surfaces of the shutter shall be pre-primed. The shutter may be supplied either in
textured or smooth surface finish.
8.3 MARKING
Each shutter shall be legibly and indelibly marked on any of its edges with the following
information:
a) Name of the manufacturer or trademark, if any
b) Type and Grade of door shutter
c) Designation of door
d) Thickness of door shutters

8.4 TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MOULDED HDF PANELED DOOR

SHUTTERS
Testing requirements are as per IS 15380 and test methods are as per IS 4020. Testing
requirements are as under.
SN Test Description
Door shutters when tested in accordance with IS 4020 (Part 2), the
dimensions of the nominal width and height shall be within a limit of +5 mm.
Dimensions and The door shutter shall not deviate by more than 1 mm on a length of 500 mm.
1
Squareness Test The thickness of the door shutter shall be uniform throughout with the
permissible variation of not more than 0.8 mm between any 2 points. The
nominal thickness of the shutter shall be within a limit of ±1 mm.

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General Flatness Door shutters when tested in accordance with IS 4020 (Part 3), the twist,
2
Test cupping and warping shall not exceed 6 mm.
Door shutters when tested in accordance with IS 4020 (Part 4), the depth of
Local Planeness
3 deviation measured at any point shall not be more than 0.5 mm. Measurement
Test
should be taken in a way to avoid the areas etched for simulated grain effect.
Door shutters when tested in accordance with IS 4020 (Part 13), shall be no
de lamination at the end of the test. Glue lines between the HDF panel faces
End Immersion
4 and the stile and rail shall be examined for de lamination in the immersed
Test
portion of the shutter. The immersion cycles for MR grade door shutter shall
however be three.
Door shutters, when tested in accordance with IS 4020 (Part 15), shall be
considered to have passed the test if no delamination has occurred in the glue
lines between the HDF panel faces and stile and rail. De lamination at a knot,
Glue Adhesion knot hole, a pitch pocket and wormhole or other permissible wood defects
5
Test shall not be considered in assessing the sample. A door shutter shall be
deemed to have passed the test if both the specimen tested passed the test.
However, in the test for MR grade. The water with submerged specimen shall
be bought to (60 ± 2) °C in the place of boiling water.
Door shutters when tested in accordance with IS 4020 (Part 10), shall not
6 Slamming Test have any visible damage in any part of the door shutter at the end of 50
successive impacts in the horizontal position.
Impact On the flat part of the empanelment shall have no defects cracking, tearing
7
Indentation Test and delamination and the depth of indentation shall not be more than 0.2 mm.
The deflection at the maximum load shall not be more than one thirtieth of
the length and one fifteenth of the width, whichever is less. On removal of the
8 Flexure Test
loads, the residual deflection shall not be more than one tenth of the
allowable maximum deflection.
The deflection of the edge at the maximum load shall not be more than 5 mm.
On removal of the loads, the residual deflection shall not be more than 0.5
Edge Loading
9 mm, failing which the test may be repeated on the other edge in the reverse
Test
direction. Also, there shall be no lateral buckling by more than 2 mm during
loaded condition and no residual lateral buckling after removal of the load.
For soft and light body impact, there shall be no visible damage in any part of
the door shutter after fifteen blows. When tested for soft and heavy body
Shock Resistance
10 impact, the normally hung door shutter with hangings, fixings and fastenings
Test
shall withstand without any significant permanent deformation and without
deterioration the five impacts on both sides of the shutter.
Shall not show any deterioration and any residual deformation more than 5
Buckling
11 mm after 15 min of unloading and initial deflection also shall not be more
Resistance Test
than 50 mm.
There shall not be any permanent deformation of the fixing or any other part
12 Misuse Test
of the door set in hindering its normal working after the test.
There shall not be any visible warping, twisting or delamination and where
precision is required the maximum departure from the general planeness shall
Varying
13 not be more than 1.0 mm. The maximum the recovery of the original size
Humidity Test
after subjecting the door shutter to high and low humidity shall be at least 90
percent of the change in dimensions.
Screw The required load to withdraw the screw completely shall not be less than
14 Withdrawal 1000 N. On withdrawal, there shall be no visible damage to the surface either
Resistance Test by delamination or extra chipping off at the points of withdrawal. In case, if it

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is not possible to take specimens of size as given in IS 4020 (Part 16), the test
shall be carried out on specimens of size 150 mm x actual width of
longitudinal edge of the door shutter.

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Chapter 9

SOLID PANEL FOAM UPVC DOOR SHUTTERS

9.0 SOLID PANEL FOAM UPVC DOOR SHUTTER

Solid panel Foam UPVC door shutter is governed by IS 15931:2012(2022).

9.1 DIMENSIONS, SIZES AND TOLERANCES FOR SOLID PANEL FOAM UPVC
DOOR SHUTTERS

The finished dimensions and tolerances of door shutters and its components shall generally
conform to the modular sizes specified in Table 9.1 (see Fig.1).

The nominal thickness of door shutters shall be of 30 mm for each of the sizes indicated in Table
9.1.

9.1.1 Tolerance

 The tolerance on size of door shutters shall be +3 mm and - 0 mm.

 The tolerance on thickness of door shutters shall be +2 mm and - 0 mm.
 The tolerance on joinery of the components shall be +5 mm and - 0 mm.

Table 9.1 Dimension & Tolerance of

Solid Panel Foam UPVC Door Shutters and Components
(Ref: Table 1 of IS 15931)
SN Width in mm Height in mm Stile in mm Rail in mm
1 2 3 4 5
i) 700 2005 (2045) 50 75
ii) 800 2005 (2045) 75 100
iii) 900 2005 (2045) 100 125

Note:
1. Standard sizes of door frame are covered in IS 4021.
2. The standard widths and heights for doors have been arrived at as shown in Fig. 9.2. In case
the modular height is taken from the finished floor level, the height of the door shall be the
one given in bracket.
3. Gap inserts of 15 mm shall be provided between stiles and rails and panels.
4. For door shutters larger than 1.6 m2, an additional mild steel tube of 15mm × 15 mm shall be
provided at a distance of 75 mm from the tube under the top rail.

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9.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLID PANEL FOAM UPVC DOOR

SHUTTERS

 The surface of the shutters shall be free from any visible defects such as pin holes, small
pores, crazing, blistering, wrinkling, impurities, colour blotches, etc.
 The panels of the dooror shutters shall be flat and shall have smooth and level surface.
 All the four edges of the door shutter shall be square.
 The shutter shall be free from twist or warp.
 The colour of the door shutters shall be as agreed to between the purchaser and the
manufacturer.

Fig. 9.1 Solid Panel Foam UPVC Door Shutters

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Fig- 9.2 Dimensions of Shutters

9.3 MARKING
Door shutters shall be clearly and indelibly marked on exposed edge of a rail with the following
information:
a) Manufacturer’s name or trade-mark;
b) Whether the size of the shutter is ‘Modular’ or ‘Non-modular’;
c) Width and height for modular sizes as specified in Table1, or the actual size (width and
height in case of non modular sizes);
d) Lot or batch number and year of manufacture;
e) For indoor use only

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9.4 TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLID PANEL FOAM UPVC DOOR

SHUTTERS

Testing requirements are as per IS:15931:2012(2022) and test method is as per IS 4020. Testing
requirements are as under.

SN Test Description
Nominal width and height of door shutters shall be within a limit
of +3 mm and - 0 mm
Dimensions and The nominal thickness of the shutter shall be within limit of
1
Squareness Test +2 mm and – 0 mm
The difference in length of the diagonals shall not be more than
3 mm.
General Flatness The twist, cupping and warping of door shutters shall not exceed
2
Test 2 mm.
Shutters shall have no defect such as cracking, tearing or
Impact Indentation
3 delamination and the depth of indentation shall not be more than
Test
0.3 mm.
Shutter shall not have any visible damage in any part at the end of
4 Slamming Test
50 successive impacts.
The deflection of the edge of the door shutter at the maximum
load shall not be more than 8 mm. On removal of the loads, the
5 Edge Loading Test
residual deflection shall not be more than 0.7 mm, failing which
the test may be repeated on the other edge in the reverse direction.
There shall be no visible damage in any part of the door shutter
after twenty five blows on both sides of the shutter. Slight
depression at the struck point shall be permissible.
Shock Resistance
6 When tested in accordance with a normally hung door shutter with
Test
hanging, fixings and fastenings should withstand without any
significant permanent deformation and without deterioration, one
impact on both sides of the shutter.
The shutter shall not show any deterioration and any residual
Buckling Resistance
7 deformation more than 5 mm after 30 min of unloading (initial
Test
deflection will not be relevant).
There shall not be any permanent deformation of the fixing or any
8 Misuse Test other part of the door set hindering its normal working after the
test.
on the stiles where the hinges are fitted as well as where fittings
and fixtures are mounted. The required load to withdraw the screw
Screw Withdrawal completely shall not be less than 1 000 N.
9
Test On withdrawal, there shall be no visible damage to the surface
either by delamination or extra embossing at the points of
withdrawal.

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Chapter 10

GLASS FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS DOORS (GRP)

10.0 GLASS FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS DOORS (GRP)

Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics popularly known as GRP is a general term relating to the
reinforcement of plastic with fibrous glass, normally be used internally and governed by
14856:2000 (2022).

10.1 DIMENSIONS, SIZES AND TOLERANCES FOR GLASS FIBER REINFORCED

PLASTICS DOORS

The finished dimensions and tolerances of the different components of door shutter shall be as
given in Table 10.1.
Table 10.1 Dimension and Tolerances of Components of
Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics Doors
(Ref: Table 1 of IS 14856)
SN. Description Width in mm Thickness in mm
1 Vertical stile, top and freeze rail 90±3 30±1or 35±1
2 Lock rail 120±3 30±1or 35±1
3 Bottom rail 150±3 30±1or 35±1

 Minimum thickness of GRP laminate of hollow rails and stiles shall be 3 mm.
 Minimum thickness of GRP laminate used for panel in the shutter shall be 5 mm.

10.2 SIZE AND TYPE OF GLASS FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS DOORS

Sizes and types of the shutters shall generally conform to the modular sizes specified in Table
10.2.
Table 10.2 Dimensions of Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics Doors Shutters
(Ref: Table 2 of IS 14856)
Designation of Door Width Height
SN
Shutters mm mm
(1) (2) (3) (4)
i) 8 DS 20 700 1 905
ii) 8 DS 21 700 2 005
iii) 9 DS 20 800 1 905
iv) 9 DS 21 800 2 005
v) 10 DS 20 900 1 905
vi) 10 DS 21 900 2 005
vii) 12 DT 20 1 100 1 905
viii) 12 DT 21 1 100 2 005

Tolerances: Tolerances on the sizes of door shutters shall be + 0 / - 4 mm’

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10.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GLASS FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS

DOORS

 The surface of the moulded shutters shall be free from any visible defects such as small
pores, crazing, blistering, wrinkling, impurities, defective impregnation, colour blots and
aggregate defects.
 Scattered pin holes duly repaired and finished by applying resin and not noticeable shall be
acceptable.
 Panels, rails and stiles of the door shutters shall be flat and shall have smooth and level
surface.
 Shutter shall be finished in colour and design as required by the purchaser.

10.4 MARKING

All door shutters conforming to this specification shall be marked with the following
information:

a) Name of manufacturer or trade-mark, if any; and

b) Lot num her/date of manufacture for identification

10.5 TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR GLASS FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS

DOORS

Testing requirements of material is as per clause 10.1 of IS 14856 also required.

Testing requirements for shutters are as per IS 14856:2000 (2022) and method of test is as per IS
4020 and are detailed as under:

SN Test Description
The dimensions of nominal width and height shall be within a limit of
± 1.5 mm. The door shutter shall not deviate by more than 1mm on a
Dimensions and length of 500 mm.
1
Squareness Test The thickness of the door shutter shall be uniform throughout with the
permissible variation of not more than 0.8 mm between any two points.
The nominal thickness of the shutter shall be within a limit of +1.5mm.
2 General Flatness Test The twist, cupping and warping shall not exceed 6 mm.
The depth of deviation measured at any point shall not be more than
3 Local Planeness Test
0.5 mm.
Door shutters, when tested in accordance with 2.1 of IS 4020 (Part 10),
shall not have any 50 successive impacts.
4 Slamming Test. Door shutters, when tested in accordance with 3.1 of IS 4020 (Part 10),
shall not have any visible damage in any part of the door at the end of
I00 successive impacts.
Impact Indentation Shall have no defects such as cracking, tearing or delamination and the
5
Test depth of indentation shall not be more than 0.2 mm.
The deflection of the edge at the maximum load shall not be more than
6 Edge Loading Test 5 mm. On removal of the loads, the residual deflection shall not be
more than 0.5 mm, failing which the test may be repeated on the other

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edge in the reverse direction. Also there shall be no lateral buckling by

more than 2 mm during loaded condition and no residual lateral
buckling after removal of the load.
There shall be no visible damage in any part of the door after twenty-
five blows on each end.
Door shutters, when tested in accordance with 3.1 of IS 4020 (Part 8),
7 Shock Resistance Test
the normally hung shutter, with hangings, fixings and fastenings should
withstand without any significant permanent deformation and without
deterioration the five impacts on both sides of the shutter.
Shall not show any deterioration and any residual deformation more
Buckling Resistance
8 than 5 mm after 15 min of unloading and the initial deflection also
Test
shall not be more than 50 mm.
There shall not be any permanent deformation of the fixing or any
9 Misuse Test
other part of the door set in hindering its normal working after the test.

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Chapter 11

BAMBOO-JUTE COMPOSITE HOLLOW CORE DOOR SHUTTER

11.0 BAMBOO-JUTE COMPOSITE HOLLOW CORE DOOR SHUTTER

Bamboo-jute composite hollow core door shutters are governed by IS 16096:2013.

11.1 SIZES OF BAMBOO-JUTE COMPOSITE HOLLOW CORE DOOR SHUTTER

Sizes of the door shutters shall generally conform to the modular sizes specified in Table 11.1.
Sizes other than modular sizes as agreed to between the manufacturer and the purchaser may also
be permitted. The nominal thickness of the shutters shall be as specified in Table 11.1.

For sizes other than modular sizes the nominal thickness of the shutters shall be as agreed to
between the manufacturer and the purchaser but shall not be less than that specified for the
nearest higher modular size of shutter given in Table 11.1.

Table 11.1 Dimensions and Thickness of

Bamboo-Jute Composite Hollow Core Door Shutter
(Ref: Table 1 of IS 16096)
Designation of Width Height Thickness
SN
Door Shutters mm mm mm
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
i) 8 DS 20 700 1905 25
ii) 8 DS 21 700 2005 25
iii) 9 DS 20 800 1905 25
iv) 9 DS 21 800 2005 25
v) 10 DS 20 900 1905 25
vi) 10 DS 21 900 2005 25
vii) 12 DT 20 1100* 1905 30
viii) 12 DT 21 1100* 2005 30

Note:
1. D = Door, S = Single Shutter, and T = Double Leaf Shutter.
2. The designation indicates the size of door opening, the first number referring to width in
modules of 100 mm and the last number the height in modules of 100 mm.

In arriving at the standard widths and heights of flush door shutters, allowance have been made
as given in Fig.11.1 In case, the modular height of door opening is taken from finished floor
level, the height of the flush door shall be the one given in the bracket.
*Combined width of two shutters in closed position.

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Fig. 11.1 Typical Illustration of Hollow Door Shutter

11.2 COMPONENTS OF BAMBOO-JUTE COMPOSITE HOLLOW CORE DOOR

SHUTTER

Components are shown in fig 11.1 above.

Components Description
Bamboo-jute composite frame for holding the core shall be constructed from stiles
and top, bottom and one intermediate rail (see also Fig. 11.1). In each segment of
Hollow Core
the core, bamboo-jute composite intermediate frames minimum 20 mm wide and
minimum 15 mm thick shall be fixed, equally spaced at a maximum of 180 mm
from frame to frame and frame to stile.
Stiles and Rails Stiles and rails shall be of one piece constructed from bamboo-jute composite, each
not less than 50 mm wide and 15 mm thick.
Face panel shall be made of plane bamboo-jute composite sheet of minimum 2.5
mm thick. The face panels shall be glued on both faces of the core and riveted to the
Face Panel
framework with sufficient number of aluminium rivets. Riveting shall be done after
drilling only. Counter sunk shall be done on face panel to maintain the surface
planeness.

11.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BAMBOO-JUTE COMPOSITE HOLLOW

CORE DOOR SHUTTER

 All the four edges of the door shutters shall be square. The shutter shall be free from twist
or warp in its plane. The surface of door shutters shall be generally of smooth finish. Minor
deviations from the smooth finish without impairing the strength or performance of the
shutters may be permitted.

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 Both faces of the door shutters shall be sanded to a smooth even texture.
 Door shutters shall be primer coated, if required by the purchaser.

Fig 11.2 Bamboo-Jute Composite

Hollow Core Door Shutter

11.4 MARKING

Each door shutter shall be legibly and indelibly stamped or marked by any suitable method with
the following information:

a) Name of the manufacturer or trade mark, if any;

b) Lot No./ Year of manufacture;
c) Whether the size of the shutter is ‘Modular’ or ‘Non-modular’; and
d) Nominal dimensions.

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Chapter 12

OTHER DOORS

12.0 OTHER TYPES OF DOOR

In addition to described in earlier chapters, some other types of door also available. We
discussed in brief in this handbook for ready reference.

12.1 PANEL PVC DOOR SHUTTER

Panel PVC Shutters are factory made shutter and shall be brought to site fully assembled. The
Solid Panel PVC Door shall be fabricated from 5 mm PVC sheet. The sheets used may be in
plain colour, printed design or pre laminate veneer shade. Shutter shall be made of PVC material
conforming to IS 10151. At present there is no Indian standard specification for PVC Door,
however requirement as per CPWD specification has been discussed. (Ref.: CPWD specification
volume I-2019 Para 9.19.4)

12.1.1 Components of PVC Shutter: Components shown in fig. 12.1 below.

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Fig.12.1 Components of PVC door

12.1.2 Test requirements for PVC Door: Testing requirements for PVC door as per reference
of CPWD specification volume I-2019 Para (9.19.4) are as under. The method of testing
in accordance with IS 4020.

SN Test Description
The dimensions of nominal width and height will be within a limit of + 5
mm. The door shutter shall not deviate by more than 1 mm on a length of 500
Dimension and
1 mm. The thickness of the door shutter shall be uniform throughout with the
Squareness Test
permissible variation of not more than 0.8 mm between any two points. The
nominal thickness of the shutter shall be within a limit of + 1.5 mm.
General Flatness
2 The twist, cupping and warping shall not exceed 6 mm.
Test
Local Planeness
3 The depth of deviation measured at any point shall not be more than 0.5 mm.
Test
Impact shall have no defects such as cracking, tearing or delamination and the depth
4
Indentation Test of indentation shall not be more than 0.2 mm.
The deflection of the edge at the maximum load shall not be more than 5 mm.
On removal of the loads, the residual deflection shall not be more than 0.5
Edge Loading
5 mm, failing which the test may be repeated on the other edge in the reverse
Test
direction. Also there shall be no lateral buckling by more than 2 mm during
loaded condition and no residual lateral buckling after removal of the load.
Shock Shall be no visible damage in any part of the door after twenty five blows on
6
Resistance Test each end.
Shall not show any deterioration and any residual deformation more than 5
7 Buckling Test mm after 15 min. of unloading and the initial deflection also shall not be
more than 50 mm.
Shall not have any damage in any part of the door at the end of successive
7 Slamming Test
impacts.

12.2 CUPBOARD SHUTTER

Cup Board Shutter shall be with pre-laminated flat pressed three layers particle board or with
Veneered particle board. Width and height of the shutters shall be as per drawings. All four
edges of the shutters shall be square. The shutter shall be free from twist or warp in its plane.

Pre laminated flat presses three layers shall conform to IS 12823. Veneer particle board shall
conform to IS 3087. The boards with BIS Certificate marks shall only be accepted.

Nominal thickness of shutter may be 25, 30 or 35 mm.

Fig 12.2 Cup Board Shutter

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12.2.1 Rebating: In the case of double leaves shutters the meeting of stiles shall be rebated by 8
mm to 10 mm.

12.2.2 Tolerance: Tolerance on width and height shall be + 3 mm and tolerance on nominal
thickness shall be ± 1.2 mm.

12.3 WIRE GAUGE SHUTTER

Wire gauge shutters (Fly proof) shutters prevent entry of mosquitoes, flies insects etc. into a
building. At the same time they also allow free circulation of air. Wire gauge shutter is almost
similar to panelled door. Wire gauge is used in panel.

As per Indian Railway Unified Specifications 2009 para (7.2.10), wire cloth which shall
generally conform to IS: 1568 shall be regularly woven with equally spaced galvanized mild
steel wires in both warp and weft directions. The wire cloth shall be properly selvedge by one or
more wires in each edge.

Mesh: Average width of aperture and the nominal diameter of the wire shall be as under:

Average width of Aperture Nominal Dia. of Wire

mm mm
1.40 0.63
1.18 0.56
1.00 0.50

Unless otherwise stated, wire cloth of 1.40 mm average

aperture width woven with 0.63 mm nominal dia
galvanized mild steel wire shall be used.

Fly-proof wire cloth (aperture 1.40 mm) is generally

provided in Kitchen and dining areas while wire cloth of
smaller aperture is used in mosquito proof shutters.

Fig 12.3 Wire Gauge Shutter

12.4 12 MM THICK FRAMELESS TOUGHENED GLASS DOOR SHUTTER

This is a clear 12 mm toughened safety glass frameless shutter having a consulate top and bottom
self closer mechanism with a pivot connecting to a discrete metal patch fitting at the top and
bottom corners to the door.

The 12 mm thick clear toughened safety glass frameless shutter is fixed with the help of corner
patch fittings. The corner patch fittings are simply a bolt through glass metal fitting requiring a

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corner cut out and hole in the glass. These discrete corner patch fittings provide a sleek and clean
frameless look. The lock body patch fitting can also be installed where there is a necessity to
provide locking arrangements for frameless sshutter.
hutter. The maximum size of frameless doors
shutters using corner patch fittings should not exceed from 1000mm X 2400mm. Bigger size
doors should not be fixed with these fittings.

The frameless toughened glass door shutters of

required thickness as specified in the item should be
installed with the help of 304 grade stainless steel
patch fittings of approved brand and manufacturer.
These fittings should be complete in all respect with
top and bottom
tom pivots and double action hydraulic
floor spring types fixing arrangement. These fittings
should be based on a modular system, consisting of a
base unit, functional inserts, and clip
clip-on covers in a
wide range of finishes. The fittings should be suitable
to support the weight of the complete glass door in
such a way that the movement of the door is smooth
and free. The fittings should be got approved from the Fig 12.4 Frameless Toughened
engineer-incharge
incharge and all the fixings etc. shall be done Glass Door Shutter
as per manufacturer specification and co corresponding
rresponding codes described in the description of the
fitting.

12.5 ALUMINUM DOORS

Material, fabrication and dimensions of aluminium doors,

windows and ventilators manufactured from extruded
aluminium alloy sections of standard sizes and designs
complete with fittings, ready for being fixed into the building
shall be as per IS 1948.

Their sizes are derived after allowing 1.25 mm clearances on all

the four sides for the purpose of fitting the doors, wi
windows and
ventilators into modular openings.
openings.The sizes for doors, windows
and ventilators frames shall not vary by more than ±1.5 mm.
***
** Fig 12.5 Aluminum Door

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 REFERENCE 
SN Description
1. Panelled and Glazed Door Shutters (IS 1003 Part 1:2003 (2018).
2. Ledged, Braced and Battened Timber Doors (IS 6198:1992)
Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Solid Core Type) Plywood Face Panels (IS 2202
3.
Part 1:2023)
Wooden Flush Door Shutters (Cellular, Hollow and Tubular Core Type) (IS 2191
4.
Part 1:2022) Ply Wood Face Panel
5. Rolling Shutter (IS 6248)
6. Collapsible Steel Gates (IS 10521:1983 (2022)
7. Mild Steel Sliding Door (Top Hung Type) IS10451: 1983 (2022)
8. Steel Door (IS 1038:1983(2022)
9. Moulded High Density Fiber (HDF) Paneled Door Shutters (IS 15380)
10. Solid panel foam UPVC door Shutters (is 15931)
11. Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics Doors (GRP) (IS 14856)
12. Bamboo-Jute Composite Hollow Core Door Shutter (IS 16096:2013)
13. Indian Railways USSOR 2010
14. CPWD DSR 2023

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 NOTES 
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CAMTECH is continuing its efforts in the documentation and up-

gradation of information on maintenance practices of civil
engineering assets. Over the years a large number of
publications on civil engineering have been prepared in the
form of handbooks, pockets books, pamphlets and video films,
etc. These publications have been uploaded on the internet as
well as rail net.

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The contents of this handbook are for guidance only & are not
statutory. It also does not supersede any instructions from Railway
Board, RDSO, and Zonal Railways & the provisions of IRWM, BIS
Codes/Reports on the subject.

If at any point contradiction is observed, then Indian Standards, regulations issued by Government
bodies, Railway Board/RDSO guidelines shall be referred.

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हमारा उ े य

अनुर ण ौ ोिगक और काय णाली को उ यन करना तथा उ पादकता और रे वे

क प रसंपि एवं जनशि के िन पादन म सुधार करना िजससे अ त वषय म
िव सनीयता, उपयोिगता और द ता ा क जा सके ।

य द आप इस संदभ म कोई िवचार और सुझाव देना चाहते ह तो कृ पया हम इस पते पर िलख।

संपक सू :िनदेशक / िसिवल

प ाचार का पता : भारतीय रे ल उ अनुर ण ौ ोिगक के

महाराजपुर, वािलयर (म. .) िपनकोड – 474005
टेलीफोन : 0751-2470869

फै स : 0751-2470841

ई-मेल :[email protected]

Our Objective

To upgrade Maintenance Technologies and Methodologies and

achieve improvement in productivity and performance of all
Railway assets and manpower which inter-alia would cover
Reliability, Availability, and Utilisation.

Doors and Their Testing Requirements February 2024