Part Q - Hardware Solutions
What is Part Q and how does it apply to me as a joinery manufacturer?
In October 2015 the building regulations were amended for England, through the introduction of Approved Document Q.
- It applies to new dwellings, where work started or planning permission was granted after the 1st of October 2015
- Regulation applies to doors and windows providing access from the outside
- Does not apply to new build hotels or other commercial buildings
- Does apply if a building becomes a dwelling through change of use, i.e a barn or warehouse conversion
- Does not apply to replacement window and doors
How do I make sure my joinery complies?
There are two ways you can make sure your products comply with Approved Document Q.
1. Design and manufacture your product in accordance with Appendix B (Doors only).
Approved Document Q includes an Appendix B giving a pre-determined specification allowing you to build a door set that complies with Approved Document Q.
2. Manufacture to a design that has been shown by test to meet the security requirements of British Standards publication PAS 24:2016 (Doors and Windows).
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