scope:

This standard applies to all new and altered LU doors, doorsets, gates, windows, hatches, glass and glazing systems except for platform edge doors and flood protection doors.

For doors and glazing loading requirements refer to S1053 Civil Engineering - Building and Station Structures.

Doorsets and gates shall be designed and specified for the location in which they are to be installed. The requirements of this standard primarily apply to public facing assets and in particular, those in sub surface stations (as defined in the Fire Precautions (Sub-Surface Railway Stations) England Regulations 2009). For doors and gates within staff and maintenance areas in non-sub surface stations, the design and specification shall be demonstrably fit for purpose, in accordance with the appropriate standards.

Note: This standard is supported by G0134A Guidance on Glazing and G0134B Guidance on Doorsets and Gates.

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to define the performance requirements for doors, fire doors, doorsets, gates, windows, hatches, glass and glazing systems as used in public and non-public areas on London Underground (LU) premises.