STANDARD SPECIFICATION STANDARD SPECIFICATION No.

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STANDARD SPECIFICATION
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Abbreviations:

BIS Bureau of Indian Standards

EPDM Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (rubber)
IGBC Indian Green Building Council
IS Indian Standards
NBC National Building Code of India
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
SHGC Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
UPVC Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride
VOC Volatile Organic Compound

Architectural Standards Committee

Convener: Mr. Rajanji Srivastava

Members: Mr. J.K. Bhagchandani

Ms. Anurag Sinha
Mr. S. K. Naskar
Mr. V. K. Panwar
Mr. Charanjit Singh (Projects)
Mr. Ravindra Kumar (Construction)

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CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL 4
2.0 CODES & SPECIFICATIONS 4
3.0 TERMINOLOGY .5
4.0 MATERIALS 6
5.0 CONSTRUCTION 7
6.0 UPVC DOORS/WINDOWS/VENTILATORS FRAME 7
7.0 UPVC DOOR SHUTTER 7
8.0 UPVC WINDOWS & VENTILATORS 9
9.0 WORKMANSHIP 10
10.0 OTHER REQUIREMENTS 11
11.0 MEASUREMENT 11

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1.0 GENERAL

This standard specification lays down the requirements for types, sizes, construction,
workmanship and methods for testing of UPVC profiled paneled door and windows used in
buildings .

The profile extrusions used in manufacturing of the door and windows covered in this
standard are UPVC sections.

2.0 CODES & SPECIFICATIONS

Latest revisions of Codes, Specifications and other documents shall be referred to wherever
mentioned or otherwise applicable. Reference shall be made to the following Indian Standards
for further information etc. not covered in the specification. In case of any
conflict/contradiction the provisions of the specification shall override.

IS: 4020 Door shutters- Methods of test

IS: 4020 (Part 2):1998 Measurement of dimensions and squareness (third revision)

IS 4020 (Part 3):1998 Measurement of general flatness (third revision)

IS 4020 (Part 5):1998 Impact indentation test (third revision)

IS 4020 (Part 7):1998 Edge loading test (third revision)

IS 4020 (Part 8):1998 Shock resistance test (third revision)

IS 4020 (Part 9):1998 Buckling test (third revision)

IS 4020 (Part 10):1998 Slamming test (third revision)

IS 4020 (Parts 11):1998 Misuse test (third revision)

IS 4020 (Part 16):1998 Screw withdrawal test (third revision)

IS 4669: 1968 Method of test of polyvinyl chloride resins

IS 4905: 1968 Method of random sampling

IS 4985: 2000 Specification for UPVC pipes for potable water

supplies (third revision)

IS 6307: 1985 Specification for rigid PVC sheets (first revision)

IS 10428: 1983 Glossary of terms relating to doors

IS 13360 Plastics- Methods of Testing

IS 13360 (Part 3/ Sec 1): 1995 Part 3: Physical and dimensional properties- Sec 1:
determination of density and relative density of non-cellular
plastics.

IS 13360 (Part 5/ Sec 2): 1996 Part 5: Mechanical properties- Sec 2: Determination of tensile
properties- Test conditions for moulding and extrusion
plastics.

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IS 13360 (Part 5/ Sec 4): 1996 Part 5: Mechanical properties- Sec 4: Determination of Izod
impact strength.

IS 13360 (Part 5/ Sec 24): 1999 Part 5: Mechanical properties- Sec 24: Determination of
impact resistance by the free fall dart method-Instrument
puncture test.

IS 13360 (Part 6/ Sec 17): 1997 Part 6: Thermal properties- Sec 17: Determination of
temperature of defection under load- Plastics and ebonite.

3.0 TERMINOLOGY

For the purpose of this standard, the definitions given in IS 10428, and the following shall
apply.

3.1 Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride (UPVC)

A compound based on a polymer (resin) prepared by the polymerization of vinyl chloride as
essentially the sole monomer (vinyl chloride content not less than 99 percent)

3.2 Compound
An intimate admixture of a polymer with all the materials necessary for the finished product.

3.3. Rework Material

A plastic from a processor's own production that has been reground, palletized, or solvated
after having been previously processed by moulding or extrusion.

3.4 Extrusion
A process in which heated or unheated plastic is forced through a shaping orifice (a die) in one
continuously formed shape, as in film, sheet, rod or tubing.

3.5 Fabrication
The manufacture of plastic products from moulded parts, rods, tubes, sheeting, extrusions or
other forms by appropriate operations such as punching, cutting, drilling and tapping including
fastening plastic parts together or to other parts by mechanical devices, adhesives, heat sealing
or other means.

3.6 Blister
An imperfection, a rounded elevation of the surface of a plastic, with boundaries that may be
more or less sharply defined, somewhat resembling in shape a blister on a human skin.

3.7 Pit
An imperfection, a small carter in the surface of the plastic, with its width of approximately in
the same order of magnitude as its depth.

3.8 Shrink Mark

An imperfection or a depression in the surface of a moulded material, where it has retracted
from the mould.

4.0 MATERIALS

4.1 Type

The material from which the profile is produced shall substantially consist of UPVC to which
may be added to those additives that are needed to facilitate manufacture of sound and durable
profile of good surface finish, mechanical strength and opacity under conditions of use. None
of the additives shall be used separately or together in quantities sufficient to constitute

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a toxic, organoleptic or microbial growth hazard, or materially to impair the fabrication or

welding properties of the profile or to impair its chemical and physical or mechanical
properties (in particular long term mechanical strength and impact strength) as defined in this
standard. The additives to be used shall be selected from IS 10148 and shall be uniformly
dispersed.

The monomer content (VCM content) in the resin shall be within the limit specified in 3.3.1of
IS 10151 when tested in accordance with the Annex A of IS 10151. The composition shall be
based on PVC resin having a K-value of 64 or greater when tested in accordance with IS 4669.

When tested in accordance with IS 13360 (Part 5), the UPVC compound in the extruded
sections shall have following properties:

(a) Tensile strength and tensile modulus not less than 38MPa and 200MPa, respectively
(when tested as per IS: 13360 Part 5/ Sec. 2).

(b) The Izod impact strength of notch specimen not less than 107 Joules/ metre when
tested as per IS: 13360 Part 5/ Sec. 4).

(c) The deflection temperature of the notch specimen not less than 65°C (when tested as
per IS: 13360 Part 5/ Sec. 17).

When tested in accordance with IS: 6307, the average of burn of the UPVC compound shall
not exceed 100mm and the average time of burn shall not exceed 10 sec.

The specimens of the UPVC compound in extruded sections after 6 months and 1 year of
weathering shall maintain uniform colour and be free of any visual surface or structural
changes such as peeling, chipping, cracking, flaking and pitting.

NOTE: Weathering requirements are to reflect performance of a typical extrusion

system profile representing a specific UPVC compound and a specific extrusion
technology. The lengthy outdoor weatherability testing shall be performed
concurrently with development of new applications. Completion of weatherability
testing prior to the use of a product is however not required. The manufacturer shall
perform weatherability test when a change is made in either compounding or
extrusion technique.

4.2 Rework Material

The manufacture shall use only its own clean rework material of the same compound and the
extruded profiles produced shall meet all the requirements of this specification.

5.0 CONSTRUCTION

5.1 Manufacturing of UPVC Profile Sections

Appropriate amount of PVC resin and other ingredients are blended in a high intensity mixer
using standard blending procedures. UPVC sections shall be manufactured by extruding the
PVC Compound at appropriate temperature and pressure through a die of the required size and
shape of the profile section.

5.2 Thickness and size of Profile Sections

The wall thickness of the profile sections shall be minimum 2mm for the stiles, top rail,
middle rail, bottom rail, shutter frames in case of doors, and for outer frames,
mullions/transoms in case of windows.

The shutter infill panel shall have minimum wall thickness of 1mm.

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The size used shall be of specified sectional size, dimension and profile as per drawing.

6.0 UPVC DOORS/ WINDOWS/ VENTILATORS FRAME

UPVC door/window/ventilator frame shall confirm to IS: 10151

The door frames shall be of specified sectional size, dimension and profile. The frame shall be
also be reinforced at the corners with special polymeric/ steel reinforcements of suitable
dimensions. The corner joints shall be mitre cut and welded or joined by means of concealed
cleats with necessary screws and fittings. A tie rod shall be provided at the bottom of the door
frame.

The window and ventilator frames shall be of specified sectional size, dimension and profile.
The entire frame shall be steel or polymeric reinforced at required locations to increase the
structural integrity as well as for fitting of hardwares such as hinges etc. The steel/ polymeric
reinforcement is inserted into the hollow profile upto the required depth by using a specific
length of steel/ polymeric rod. The corner, transom/mullion joints shall be mitre cut and fusion
welded.

The frame used for door, windows and ventilators shall be free from all sharp edges and burls.

Frames shall be fixed to the masonry by means of 300mm x 25mm x 6mm PVC hold fasts
screwed to the frame and grouted with M-20 grade concrete in a minimum 350mm x 100mm x
100mm sized hole in the masonry.

7.0 UPVC DOOR SHUTTER

7.1 Fabrication of UPVC Door Shutter

The UPVC door shutter shall be manufactured from extruded UPVC profile sections of stiles,
rails and panel inserts. Shutter frames (top rails, bottom rails and stiles) shall be mitre cut and
joined at the corners with 'IL" shaped polymeric corner reinforcements of suitable dimensions
and shall be fitted with counter sunk fully threaded parallel shank steel screws. The infill
panels shall be made out of seamless one piece multi-chambered PVC extruded sections of
required length and width, joined by tongue and groove jointing. Other hardware locations
shall be reinforced with polymeric reinforcements of suitable dimension. Middle rails shall be
made out of PVC extruded sections. Various steel/ polymeric reinforcement are required to be
inserted in the profile sections at appropriate places for strengthening the corners of shutter
frames and for fitting hardwares such as hinges, aldrops, tower bolts, handles etc. A nail of
min. 2mm dia is fixed on the steel/ polymeric reinforcement inside the hollow plastic section.
The steel/ polymeric reinforcement is then inserted into the hollow profile upto the required
depth. On all the corners of the framing section 'IL,' shaped steel/ polymeric reinforcements are
inserted. Corner reinforcements of minimum overall dimensions of 100mm x 200mm (for
24mm thick shutter), 100mm x 225mm (for 37mm thick shutter) and 125mm x 210mm (for
30mm thick shutter) shall be used.

Various sections are required to be jointed at respective male-female locks together and
screws are to be applied to each joint. Door outer frame sections should be miter cut to
required lengths and widths simultaneously at 45 degree cutting, and fusion welded.

The screws to be used shall be of minimum size 19 x 8mm counter sunk type, fully threaded
of parallel shank steel. The exact location where the screws are required to be fixed shall be
marked on the in-fill panel and the door shutter frames. Then the pilot holes shall be drilled at
the marked points on the door shutter and the door shutter frames. All the four corners of the
shutter shall be fixed with 4 screws (2 nos. at each side of the `1_,' shaped reinforcement. The
screws shall be fixed at a minimum distance of 20mm from each edge.

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7.2 Sizes and Types

Sizes of UPVC profile door shutters shall conform to the specific requirements indicated in
drawings.

The nominal thickness of the door shutters shall be 24mm, 30mm and 37mm corresponding to
each of the size designations. For the non-modular sizes the thickness of the door shall not be
less the thickness specified for the nearest higher modular size. The thickness of the door
shutter shall be as agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser but not less than 37mm.
The tolerance on the thickness of door shutters shall be ± lmm

7.3 Location of Fittings and Accessories

The UPVC door shutters shall be fixed to UPVC or mild steel (see IS: 4351), or wooden (see
IS: 4021) door frame with three anodized aluminium/stainless steel hinges of required size.
The thickness of hinges shall be minimum 2mm. Appropriate marking of holes on the door
shutters as well as on the door frames shall be made where hardware such as hinges, handles,
towerbolts, aldrops and mortice locks are to be fixed. Pre-drilling of pilot hole of 3mm shall
be made on the frame prior to fixing of hinges at 100mm below the top and 100mm above the
bottom. The remaining hinge shall be placed at one third distance between top and bottom
hinges.

7.4 Finish

The surface of shutters shall be smooth, straight and free from any visual defects such as pin
holes, blistering, colour bolts, cracking, pitting, shrink mark etc. The profile shall be uniform
in colour as agreed to between the manufacturer and the purchaser. Defective spots shall be
duly repaired and finished to make them non-noticeable. All the four edges of door shutters
shall be square and free from twist and wrap.

7.5 Test

Necessary test certificates as per this clause shall be submitted to the Engineer-in-charge for
approval along with necessary relevant documentation before procurement of material at site.

7.5.1 Test Requirements for UPVC Profiles used for Door Shutters
When tested in accordance with IS: 13360, Annex B, D, E (as applicable) the profiles shall
have following properties:

(a) Dimensional Stability: the shrinkage in the profile shall be less than 3 percent
(b) Impact Resistance: The impact on profile shall neither result in cracking nor in
development of holes, split or shatter
(c) Extrusion Quality: The profile shall not flake or disintegrate. A surface attack not
exceeding 25 percent shall be considered as adequately fused and of satisfactory quality.
(d) Density: the density of UPVC profiles used for door shutters shall be between 1.40 and
1.46
(e) Sulphated Ash Content: The sulphated ash content in the profile shall not exceed 11
percent.

7.5.2 Test Requirements for UPVC Door Shutters

When tested in accordance with IS: 4020 (Parts 2,3,5,7,8,9,10,11,16- as applicable) the door
shutters shall comply to following properties:
(a) Dimensions and Squareness: The length and width of door shutters shall be within
tolerance of ± 3mm of the normal size. The tolerance on thickness of different
components of door shutters (stiles and rails) shall be ± 1 mm. The thickness of door

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shutter shall be uniform throughout with a permissible variation of not more than 0.8mm
when measured between any two points. The door shutter shall not deviate from
squareness of its adjacent edges at all the four corners by more than 1mm on a length of
500mm.
(b) General Flatness: Cupping and warping in door shutters shall not exceed 1.5mm.
(c) Impact Indentation: The depth of indentation in door shutter shall not be more than
0.2mm
(d) Slamming: There shall be no visible damage caused in any part of the shutter after
successive slamming actions.
(e) Misuse: There shall not be any permanent deformation of the fixing or any part of the
door hindering its normal working after the test.
(f) Edge Loading: The deflection of the edge at the maximum load shall not be more than
10mm. the residual deflection after removal of load from the edge of door shall not be
more than 1mm, failing which the test may be repeated on the other edge in reverse
direction. There shall also not be any lateral buckling greater than 5mm during loaded
condition and residual lateral buckling in the door after removal of the load shall not be
more than lmm.
(g) Shock Resistance: There shall be no visible damage or permanent deterioration of the
shutter either after the soft and light body impact testing or after the soft and heavy body
impact testing.
(h) Screw Withdrawal Resistance: There shall be no visible damage or permanent
deterioration of the shutter either after the soft and light body impact testing or after the
soft and heavy body impact testing.
(i) Buckling: The shutter shall not show any deterioration and the residual shall not be more
than 10mm after 15mins. of unloading. The internal deflection under a load of 400N (40
Kgf) should not be more than 100mm.

8.0 UPVC WINDOWS & VENTILATORS

8.1 Fabrication of UPVC Windows and Ventilators

The window and ventilators sections shall be of hollow, multi chambered with steel
reinforcement with an outer wall of 2 mm thickness

The window and ventilator outer frames shall be of specified sectional size, dimension and
profile. The entire frame shall be steel reinforced to increase the structural integrity. These
reinforcements shall be secured to UPVC profiles at a maximum of 100 mm from the ends and
at a maximum of 400mm centers. The screws used for securing the reinforcements shall be
self-tapping type.

UPVC windows shall be fabricated with fusion welded corners. The mullions of transoms
shall be either fusion welded or mechanically jointed with adequate sealing so as to prevent
any ingress of water or air in the reinforcement chamber. The windows shall conform to the
strength requirements based on the wind load. The reinforcement provided shall be either mild
steel with corrosion resistant coating, stainless steel or extruded aluminium; and shall be
installed within 6 mm to 50 mm of the face of the weld. The minimum wall thickness of the
mild steel reinforcement shall be 1.2 mm. A minimum overlap of 5mm shall be provided on
frames and mullions to ensure effective seal between the sash and frame.

The corner, transom/ mullion joints shall be mitre cut and fusion welded. The frame used for
windows and ventilators shall be free from all sharp edges and burls. The window unit shall be
designed such that water does not pass through reinforcement chamber.

All outer frames of the window and ventilator exposed to external façade shall be provided
with drainage slots with a minimum 5mm wide and 30mm long. All outer frames, transom,
mullions shall be provided with weather seals.

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8.2 Installation and Fixing

Frames shall be fixed to the masonry by means of 300mm x 25mmx6mm PVC hold fasts
(screwed to the frame) or 8mm x 100mm long fasteners and grouted with M-20 grade concrete
in a minimum 350mm x 100mm x 100mm sized hole in the masonry

8.3 Hardware and Fittings

All hardware including its fittings shall be of material resistant to atmospheric corrosion. The
hardware shall be fixed through the reinforcement and the screw shall penetrate the
reinforcement by at least 2mm.

Openable type window shall be provided with cockspur handles where as the top hung type
window shall be provided with espagnolette handles with all necessary locking arrangement,
fittings and other hardware required for the proper operation of the windows. The handles
shall be made up of zinc and shall be of the powder coated type or as per the coating listed in
the bid/ instructed by the company. The colour, finish and texture of the handles shall be of
the same finish of the window.

The openable windows shall be provided with traid friction stays made up of high quality
stainless steel and nylon components. It shall be fitted to window with a weather-seal. The
side hung friction stays shall open the window at 90° angle and the top hung windows to a
maximum angle of 85°. These shall be fixed to window section using stainless steel rivets.

The meeting points of frame and shutters shall be provided with EPDM Gasket (interlocking
type with male and female profiles) all round to ensure full water and air-tightness.

8.4 Glass Panels

Glass panels for glazing purpose shall be float glass of specified thickness or 6.3mm thick
laminated glass conforming to IS:2553 or 6mm toughened glass as specified in item
description, and shall have properly square corners and straight edges.

9.0 WORKMANSHIP

The profile and type of door, windows, ventilators (glazed, partly glazed/louvered, side
hung/top hung/fixed shutter, composite) shall be as per drawings.

The frame shall be fabricated to true right angles.

The frame shall be constructed of sections cut to size and mitred and fusion welded.

The side hung and top hung windows shall be fixed to outer frame with necessary hardware
and fittings as specified.

The handles and other hardware (hinges, towerbolts, aldrops and mortice lock) for doors shall
be of stainless steel and for windows shall be of stainless steel or zinc as approved by the
company.

In case of composite Door/window/ventilator units, the units shall be coupled as per drawing.
Weather bar shall be provided where ever coupling member is fitted over an external opening.
Drainage slots in all sections exposed to outside conditions shall be provided.

Glazing shall be bonded to the extruded sections using adhesive tape and then concealed with
proper beading. Glass panes shall be provided with EPDM gasket/ rubber lining before fixing.
The outer frames of door and windows shall be fixed to masonry by means of PVC holdfasts

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and grouted with M-20 grade concrete hole in the masonry as per drawing. The windows/
ventilators/doors shall be checked to ensure smooth operation, perfect level and plumb.

10.0 OTHER REQUIREMENTS

UPVC material used for making of doors, windows and ventilators shall have recyclable
content.

Silicon sealant shall be provided in between gaps of walls and frame to prevent heat gain and
loss so as to reduce air conditioning requirement within the building. The sealant and
adhesives used in windows shall have low VOC contents.

The window or ventilator when casted in the wall shall be capable to keep away the
environmental pollutants, like sand, dust, smoke and noise. It should be suitably strengthened
to withstand strong winds without producing whistling and rattling sound. The windows shall
able to achieve U-value ratings as prescribed by IGBC.

11.0 MEASUREMENTS AND PAYMENT

Measurement & rates for item rate tender shall be on Sq.M basis as per item description.

Area shall be measured correct upto two places of decimal. Dimensions shall be measured
correct upto 0.5 cm.

A composite unit of various designations shall be first measured overall as a unit of

predominant designations and measurement for remaining designations shall be deducted from
the overall measurement of the composite unit in order to arrive at the quantities for various
designations. Mullions/Transoms/Coupling bars -etc. at the meeting points of various
designations shall be equally distributed to all such designations for measurement and rates.

Rates shall include costs of all materials, specified hardware, labour, erection, hoisting,
scaffolding, removal of scaffolding, protective measures, conveyance, handling, loading/
unloading, storing etc. required for the proper completion of the item of work in accordance
with the specification.

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