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BIM Object Guide: Senior Architectural Systems

The National BIM Library

BIM Object Guide: Doorset system

Version 1

26th November 2014

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Contents
1.0 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Naming ........................................................................................................................ 4

2.0 Parameters ..................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 NBL_General ............................................................................................................... 5

2.2 NBS_Data ................................................................................................................... 7

2.3 IFC ............................................................................................................................ 10

2.4 COBie ........................................................................................................................ 12

3.0 Abbreviations ................................................................................................................ 14

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1.0 Introduction
This guide covers the use of Doorset system included within the National BIM Library:

SPW500 Thermally Broken Screening And SPW500 Thermally Broken Screening

Door System - Double / Single door And Door System - Double / Single door
with mid rail

SPW600/e Entrance Door System - Double SPW600/e Entrance Door System -

/ Single door Double / Single door with mid rail

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1.1 Naming
National BIM Library objects are named to identify their type and configuration. Fields are
segregated using an underscore (_) and information within each field is segregated using
hyphens (-). Fields are abbreviated to reduce characters and capitals used at the start of
each abbreviation to aid readability.

File name and objects are named as below:

File name
Field1 Author_Field2 Manufacturer_Field3 Category_Field4 Product Range

Object
Field1 Author_ Field2 Manufacturer_Field3 Category_Field4 Product_Field5 Differentiator

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2.0 Parameters
Parameters included in the BIM object are as follows:

2.1 NBL_General

Author The name of the BIM objects Author.

BIMObjectName Name of the BIM object as it will appear in software. Using

NBL naming procedure.

ManufacturerURL The BIM object shall include a ‘ManufacturerURL’ property

completed with a valid uniform resource locator (URL)
hyperlink to the manufacturer’s website. If the value is not
known or not available, the property shall be completed with
'n/a’. For generic objects the value shall be completed with
‘n/a’.

NBSCertification A URL linking to the specific version of the NBS BIM Standard
against which the object has been certified.

NBSDescription The BIM object shall include a ‘NBSDescription’ property

completed with an alphanumeric value of the appropriate NBS
clause title from http://www.nationalbimlibrary.com/api/. If the
value is not known or not available, the property shall be
completed with 'n/a’.

NBSReference The BIM object shall include a ‘NBSReference’ property

completed with an alphanumeric value of the appropriate NBS
clause reference from http://www.nationalbimlibrary.com/api/.
The clause reference shall be in the format xx-yy-zz/nnn
where xx-yy-zz is the NBS section code and nnn is the 3 digit
NBS clause number.

NBSNote Where a second system which is related to the BIMobject can

be described.

NBSOfficeMasterTag A reference to the object for the user if linked to an NBS

Create office master clause tag.

NBSTypeID A reference to the object for the user if one or more is used
within the project.

ProductInformation The BIM object shall include a ‘ProductInformation’ property

completed with:

• a valid uniform resource locator (URL) hyperlink to further

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product information, such as Technical documentation,

installation guides, certificates, product catalogues or
literature,
• an alphanumeric value of a description of the location, where
the document can be found.
If the value is not known or not available, the property shall
be completed with n/a’. For generic objects the value shall be
completed with ‘n/a’.

Revision The BIM object shall include a ‘Revision’ property for

completion within the project environment set with the default
value ‘n/a’.

Uniclass2 The BIM object shall include a ‘Uniclass2’ property. The value
shall be completed with an alphanumeric value of the
appropriate Uniclass2 classification code and description. If a
suitable Uniclass2 classification and description is not
available, the value shall be completed with ‘n/a’

Version The BIM object shall include a ‘Version’ property completed

with a numerical value, stated as a whole number,
representing the sequence of the object publication.

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2.2 NBS_Data

AirPermeability Door system air permeability in relation to BS 6375-1,

measured in [Pa].

AirTransferGrille Indication whether an air transfer grille is required.

AirTransferGrilleSize Air transfer grille dimensions measured in [mm].

AluminiumFrameFinishOpt Aluminium frame finish options.

ions

AntiFingerTrapRequiremen Indication whether there is a requirement for an anti-finger

t trap.

Certification Details of third party product/ system certification.

ComponentNumber Project component number reference.

Configuration Doorset arrangement indicating number of door leaves and

operation.

DoorNumber Project door number.

DoorSealGaskets Door seal gasket details.

ElectronicLock Indication whether an electronic lock is required.

FloorFinish Floor finish to doorset location.

FrameDepth Door frame depth measured in [mm].

FrameFinish Door frame finish.

FrameMaterial Door frame make-up where there are product options.

FrameProfile Door frame profile.

FrameProfile Door frame profile shape details.

GlassUnitOptions Door glazing pane type.

GlazingBead Door glazing bead type.

GlazingBeadPositioning Door glazing bead location.

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GlazingThicknessOptions Door glazing thickness options measured in [mm].

GreenGuideRating A rating given by the BRE based upon the environmental

impacts of building elements and specifications by ranking
them on an A+ to E rating scale.

Handing Doorset handing.

HardwareSet Essential hardware supplied with doorset.

HeadDetail Referenced head drawing number.

HoldOpen Indication whether a hold open arm is required.

JambDetail Referenced jamb drawing number.

KeySuiting Key suiting reference.

LeafEdgings Door leaf edge profile.

LeafFacing Indication of door leaf finish.

LeafSwing Directional swing.

MaximumLeafWeight Doorset maximum leaf weight measured in [kg].

OpeningMechanism Indication whether there is a requirement for an opening

mechanism.
OpeningOptions Doorset opening options.

Sealant Door joint sealant type.

SignageFire Fire signage requirement.

SignageSecurity Security signage requirement.

SignageWayfinding Way finding signage requirement.

SizeOptions Door size options measured in [mm].

ThermalBarrier Door frame thermal break gaskets.

ThresholdRequired Indication whether a threshold is required.

WaterTightness Door system water tightness in relation to BS 6375-1,

measured in [Pa].

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WindResistance Door system wind resistance in relation to BS 6375-1,

measured in [Pa].

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2.3 IFC
Note: IFC definitions have been obtained from BuildingSmart IFC2x3 website
(http://buildingsmart-tech.org).

AcousticRating Acoustic rating for this object. It is provided according to the

national building code. It indicates the sound transmission
resistance of this object by an index ratio (instead of providing
full sound absorption values).

BeamRadiationTransmitta Direct solar radiation transmittance that passes the glazing at

nce normal incidence. It is a value without unit, often referred to as
(Tsol).

FillGas Name of the gas by which the gap between two glass layers is
filled. It is given for information purposes only.

FireExit Indication whether this object is designed to serve as an exit

in the case of fire (TRUE) or not (FALSE). Here it defines an
exit door in accordance to the national building code.

FireRating Fire rating for this object. It is given according to the national
fire safety classification.

GlassColour Colour (tint) selection for this glazing. It is given for information
purposes only.

GlassLayers Number of glass layers within the frame. E.g. "2" for double
glazing.

GlassThickness1 Thickness of the first (inner) glass layer.

GlassThickness2 Thickness of the second (intermediate or outer) glass layer.

GlassThickness3 Thickness of the third (outer) glass layer.

GlazingAreaFraction Fraction of the glazing area relative to the total area of the
filling element. It shall be used, if the glazing area is not given
separately for all panels within the filling element.

HandicapAccessible Indication that this object is designed to be accessible by the

handicapped. It is giving according to the requirements of the
national building code.

HasDrive Indication whether this object has an automatic drive to

operate it (TRUE) or no drive (FALSE).

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Infiltration Infiltration flowrate of outside air for the filler object based on
the area of the filler object at a pressure level of 50 Pascals. It
shall be used, if the length of all joints is unknown.

IsCoated Indication whether the glass is coated with a material (TRUE)

or not (FALSE).

IsExternal Indication whether the element is designed for use in the

exterior (TRUE) or not (FALSE). If (TRUE) it is an external
element and faces the outside of the building.

IsLaminated Indication whether the glass is tempered (TRUE) or not

(FALSE).

IsWired Indication whether the glass includes a contained wire mesh

to prevent break-in (TRUE) or not (FALSE).

Reference Reference ID for this specified type in this project (e.g. type A-
1 ), provided, if there is no classification reference to a
recognized classification system used.

Reflectivity Fraction of the visible light that is reflected by the glazing at

normal incidence. It is a value without unit.

SecurityRating Index based rating system indicating security level. It is giving

according to the national building code.

SelfClosing Indication whether this object is designed to close

automatically after use (TRUE) or not (FALSE).

SmokeStop Indication whether the object is designed to provide a smoke

stop (TRUE) or not (FALSE).

SolarHeatGainTransmitta Thermal transmittance coefficient (U-Value) of a material.

nce Summer thermal transmittance coefficient of the glazing only,
often referred to as (U-value).

ThermalTransmittance Thermal transmittance coefficient (U-Value) of a material. It

applies to the total door construction.

ThermalTransmittanceSu Thermal transmittance coefficient (U-Value) of a material.

mmer Summer thermal transmittance coefficient of the glazing only,
often referred to as (U-value).

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2.4 COBie
The following COBie parameters have been included within the Doorset system BIM object
and can be used to prepare COBie data schedules:

AccessibilityPerformance Accessibility issue(s) which the product satisfies.

AssetIdentifier The asset identifier assigned to an occurrence of a product

(prior to handover).

BarCode The identity of the bar code (or rfid) given to an occurrence of
the product.

CodePerformance Code Compliance requirement(s) which the product satisfies.

Colour Characteristic or primary colour of product.

Constituents Optional constituent features, parts or finishes.

Cost Cost impact of replacement process.

Documentation Location (Uniform Resource Information) for further product

information.

DocumentReference Location (Uniform Resource Information) for the source or

updates to this product information.

Features Features or other important characteristics relevant to product

specification.

Finish Characteristic or primary finish of product.

Grade Standard grading(s) to which the product corresponds.

InstallationDate The date that the manufactured item was installed.

LifeCyclePhase Life Cycle Phase as defined in ISO 15978.

Manufacturer The organization that manufactured or assembled the item.

Material Main material of the covering.

MethodOfMeasurement Method of measurement.

ModelLabel The model number assigned by manufacturer.

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ModelReference The name used by the manufacturer.

NominalHeight Nominal height of product, typically the vertical or secondary

characteristic dimension.

NominalLength Nominal length of product, typically the larger or primary

horizontal dimension.

NominalWidth Nominal width of product, typically the characteristic or

secondary horizontal or characteristic dimension.

Process Specification of process.

ProductionYear The year of production for the manufactured item.

ReferenceStandard Reference standard(s) to which the product is compliant.

ReplacementCost An indicative cost for unit replacement.

SerialNumber The serial number assigned to an occurrence of a product by

the manufacturer.

ServiceLifeDuration The length or duration of a service life.

ServiceLifeType The typical service life that is quoted for an artefact under
reference operating conditions.

Shape Characteristic shape of product.

Size Characteristic size of product.

SustainabilityPerformance Sustainability issue(s) which the product satisfies.

TagNumber The tag number assigned to an occurrence of a product.

WarrantyDescription Description of the warranty.

WarrantyDurationLabour Duration of labour warranty (years).

WarrantyDurationParts Duration of parts warranty (years).

WarrantyGuarantorLabour Organization acting as guarantor of labour warranty.

WarrantyGuarantorParts Organization acting as guarantor of parts warranty.

WarrantyStartDate The date on which the warranty commences.

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3.0 Abbreviations

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