Document Q

• Applies to ’new dwellings’ and ‘change of use’ (ie. barn into dwelling)
• Comes into effect from the date that the ‘work’ comes within the remit of Building Control
• Applies to doors and windows which are within 2 metres of ground level or accessible level surface (ie flat roof/balcony)
• PVCU panels are not acceptable
• Dimensions – when a required product is at variance with the ‘tested’ dimension – Building Control may accept the difference as it ‘being within the spirit of the law’
• Doors – Those allowing access into the dwelling – (Main House or Flat/Garage or Communicating) to comply to PAS 24 – shown by test which includes:
  • Glazing – 6.8mm laminate/4mm toughened
  • Letter plates – max size 260mm x 40mm – incorporate a ‘flap’ to restrict access – not within 400mm of a Thumbturn – conform to Technical Spec TS 008:2012
  • The main door to have a door guard or chain (not appropriate for houses with wardens requiring emergency access and the like).
  • Visibility – must be able to see callers – by clear glazing, a viewer, a window next to the door (if after breaking the glass it is within reach of the door locking device, 6.8 laminate/ 4mm tough required), audio visual or by any other means.
  • Fixing – mechanically fixed to the structure of the building
• Windows – to comply to PAS 24 shown by test

Quotes / Orders

Unless stated as ‘to be Document Q compliant’ – all quotations and orders will assume standard product with no PAS 24 / Document Q upgrade required

These notes should be regarded as guidelines for ‘ DOCUMENT Q’ to help you. Produced by CWG Choices to the best of their understanding and knowledge of the Legislation, as it becomes clearer. The final arbiter is Building Control

Doc Q – Products compliant – Dimensions tested – Extras applied to achieve compliance

Please check that your requirements conform

Product Choice	Max Sash Size Tested		Exclusions	Extras Applied to Achieve
	Width	Height
REHAU
Casement Windows
Tritec Side Hung	708mm	1348mm		Add hinge protectors
Tritec Top Hung	1158mm	685mm		Add hinge protectors
Rehau 70C Side Hung	715mm	1368mm		Add hinge protectors
Rehau 70C Top Hung	1165mm	663mm		Add hinge protectors
Tilt and Turn Windows
Rehau 70C	1160mm	1410mm		Mushroon keep pack
Windows (Others)
Rehau Top Swing	1125mm	1125mm
Rehau VS Top Sash	988mm	748mm	Welded sash only	Additional hardware pack
Rehau VS Botton Sash	1008mm	798mm	Welded sash only	Additional hardware pack
Doors
Rehau 70C	962mm	2130mm	Sealed Units only	Toggles + Rasp + Haven Hinge
SHIELD
Casement Windows
Shield Side Hung	720mm	1355mm		Add hinge protectors
Shield Top Hung	1170mm	670mm		Add hinge protectors
R9
Casement Windows
R9	835mm	1561mm		Add hinge protectors
KOMMERLING
Casement Windows
C/O70 Side Hung	650mm	1325mm		Add hinge protectors
C/O70 Top Hung	1100mm	1100mm	Must not exceed 1m2	Add hinge protectors
Doors
C/O70 Resi Door	910mm	2100mm	Sealed Units only	Haven Hinge + Rasp
C/O70 French Door	850mm	2005mm	Sealed Units only	Haven Hinge + Rasp
Kommerling Inline 2 pane	1270mm	2175mm		Use suppliers tested hardware
Tilt and Turn Windows
C/O70	1170mm	1320mm		Mushroon keep pack
HALO
Casement Windows
Halo Side Hung	628mm	1275mm		Use suppliers tested hardware
Halo Top Hung	1178mm	1178mm		Use suppliers tested hardware
Flush 70	620mm	1355mm		Use suppliers tested hardware
VEKA
Imagine	700mm	2030mm	excluding styles*	Use suppliers tested hardware
ALUMINIUM
Casement Windows
ALUK Side Hung	670mm	1230mm		Use suppliers tested hardware
ALUK Top Hung	1149mm	1130mm		Use suppliers tested hardware
Tilt and Turn Windows
ALUK	714mm	1530mm		Use suppliers tested hardware
Doors
ALUK Resi Door	1020mm	2160mm		Use suppliers tested hardware
ALUK French Door	1020mm	2160mm		Use suppliers tested hardware
SMARTS INLINE 2 pane	1400mm	2310mm		Use suppliers tested hardware
SMARTS INLINE 3 pane	1200mm	2295mm		Use suppliers tested hardware
ALUK Bi-Fold	970mm	2310mm	Open out only**	Use suppliers tested hardware
ALUK Inline 2 Pane	2003mm	2496mm		Use suppliers tested hardware
*220, 422, 440. 660 and 642 ** Types 1,2,4,6,7 and 13.