Education Range Selector

A range of made-to-order doorsets for schools, colleges, academies and universities

Our step-by-step guide to specifying doorsets and ironmongery will help guide you through the specification process.

Once you are happy with your selections, please e-mail your requirements to sales@ahmarra.co.uk for a full quotation or contact our experienced sales team on 02392 389 076 who will be able to discuss your project requirements and offer further advice.

Experienced Specification Team
We work closely with architects to help you achieve the correct specification for your school project.

Education Range CPD Training
If you would like to learn more about how to specify Ahmarra Education Range Doorsets, please contact us for more information on our CPD events.

1 : Door Type

Select the most appropriate door type for each structural opening. Ahmarra can also accommodate if a custom configuration is necessary.

Circulation & Public Spaces +

Classrooms & Teaching Spaces +

Store Rooms & Utilities +

Toilets, washrooms & changing rooms +

Multi-use +

Lock Types +

Guidance on the different types of locks featured in this range. Please select the relevant ironmongery pack to suit your preferred locking strategy.

Deadlock

Deadlock

Single cylinder bolt operated by keys and/or thumb turns.

Typical Scenarios

• Store rooms
• Halls and mixed use spaces
• Atriums
• Classrooms
• Server rooms
• Plant rooms
• Duct rooms
• Circulation spaces

Sashlock

Sashlock

Lever handles operating a latch bolt, keys and or thumb turns operate a deadbolt.

Typical Scenarios

• Classrooms
• Halls and mixed use spaces
• Science and technology labs

Escape Lock

Escape Lock

Allows for a egress in a single operation in case of an emergency, even when the door is locked.

Typical Scenarios

• Classrooms
• Halls and mixed use spaces
• Science and technology labs

Nightlatch

Nightlatch

Latch bolt will automatically lock when the door closes.

Typical Scenarios

• Exam paper storage
• Areas which need to remain locked to non-key-holders
• Store rooms containing hazardous or valuable items

Bathroom Lock

Bathroom Lock

Lever handles operate a latch bolt, thumb turn on bathroom side operates a deadbolt with an occupancy indicator on the external side.

Typical Scenarios

• Bathrooms
• Shower rooms
• Changing rooms
• NOT suitable for bathroom cubicles

Classroom Function

Classroom Function

Allows a key-holder to open the door even if someone is attempting to barricade themselves in the room on the other side.

Typical Scenarios

• Classrooms
• Mixed use spaces
• Halls
• Auditoriums
• Lecture theatres

Type 01

Corridor, stairwell, hall
Hold open, free access, single circulation door.

Type 01

Type 02

Corridor, stairwell, hall
Hold open, lockable, single circulation door.

Type 02

Type 03

Corridor, stairwell, hall
Hold open, free access, double circulation doors.

Type 03

Type 03DA

Corridor, stairwell, hall
Hold open, free access, double action circulation doors.

Type 03DA

Type 04

Corridor, stairwell, hall
Hold open, lockable, double circulation doors.

Type 04

Type 04DA

Corridor, stairwell, hall
Hold open, lockable, double action circulation doors.

Type 04DA

Type 05

Bathroom lobby, changing room lobby
Kept shut, toilet or changing room lobby single entrance door.

Type 05

Type 06

Corridor, stairwell, teaching/mixed use spaces
Kept shut, free access, single circulation door.

Type 06

Type 07

Corridor, stairwell, teaching space
Keep shut, free access, double circulation door.

Type 07

Type 07DA

Corridor, stairwell, teaching space
Keep shut, free access, double action circulation doors.

Type 07DA

Type 08

Corridor, stairwell, hall, teaching/mixed use spaces
Kept shut, lockable, single circulation door.

Type 08

Type 09

Corridor, stairwell, hall, mixed use spaces
Keep shut, lockable, double circulation door.

Type 09

Type 09DA

Corridor, stairwell, hall, mixed use spaces
Keep shut, lockable, double action, circulation door.

Type 09DA

Type 10

Classroom, music room, staff room, general teaching spaces
Keep shut, lockable, single classroom door.

Type 10

Type 11

Classroom, music room, staff room, general teaching spaces
Keep shut, lockable, unequal double classroom doors.

Type 11

Type 12

Store room
Keep locked, double store room doors.

Type 12

Type 13

Store room
Keep shut, lever handle operated, lockable, single store room door.

Type 13

Type 14

Store room
Kept locked, lever handle operated, double store room doors.

Type 14

Type 15

Exam paper store, laptop store, secure room
Keep locked, lever handle operated, single store room door.

Type 15

Type 16

Store room, duct room, riser, cleaner's cupboard
Kept locked, single store room door.

Type 16

Type 17

Store room, duct room, riser, cleaner's cupboard
Keep locked, double store room doors.

Type 17

Type 18

Male, female or unisex toilet, shower, changing room
Lockable, single toilet door.

Type 18

Type 19

Accessible toilet/changing room
Accessible, single toilet door with emergency release doorstop.

Type 19

Type 20

Accessible toilet/changing room
Bi-fold toilet door for use on accessible toilets where there is insufficient space for a regular door.

Type 20

Type 21

General areas
Keep shut, lockable single door.

Type 21

Type 22

General use
Keep shut, lockable double doors.

Type 22

2 : Handing

Education Range - Handing

Ahmarra Handing Convention

Standing on the non-hinge side (door opening away), if the door opens towards the right then it is a right handed door. If it opens toward the left it is a left handed door.

3 : Dimensions

Education Range - Door Dimensions

Dimensions can be given for the structural opening and/or required door size

Ahmarra give recommended sizes for each door type, but every project can be bespoke:

A1: Structural opening height
A2: Structural opening width
B: Frame depth

4 : Fire Rating

Each door should have the correct fire rating associated, NFR, FD30 & FD60 (FD90 on request). This should be derived from the building’s fire strategy, by a professional.

Fire Door Ratings
Fire ratings for fire door assemblies are stated in minutes and prefixed by the letters ‘FD’: e.g. FD30 refers to a 30-minute fire door or fire doorset; in other words, one that offers at least 30 minutes of protection against fires. The most commonly specified integrity levels are:

  • NFR – Non-fire rated
  • FD30 – 30 minutes
  • FD60 – 60 minutes
  • FD90 – 90 minutes
NFR FD30 FD60

5 : Acoustic Rating

If acoustic sealing is a requirement for your project, ensure each door has an associated acoustic rating. Ahmarra offer 30, 35 or 40 Rw(dB) as standard for our Education Range doorsets.

If you would like to know more about acoustic ratings, please read our technical guidance here.

6 : Facings & Finishes

We offer a full range of decorative facings and finishes to complement your design scheme, just a few examples of the many facings and finishes available are shown below.

Any special requirements can usually be accommodated, we are happy to work with your design team to meet your requirements.

Examples of facing options shown below – please contact Ahmarra for the full range of available options.

Veneers

American Black Walnut

American Black Walnut

Crown Cut

American Ash

American Ash

Crown Cut

American Cherry

American Cherry

Quarter Cut

American White Oak

American White Oak

Quarter Cut

Laminate Colours

Formica® Laminates

Formica® Laminates

Formica's standard laminate colours are shown above, but many more colour options are available. BENEFITS • Huge range of stylish decors and innovative textures • Four surface finishes available • FSC®, Greenguard and Carbon Trust certified as standard • Stain, wear and impact resistant To view Formica’s full range of laminate for doors, visit: https://www.formica.com/en-gb/products/door

Polyrey Laminates

Polyrey Laminates

Polyrey's standard laminate colours are shown above, but many more colour options are available. BENEFITS • Extensive range of trendy designs: 100 decors and 5 textures • Highly resistant surface (impact, abrasion, stains, chemicals) • Non-porous surface: easy to clean and resistant to disinfection protocols • Antibacterial Sanitized® treatment as a standard, eliminates 99.9% of bacteria on the surface • FSC® certified • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs): Greenguard Gold Certified • Suitable for high-traffic public environments To view Polyrey’s full range of laminate for doors, visit: https://en.polyrey.com/sites/polyrey/files/docs/resources/Brochure%20Portes%20-%20Doors%20Ed.09_2018%20FR_EN.pdf

Primed Eco-Veneers

Primed Eco-Veneer

Primed Eco-Veneer

Ready primed eco-veneer suitable for on-site painting. The pre-primed paper has been designed as a time saving initiative for paint grade doors and is ideal for concealing any lippings ensuring a smoother finish. BENEFITS • Economic • Surface damage can easily be fixed on-site • Can be painted on-site to match the projects design scheme • FSC® certified

7 : Frames & Architrave

Standard frame and architrave details to suit most common wall types.

Lining with Planted Door Stops (LNG)

Our most popular frame type, suitable for most project types.

Technical Details

Min. Wall Depth 75 mm
Max. Wall Depth 195 mm
Fire Rating NFR, FD30, FD60
Lining with Planted Door Stops (LNG)

Split Lining (SFR)

Most suitable for accommodating large/varying wall depths (195mm+).

Technical Details

Min. Wall Depth 156 mm
Max. Wall Depth 350 mm
Fire Rating NFR, FD30, FD60
Split Lining (SFR)

Lining with Extension & Planted Stops (LLE)

Suitable for refurbishment projects. Most suitable for accommodating large/varying wall depths (195mm+).

Technical Details

Min. Wall Depth 125 mm
Max. Wall Depth N/A
Fire Rating NFR, FD30, FD60
Lining with Extension & Planted Stops (LLE)

Lining Double Action (LDA)

Double action frame design for double doors.

Technical Details

Min. Wall Depth 94 mm
Max. Wall Depth 175 mm
Fire Rating NFR, FD30, FD60
Lining Double Action (LDA)

Emergency Release Frame (ERF)

Designed for emergency release situations such as accessible bathrooms, allowing the door to open in the opposite direction when required.

Technical Details

Min. Wall Depth 90 mm
Max. Wall Depth 195 mm
NFR, FD30, FD60 NFR
Emergency Release Frame (ERF)

Bi-fold (BIF)

Bi-folding frame style featuring a custom track in the head of the frame and two, hinged door leaves. Intended for corridors with restricted width.

Bi-fold (BIF)

Standard (44 x 18 mm) EDARC1

Ahmarra’s standard architrave profile is 44 x 18 mm with 3 mm radiused edges.

Standard (44 x 18 mm) EDARC1

Extended (69 x 18 mm) EDARC2

Extended architraves (69 mm wide) may also be useful for refurbishment projects where structural openings may be inconsistent.

Extended (69 x 18 mm) EDARC2

Engineered Softwood (ESWD)

  • Overall cost saving
  • Natural timber defects eliminated
  • Consistent material appearance
  • Long term product stability

Technical Details

Density >470 kg/M3
Fire Rating NFR, FD30
Finish Primed for on-site painting. Wood veneer
Engineered Softwood (ESWD)

Engineered Hardwood (EHWD)

  • Overall cost saving
  • Natural timber defects eliminated
  • Consistent material appearance
  • Long term product stability

Technical Details

Density >650 kg/M3
Fire Rating NFR, FD30, FD60
Finish Primed for on-site painting. Wood veneer
Engineered Hardwood (EHWD)

Solid Timber to Match Door

  • Able to match door veneer to solid timber lining
  • Durability
  • Fire rated to 60 minutes on selected species

Technical Details

Density Various
Fire Rating NFR, FD30, FD60
Finish Lacquered timber
Solid Timber to Match Door

8 : Vision Panel Style

Standard vision panel style details, DDA compliant to BS8300:2009

Vision Panels

VP01
Single narrow vision panel (standard unless specified otherwise).

VP01

Fire Rating

NFR FD30 FD60

Technical Details

Aperture Width 200 mm
Aperture Height 1400 mm

VP02
Single wide vision panel

VP02

Fire Rating

NFR FD30 FD60

Technical Details

Aperture Width (based on 926 mm wide door) 560 mm
Aperture Height 1400 mm

VP03
Narrow vision panels with middle rail

VP03

Fire Rating

NFR FD30 FD60

Technical Details

Aperture Width 200 mm
Aperture Height 830 mm (top), 420 mm (bottom)

VP04
Wide vision panels with middle rail

VP04

Fire Rating

NFR FD30 FD60

Technical Details

Aperture Width (based on 926 mm wide door) 560 mm
Aperture Height 830 mm (top), 420 mm (bottom)

Glazing options

Standard Glazing (GL)

Standard translucent glass.

Standard Glazing (GL)

Privacy Glazing (OGL)

Opaque glass. Film applied to any glass configuration for privacy.

Privacy Glazing (OGL)

Glazing Bead - Bolection Bead

Hardwood Bolection Bead (Cloak Bead) material to match lipping - pin fixed.

Glazing Bead - Bolection Bead

Glazing Bead - Flush Bead

Hardwood Flush Bead (Quirk Bead) material to match lipping - pin fixed. Please note that this option has an increased cost.

Glazing Bead - Flush Bead

9 : Furniture

Our range incorporates the standard door furniture and locks required for Education projects and is defined by area and use. We offer the following options as standard but are happy to work with the client to meet their specific requirements. Fire rated doors - lockcases and keeps will be clad in intumescent fire protection where required.

Furniture Packs

Lever Handle Door Furniture Pack

Patented three piece fixing rose and escutcheon system. Secure, quick and easy.

Components

  • Lever handle and rose
  • Bathroom turn and indicator
  • Escutcheon

Benefits

  • Push-fix rose, held tightly with heavy duty gasket
  • The solid mounting plate with 4mm fixing lugs provides an easy assembly base. Complete with male/female fixings.
  • Meets the dimensional recommendations of BS8300 and Approved Document M and provides added safety with its return to door design.

Finishes

Satin stainless steel is provided as standard, but other finishes are available.

Lever Handle Door Furniture Pack

Technical Details

Material Grade 316 stainless steel
Grade (BS EN 1906) 4
Handle diameter 19mm

Nylon Door Furniture Pack

A durable furniture option consisting of a steel core inside the polyamide lever handle, available in a range of colours.

Available components

  • Lever handle
  • Accessible bathroom turn
  • Escutcheon
  • Disabled turn
  • Pull handle
  • Hooks (on request)
  • Bathrooms hardware (on request)
Nylon Door Furniture Pack

Technical Details

Grade 3 or 4
Materials Nylon with steel core
Rose diameter 55 mm
Bar diameter 20 mm

Pull Handle

A robust and functional 19mm diameter, round bar D type pull handle.

Benefits

  • FD30 and FD60 fire rated.
  • Fixed with 2no M8 threaded bolts through the door giving the strongest fixing possible.
  • 10 Year mechanical guarantee.
  • Perfect for the education environment.

Sizes

Our standard size handle is 425 mm. More sizes are available upon request.

Finishes

Satin stainless steel is provided as standard, but a bright stainless steel finish is available upon request.

Pull Handle

Technical Details

Material Grade 304 stainless steel
Handle diameter 19 mm

10 : Closing Devices

We offer a range of closer options.

Slide Arm/Cam Action Closer TS92

Cam action door closer with slide arm.

Features

• Adjustable closing force
• Adjustable closing and latching speed
• Hold open EMF option available

Slide Arm/Cam Action Closer TS92

Technical Details

Closing Force EN1-4
Max Door Width 1100 mm
Body Size 281 x 65 x 47 mm
CE Marked to BS EN 1154
Max Opening Angle 180°

EN1154 Classification

1 2 3 4 5 6
4 8 1-4 1 1 3

Slide Arm/Cam Action Closer TS93

Cam action door closer with slide arm.

Features

• Adjustable closing force
• Adjustable closing and latching speed
• Adjustable force sensitive backcheck
• Adjustable delayed action
• Hold open EMF option available

Slide Arm/Cam Action Closer TS93

Technical Details

Closing Force EN2-5
Max Door Width 1250 mm
Body Size 275 x 60 x 53 mm
CE Marked to BS EN 1154
Max Opening Angle 180°

EN1154 Classification

1 2 3 4 5 6
4 8 2-5 1 1 4

Scissor Arm Closer TS72VBC

Universal rack and pinion door closer with scissor arm.

Features

• Adjustable closing force
• Adjustable force sensitive backcheck
• Hold open EMF option available

Scissor Arm Closer TS72VBC

Technical Details

Closing Force EN2-4
Max Door Width 1100 mm
Body Size 232 x 68 x 45 mm
CE Marked to BS EN 1154
Max Opening Angle 180°

EN1154 Classification

1 2 3 4 5 6
4 8 2-4 1 1 2

Electromagnetic Hold Open Closer TS92EMF

Electromagnetic hold open closer

Features

• Adjustable closing force
• Selective hold open up to 140°
• Adjustable latch and closing speed
• Adjustable release force

Electromagnetic Hold Open Closer TS92EMF

Technical Details

Closing Force EN1-4
Max Door Width 1100 mm
Body Size 281 x 65 x 47mm
CE Marked to BS EN 1155
Max Opening Angle 140°
Voltage 24V DC +/-15%

EN1154 Classification

1 2 3 4 5 6
3 8 5-3 1 1 3

Concealed Closer (Door Mounted) ITS96

Integrated door closer, mortised into the top of the door.

Features

• Adjustable closing force
• Adjustable closing and latching speed
• Optional electromagnetic hold open

Concealed Closer (Door Mounted) ITS96

Technical Details

Closing Force EN2-4
Max Door Width 1100 mm
Body Size 277 x 42 x 32 mm
CE Marked to BS EN 1154
Max Opening Angle 120°

EN1154 Classification

1 2 3 4 5 6
3 8 2-4 1 1 4

Floor Spring BTS75V

Adjustable powered universal floor spring.

Features

• Adjustable closing force
• Adjustable closing and latching speed
• Optional delayed action
• Optional mechanical hold open (not for fire doors)

Floor Spring BTS75V

Technical Details

Closing Force EN1-4
Max Door Width 1100 mm
Min Door Width 767 mm
Body Size 282 x 85 x 50 mm
CE Marked to BS EN 1154
Max Opening Angle 175°

EN1154 Classification

1 2 3 4 5 6
3 8 1-4 1 1 4

Transom Closer RTS87

For double action doors where mechanism is situated in 70mm frame head due to insufficient screed depth or to avoid under floor heating.

Features

• Adjustable closing force
• Adjustable closing and latching speed
• Optional delayed action (RTS87H)
• Optional electromagnetic hold open RTS80EMB

Transom Closer RTS87

Technical Details

Closing Force EN1-4
Max Door Width 1100 mm
Body Size 321 x 108 x 55 mm
CE Marked to BS EN 1154
Max Opening Angle 175°

EN1154 Classification

1 2 3 4 5 6
3 8 1-4 1 1 4

Electromagnetic Hold Open Floor Spring BTS80EMB

Electromagnetic hold open universal floor spring.

Features

• Adjustable closing and latching speed
• Electromagnetic hold open from 85° to 175°
• Available for doors up to 1400mm
• Free swing option available

Electromagnetic Hold Open Floor Spring BTS80EMB

Technical Details

Closing Force EN4
Max Door Width 1100 mm
Body Size 341 x 78 x 60 mm
CE Marked to BS EN 1155
Max Opening Angle 175°
Voltage 24 V DC± 15%

EN1154 Classification

1 2 3 4 5 6
3 8 4 1 1 4

11 : Protection Plates

Pre-drilled and counter sunk protection plates for on-site fitting.

PP02 (Standard)

Regular, square-end rectangular push plate. Supplied as standard, unless specified. Push plates are not factory fitted, as there is a risk of damage when transporting doorsets with the pull handle already fitted. However if you prefer, we can machine and fit the push plate to confirm the correct placement and this should then be removed on-site to fit the pull handle.

Technical Data

Width 76 mm
Height 500 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Material Stainless steel
PP02 (Standard)

12 : Finger Protection

Hardware to reduce the risk of injury caused by finger trapping.

AhmGuard

Timber doorset with seamless integral finger protection. AhmGuard is an innovation in finger protection with its effective, seamless design, incorporating the patent protected finger safe Safehinge pivot system. The majority of anti-fingertrap solutions are retro-fit and are often unattractive and cumbersome. They work on the premise of covering the gap between the door and frame. AhmGuard’s uniquely curved door edge eliminates this gap, preventing fingers from getting trapped from both sides. The smooth curve is an integral part of the timber doorset rather than an add-on feature. AhmGuard’s discreet and ergonomic solution forms part of the full doorset and allows the customer to select from a wide choice of timber veneer and high pressure laminate options to achieve the perfect aesthetics for the building.

Technical Data

Door type suitability Single leaf, single swing internal doors of 44mm thickness
Fire rating FD30
Acoustic rating 30RwdB
Test evidence BS 8613:2017 - Type A, Class 2 - primary fire tested in accordance with BS 476 pt22
Durability Cyclic tested to a minimum of 200,000 cycles (severe duty)
Opening diameter 90°
Material Made from FSC® certified timber

Benefits

  • Aesthetically pleasing profile – perfect for design-led projects.
  • Satisfies performance requirements for; anti-finger-trapping, fire, sustainability and acoustics.
  • Negates the need for installers to install retro-fit devices on-site, reducing installation time and the risk of
    compromising compliance.
  • Fully compliant with building regulations.
  • Durable, integral solution – cannot be forcibly removed.
  • Choice of frame material, including; engineered softwood for primed frames or various lacquered hardwoods such
    as oak, ash, maple and walnut.
  • Available in the Ahmarra “Education Range” as a complete doorset with ironmongery.

Fully Certified

AhmGuard has been tested to the British Standard BS 8613:2017 “Finger Protection Devices for Pedestrian Doors”. The solution met the more onerous Class 2 of the standard, which assesses the device’s ability to prevent fingers entering the gap between the door and frame when force is used. Class 1 devices do not undergo this part of the testing.
Our doorsets are also certified for fire performance under the BM TRADA Q-Mark scheme.

AhmGuard Finger Protection
AhmGuard Finger Protection for Fire Doors
AhmGuard Fire Door Integral Finger Protection
AhmGuard Integral Finger Protection for Fire Doors

Retro-Fit Finger Protection

Surface mounted finger guard. Customers can of course choose to incorporate a less expressive retro-fit finger protection system if preferred, which won’t carry the same advantages as an integral system. These may be required on refurbishment projects where some existing doorsets are being retained.

Benefits

  • Sometimes considered as a value engineering option
  • Easily installed, retro-fit (useful for refurbishment projects)
  • Excellent safety solution
  • More robust than the low-end plastic guards
  • Nominal impact of door opening force
Retro-Fit Finger Protection
Fire Door Surface Mounted Finger Guard