IS 1038:1983 specifies the requirements for materials, fabrication, dimensions, and finishing of steel doors, windows, ventilators, and fixed-lights made from rolled steel sections. It covers standard sizes, designations, glazing details, welding quality, hardware fittings, and painting methods, ensuring durability and uniformity for construction and architectural applications. This standard is essential for manufacturers, engineers, and architects involved in the design, production, and installation of steel fenestration components in buildings.
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IS 1038:1983 specifies the requirements for materials, fabrication, dimensions, and finishing of steel doors, windows, ventilators, and fixed-lights made from rolled steel sections. It covers standard sizes, designations, glazing details, welding quality, hardware fittings, and painting methods, ensuring durability and uniformity for construction and architectural applications. This standard is essential for manufacturers, engineers, and architects involved in the design, production, and installation of steel fenestration components in buildings.
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IS 1038: Scope - Key Specifications & Tables
IS 1038 covers steel doors, windows, ventilators, and fixed-lights, including their construction, sampling, glazing, and fixing.
| Lot Size (No. units) | Sample Size | Permissible Defectives | Sub-sample Size | Permissible Defectives in Sub-sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 51 to 150 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 151 to 300 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 301 to 500 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 501 to 1000 | 32 | 3 | 13 | 1 |
| 1001 to 3000 | 50 | 5 | 20 | 2 |
Purchaser must specify:
This summary aids compliance and ordering clarity under IS 1038. For detailed design
IS 1038: Terminology & Key Specifications
| Lot Size (No. units) | Sample Size | Permissible Defectives | Sub-sample Size | Permissible Defectives in Sub-sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 51 to 150 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 151 to 300 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
flowchart TD
A[Determine Lot Size] --> B{Lot Size Range}
B -->|Up to 50| C[Sample Size = 5, Defectives = 0]
B -->|51 to 150| D[Sample Size = 8, Defectives = 0]
B -->|151 to 300| E[Sample Size = 13, Defectives = 1]
B -->|More| F[Refer to Table 3 for sample size]
This concise overview
IS 1038 Key Points on Designation & Direction of Closing
Example:
10HS12 = 10 modules wide, Horizontal glazing bars, Side hung, 12 modules high
| Letter | Description |
|---|---|
| C | Centre hung shutter |
| F | Fixed glass panes |
| H | With horizontal glazing bars |
| N | Without horizontal glazing bars |
| S | Side hung shutters |
| T | Top hung shutters |
graph LR
A[Width (modules)] --> B[Type (C, F, H, N, S, T)]
B --> C[Height (modules)]
C --> D[Designation e.g. 10HS12]
E[Double Door Push Side View] --> F[Left Leaf Closes First]
F --> G[Concealed Top & Bottom Bolts]
This concise format helps in specifying door/window types and ensures proper installation and operation per IS 1038.
IS 1038: Standard Sizes, Tolerances & Designations Summary
| Designation | Qty | Glass Size (mm) | No. of Glazing Clips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6HS20 | 1 | 466 × 249 | 2 |
| 8HS20 | 1 | 666 × 249 | 2 |
| 10NS20 | 2 | 407 × 833 | 4 |
| 12NS21 | 1 | 507 × 283 | 2 |
| 6NS9 | 1 | 507 × 807 | 4 |
flowchart LR
A[Standard Sizes] --> B[Doors, Windows, Ventilators]
B --> C[Dimensions as per Fig.2]
A --> D[Tolerances]
D --> E[±1.5 mm]
A --> F[Designations]
F --> G[Codes like 6HS20, 8NS20]
F --> H[Glass Sizes & Clips Table]
Summary: Use ±1.5 mm tolerance for frame sizes; select glass sizes and glazing clips from Table 1 per designation;
| Designation | Glass Size (W × H mm) | No. of Glazing Clips |
|---|---|---|
| 6HS20 | 466 × 249 | (per Table 1) |
| 8HS20 | 666 × 249 | |
| 10HS20 | 407 × 240 | |
| 12HS20 | 507 × 249 |
flowchart TD
A[Steel Sections] --> B[Conform to IS 7452-1982]
A --> C[Used for Doors, Windows, Ventilators]
D[Glass Sizes] --> E[Specified per Table 1]
E --> F[Glazing Clips Number]
G[Weather Bar] --> H[Mass = 1.8 kg/m]
For detailed steel section dimensions and mechanical properties, refer directly to IS 7452-1982.
IS 1038: Fabrication & Construction Details - Key Points
| Designation | Glass Size (W×H mm) | No. of Glazing Clips |
|---|---|---|
| 6HS20 | 466 × 249 | See Clause 5.3 |
| 8HS20 | 666 × 249 | - |
| 10HS20 | 407 × 240 | - |
graph TD
A[Steel Door/Window Frame] --> B[Rolled Steel Sections]
B --> C[Fabricated Weather Bar (1.8 kg/m)]
A --> D[Glass Pane (Size per Table 1)]
D --> E[Glazing Clips (Quantity per pane)]
A --> F[Construction Details (Fig 6-12)]
Use IS 1038 figures and tables for exact dimensions and fabrication guidance.
| Place of Fixing | Size of Screw or Lug |
|---|---|
| i) Wooden frames rebated outside | 35 mm No. 10 galvanized wood screws (IS: 451-1972) |
| ii) Plugs in concrete/brick rebated outside | 65 mm No. 10 galvanized wood screws (IS: 451-1972) |
| iii) Plugs in concrete/brick plain jambs | 65 mm No. 10 galvanized wood screws (IS: 451-1972) |
| iv) Direct to brick/masonry plain jambs | Slotted steel adjustable lugs, 70×14×3.15 mm, natural finish |
| v) To steel work | Fixing clips with 8 mm galvanized bolts and hexagonal nuts |
graph LR
A[Fixing to Wooden Frames] --> B[35 mm No. 10 Galvanized Wood Screws]
C[Fixing to Concrete/Brick Plugs] --> D[65 mm No. 10 Gal
IS 1038: Painting and Finishing Key Points
| Process | Standard Reference | Key Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Phosphating Solution | IS 1477 (Part 1): 2000 | Surface pretreatment |
| Primer Paint | IS 2074: 1992 | Red oxide zinc chrome primer |
| Ready Mixed Paint | IS 102: 1962 | Brushing method |
| Hot Dip Galvanizing | IS 1477 (Part 1): 1971 | Zinc coating ≥ 0.5 kg/m² |
flowchart TD
A[Steel Surface] --> B{Pretreatment}
B -->|Mechanical| C[Sand/Shot Blasting]
B -->|Chemical| D[Pickling]
C --> E[Phosphating Solution (IS 1477)]
D --> E
E --> F[Primer Coat (Red Oxide Zinc Chrome, IS 2074)]
F --> G[Air or Stove Drying]
B --> H[Hot Dip Galvanizing (IS 1477)]
H --> I
IS 1038: Glazing Requirements Summary
Example from Table 1 for Doors (Side Hung Type - Horizontal Glazing Bars):
| Designation | Quantity | Glass Size (W x H mm) | No. of Glazing Clips |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6HS20 | 1 | 466 x 249 | 2 |
| 8HS20 | 1 | 666 x 249 | 2 |
| 6NS20 | 1 | 466 x 833 | 4 |
flowchart TD
A[Glass Pane] --> B{Thickness ≥ 3 mm}
B -->|Yes| C[Conforms to IS 2835:1987]
C --> D[Properly squared corners & straight edges]
D --> E[Select size from Table 1]
E --> F{Pane size}
F -->|Small| G[2 Glazing Clips]
F -->|Large| H[4 Glazing Clips]
G & H --> I[Fix clips as per Clause 9.1.1.1]
For detailed sizes and
IS 1038: Sampling & Criteria for Conformity (Steel Doors/Windows/Ventilators/Fixed-lights)
| Lot Size (units) | Sample Size | Permissible Defectives | Sub-sample Size | Permissible Defectives in Sub-sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 51 to 150 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 151 to 300 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 301 to 500 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 501 to 1000 | 32 | 3 | 13 | 1 |
| 1001 to 3000 | 50 | 5 | 20 | 2 |
flowchart TD
A[Start: Lot Received] --> B[Determine Lot Size]
B --> C{Select Sample Size from Table 3}
C --> D[Randomly Select Units (IS 4905-1968)]
D --> E[Inspect Sample Units]
E --> F{Defectives ≤ Permissible?}
F -- Yes --> G[Lot Accepted]
F -- No
IS 1038 - Information to be Supplied by Purchaser (Clause 4.4 & Appendix A)
When placing an order for steel doors, windows, ventilators, and fixed-lights, the purchaser must provide the following key information:
flowchart TD
A[Purchaser] --> B[Specify Type & Size]
A --> C[Fixing Medium]
A --> D[Hinges Type]
A --> E[Fittings Details]
A --> F[Mullions & Transoms]
A --> G[Fly-proof Screens]
A --> H[Shutter Operation]
A --> I[Finish Type]
A --> J[Glazing Bead]
A --> K[Other Info]
This information ensures correct manufacturing and installation per IS 1038 standards.
IS 1038: Sampling Procedures for Steel Doors, Windows, Ventilators, Fixed-Lights
| Lot Size (units) | Sample Size | Permissible Defectives | Sub-sample Size | Permissible Defectives in Sub-sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 50 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 51 to 150 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 151 to 300 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 301 to 500 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 501 to 1000 | 32 | 3 | 13 | 1 |
| 1001 to 3000 | 50 | 5 | 20 | 2 |
flowchart LR
A[Lot of Units] --> B{Lot Size}
B -->|Up to 50| C[Sample 5 units]
B -->|51 to 150| D[Sample 8 units]
B -->|151 to 300| E[Sample 13 units]
B -->|301 to 500| F[Sample 20 units]
B -->|501 to 1000| G[Sample 32 units]
B -->|1001 to 3000| H[Sample 50 units]
C --> I[
IS 1038: Key Details on Typical Sizes, Hardware & Specifications
| Designation | Glass Sizes (mm) | No. of Glazing Clips per Pane |
|---|---|---|
| 6HS20 | 466 × 249 | 4 |
| 8HS20 | 666 × 283 | 4 |
| 10HS20 | 407 × 283 | 9 |
| 12HS20 | 507 × 283 | 9 |
Handles (Clause 6.2.2):
Hinges (Clause 6.5.2):
Kick Panels (Clause 6.5.1):
Frequently Asked
IS 1038: Standard Sizes & Tolerances for Steel Doors and Windows
| Component | Size/Tolerance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Steel sections | As per IS 7452-1982 | Clause 5.1.1 |
| Glass thickness | ≥ 3 mm | Clause 5.3 |
| Fitting clearance | 10 mm all sides | Revision notes |
| Welding joints | Any method if quality met | Revision notes |
For exact glass pane sizes and detailed dimensional tolerances, refer to Table 1 of IS 1038.
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Materials and Steel Sections for Steel Doors and Windows (IS 1038)
This ensures durability, uniformity, and compatibility in fabrication and installation of steel doors and windows.
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Welding Quality Tests for Steel Doors and Windows (IS 1038)
IS 1038 does not explicitly detail welding test methods but requires:
| Test Type | Purpose | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Inspection | Surface defects | 100% |
| Weld Size Check | Dimension conformity | 100% |
| Bend/Tensile Test | Mechanical properties | Sample basis |
| Dye Penetrant Test | Surface crack detection | Sample basis |
| Ultrasonic Testing | Internal flaw detection | Sample basis |
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Note: Refer to IS 816 for detailed welding procedure and testing standards applicable to steel fabrication.
IS 1038 Glazing Installation & Glass Sizes Summary
| Application | Typical Glass Size (mm) |
|---|---|
| Small windows | Up to 600 x 300 |
| Larger windows | As per fabrication, clips spaced ≤ 300 mm |
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Key Takeaways:
IS 1038 primarily covers the code of practice for fixing and glazing of metal (steel and aluminium) doors, windows, and ventilators. Regarding hardware fittings and locking mechanisms:
If you need details on locking mechanisms, typical hardware includes:
| Hardware Type | Common Use |
|---|---|
| Mortise locks | Main door locking |
| Night latches | Secondary security |
| Espagnolette bolts | Window and ventilator locking |
| Tower bolts | Additional locking on doors |
For detailed specs, consult relevant IS standards or manufacturer catalogs.
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