IS 2202:1999 Part 1 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for wooden flush door shutters (solid core type) - specification. This standard lays down the specification for solid core wooden flush door shutters with plywood face panels, covering material requirements, dimensions, construction techniques, and acceptable tolerances.
Lays down the requirements for solid core wooden flush door shutters, covering materials, construction, finish, and performance.
BIM-relevant code. See the BIM Hub for ISO 19650, IFC, and LOD/LOIN frameworks used alongside it.
IS 2202 (Part 1) specifies wooden flush door shutters (solid core type) — the standard interior + exterior door shutter for residential, commercial, and institutional buildings. Solid core flush doors have a face panel of plywood / decorative laminate over a solid core of timber blocks / particle board / engineered wood.
Use IS 2202 Part 1 flush door shutters for: - Residential interior doors (bedroom, living, study) - Commercial office doors (cabin, meeting room) - Hotel + hospital room doors - School + college classroom doors - Industrial / institutional standard doors - Warehouse + back-of-house doors (utilitarian; lower-grade laminate)
IS 2202 has Parts: - Part 1: Flush door shutters, solid core type (this code) - Part 2: Flush door shutters, hollow core type (lighter, cheaper) - Part 3: Flush door shutters, mineral-core (fire-rated)
For specific applications: - Wet zones (bathroom): IS 2202 Part 2 hollow with PVC face OR PVC door (different code) - Fire-rated: IS 2202 Part 3 mineral-core fire door - Outdoor: stronger door (often steel-framed wooden, or aluminium-clad) - Heavy security: steel door (separate code IS 1038)
Construction: - Core: timber blocks (lipped + framed), particle board (IS 3087), block board (IS 11215), or engineered wood - Face: 4 mm plywood OR HDF (high-density fibreboard) OR pre-laminated face - Edge: solid wood lipping (40 × 35 mm typical) for screw + hinge holding - Adhesive: BWR-grade (interior); BWP / phenolic (exterior / wet) - Surface finish: laminate / veneer / paint per project specification
Standard sizes (mm × mm):
| Door type | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | |---|---|---| | Bedroom interior | 750 | 1980-2030 | | Living / passage | 800-900 | 2030-2130 | | Office cabin | 850-900 | 2030-2130 | | Bathroom | 700-750 | 1980 | | Service door | 600-700 | 1830-1980 | | Industrial / utility | 900-1000 | 2030-2130 | | Custom large door | up to 1200 | up to 2440 |
Door frame dimension = shutter dimension + 4-6 mm clearance per side + frame thickness (75-100 mm typical).
Thickness: - Standard: 30 mm, 35 mm (most common), 40 mm, 45 mm - Bathroom: 25-30 mm - Heavy / institutional: 35-45 mm - Fire-rated: 40-45 mm (mineral core)
Acceptance criteria (Clause 6):
| Property | Acceptance | |---|---| | Density | ≥ 600 kg/m³ | | Dimensional tolerance | ±2 mm length / width; ±0.5 mm thickness | | Surface flatness | ≤ 0.5 % of dimension (max 5 mm) | | End squareness | 90° ± 1° | | Adhesive bond strength (24 hr immersion) | ≥ 1.0 N/mm² | | Knife test (penetration of laminate) | smooth cut, no chipping | | Slamming test (cyclic open-close) | 100,000 cycles without damage | | Pull-off test (hardware) | ≥ 100 N | | Moisture content | 5-12 % | | Warpage / bow | ≤ 5 mm under no load |
Acceptance grade: - Grade A (commercial / heavy duty) — institutional / hospital / hotel; full-size testing - Grade B (general purpose) — residential / standard; relaxed slamming + adhesive limits
Cost (typical 2026): - Standard residential flush door (35 mm × 900 × 2030, with laminate): ₹2,500-4,500 - Commercial (40 mm × 900 × 2100, with veneer): ₹4,500-7,500 - Premium (engineered wood / hardwood lipping / decorative veneer): ₹8,000-15,000+ - Hardware extra (handle, lock, hinges, closer): ₹500-3,000
Hardware allowance: - Hinges: 3 standard (top, middle, bottom) for ≤ 35 kg shutter; 4 for heavier - Lockset: standard cylinder lockset (₹500-3000) - Closer (commercial): ₹500-2000 - Stopper (wall / floor): ₹100-300
1. Flush door in bathroom without water-resistant grade. UF binder swells, door warps. Use BWR-grade adhesive + PVC / waterproof face. 2. No edge lipping on shutter. Hinges + lock pull out from particle board core; door fails. Solid wood lipping (40 mm) mandatory. 3. Substandard supplier without ISI mark. Local 'flush door' may be under-grade; warps, sags. Demand ISI marked + IS 2202 compliant. 4. No sample door for inspection before bulk order. Specs vary; sample inspection essential. 5. Hardware overload. Heavy ornamental hardware + not enough hinges; door sags / hinges fail. 4 hinges for door > 35 kg; pull-test new door before bulk ordering. 6. No frame correction for door dimension. Frame size doesn't match shutter; door doesn't close. Frame = shutter + clearance per side. 7. Slamming damage in commercial use. Without door closer, doors slam shut; hinges + frame fail. Mandatory door closer for commercial. 8. Laminate / veneer chipping during transport / fitting. Edge protection not used. Use cardboard edge guards during transport. 9. Storage in damp area. Door absorbs moisture; warps before installation. Store flat, dry, off-floor. 10. No fire rating where mandated. Hospital corridor door must be fire-rated per NBC 2016 Part 4; IS 2202 Part 3 mineral-core required, not Part 1 solid-core. 11. Rough handling at site. Edges chipped, panel scratched. Carry vertically; don't drag. 12. No periodic maintenance. Hinges loosen; lock fails; door drops. Annual hardware inspection.
Door procurement + installation cascade:
1. Design — door schedule (location, size, type, finish, hardware). 2. Material spec: - Door type (flush, paneled, fire-rated) - Core (solid timber, particle board, mineral) - Face (laminate / veneer / paint) - Frame (wood / steel / aluminium) - Hardware (hinges, lock, closer) 3. Source qualification — ISI marked supplier, sample inspection. 4. Frame installation — into masonry / RCC opening; check level + plumb. 5. Door shutter delivery — inspection at delivery (warpage, dimensions, finish). 6. Hanging — hinge installation, alignment with frame, smooth swing. 7. Hardware fitting — lockset, handle, closer, stopper. 8. Final inspection — door closes flush, no gap > 3 mm, locks properly, smooth operation. 9. Maintenance: - Annual: hinge tightening, lock lubrication - Replace damaged shutter / hardware - Re-paint / re-laminate as finish ages
IS 2202 Part 1 is the foundational interior-door code in India. Modern fit-out increasingly uses pre-laminated faces + engineered cores; the underlying IS 2202 Part 1 requirements remain the technical baseline for quality + dimensional consistency.
| Parameter | IS Value | International | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness Tolerance | ±1.2 mm | ±1/16 inch (≈ ±1.6 mm) | WDMA I.S.1A-13 |
| Squareness Tolerance (Max Diagonal Difference) | 4.0 mm | 1/4 inch (≈ 6.4 mm) | WDMA I.S.1A-13 |
| Warp Tolerance (Twist/Bow) | Max 4.0 mm (measured laid flat) | Max 1/4 inch (≈ 6.4 mm) over a 42x84 inch area (measured in hung position) | WDMA I.S.1A-13 |
| Minimum Stile Width | 45 mm | Varies by core; e.g., 1-1/8 inch (≈ 28.5 mm) for Particleboard Core | WDMA I.S.1A-13 |
| Exterior Grade Adhesive | Type BWP (Boiling Water Proof) - Phenol Formaldehyde resin | Type I (Waterproof) | WDMA I.S.1A-13 |
| Slamming Test (Cycles for Interior Door) | 200 cycles | 250,000 cycles (for Standard Duty grade) | WDMA I.S.1A-13 |
| Screw Withdrawal Resistance (Face) | Minimum 1000 N | Minimum 200 lbf (≈ 890 N) for Standard Duty | WDMA I.S.1A-13 |