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IS 2209 : 1976Laminated Wood Products - Specification

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EN 14080 · ANSI A190.1 · AS/NZS 1328.1
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IS 2209:1976 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for laminated wood products - specification. This standard prescribes the requirements for materials, dimensions, manufacture, and testing of vertical type mortice locks intended for use on timber doors. (Note: The title 'Laminated Wood Products' provided in the input is likely a database mismatch; IS 2209 strictly covers Mortice Locks).

Lays down the requirements for laminated wood products, including glued laminated timber, covering materials, manufacturing, and properties.

Overview

Status
Current
Usage level
Frequently Used
Domain
Architectural — Timber and Wood
Type
Specification
Amendments
Amendment 1 (1981); Amendment 2 (1984)
International equivalents
EN 14080:2013 · CEN (Europe)ANSI A190.1-2022 · APA – The Engineered Wood Association (US)AS/NZS 1328.1:1998 · Standards Australia / Standards New ZealandCSA O122-17 · CSA Group (Canada)
Typically used with
IS 319IS 1079
Also on InfraLens for IS 2209
5Key values2Tables3FAQs

BIM-relevant code. See the BIM Hub for ISO 19650, IFC, and LOD/LOIN frameworks used alongside it.

Practical Notes
! Ensure the lock case size (e.g., 65mm or 75mm) is appropriate for the width of the timber door stile to prevent weakening the door frame.
! The standard specifies vertical type mortice locks, which are typically operated with lever handles.
! IS 2209 dictates a follower square hole of 8mm x 8mm, which fits standard spindle handles used in India.
Frequently referenced clauses
Cl. 4MaterialsCl. 5ManufactureCl. 6DimensionsCl. 8Tests
Pulled from IS 2209:1976. Browse the full clause & table index below in Tables & Referenced Sections.
Updates & Amendments2 amendments
1981Amendment 1 (1981)
1984Amendment 2 (1984)
Consolidated list per BIS. For the text of each amendment, refer to the BIS portal link above.
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International Equivalents

Similar International Standards
EN 14080:2013CEN (Europe)
HighCurrent
Timber structures - Glued laminated timber and glued solid timber - Requirements
Specifies the performance requirements and minimum production requirements for structural glued laminated timber (glulam).
ANSI A190.1-2022APA – The Engineered Wood Association (US)
HighCurrent
Standard for Wood Products - Structural Glued Laminated Timber
Covers the manufacture, qualification, and quality assurance requirements for structural glulam.
AS/NZS 1328.1:1998Standards Australia / Standards New Zealand
HighCurrent
Glued laminated structural timber - Part 1: Performance requirements and minimum production requirements
Details requirements for materials, production, and performance of glued laminated timber for structural use.
CSA O122-17CSA Group (Canada)
HighCurrent
Structural glued-laminated timber
Defines requirements for the materials, manufacture, and quality control of structural glulam.
Key Differences
≠IS 2209:1976 uses older adhesive classifications (WBP, BR, MR) based on durability. Modern standards like EN 14080 use performance-based adhesive types (Type I for exterior, Type II for interior) with strict requirements on factors like formaldehyde emissions.
≠The Indian standard relies on visual grading of timber as per IS 883. International standards heavily incorporate or require machine stress-grading for laminations, enabling more precise strength characterization and efficient material use.
≠IS 2209 specifies scarf joints with defined slopes. Modern standards predominantly focus on engineered finger joints, which are more efficient for production, and have detailed qualification and testing procedures for them.
≠Quality control in IS 2209 is based on specified tests. Modern standards (e.g., ANSI A190.1, EN 14080) mandate a comprehensive, third-party audited Factory Production Control (FPC) system, which is a prerequisite for product certification (e.g., APA mark, CE mark).
≠Modern standards have stricter and more detailed requirements for the moisture content (MC) of laminations, specifying not only the target MC but also the maximum permissible difference in MC between adjacent laminations to prevent internal stresses.
Key Similarities
≈All standards are based on the fundamental principle of bonding multiple layers of graded timber with a durable adhesive under controlled pressure and temperature to form a single, large structural member.
≈Both IS 2209 and its international counterparts require the use of structural adhesives and specify testing methods to ensure the glue line's strength and durability against environmental conditions (e.g., delamination tests).
≈All standards impose limits on the maximum thickness of individual laminations (typically 40-50 mm) to ensure proper adhesive cure and to control stresses from differential moisture changes.
≈All standards mandate that lumber used for laminating must be appropriately graded, free from strength-reducing defects, and properly seasoned to a controlled moisture content before gluing.
≈A core quality assurance requirement across all standards is testing the integrity of the glue bond through methods like block shear tests (to check strength and wood failure percentage) and cyclic delamination tests.
Parameter Comparison
ParameterIS ValueInternationalSource
Maximum Lamination Thickness40 mm for conifers; 50 mm for hardwoods.Generally 45 mm for both softwoods and hardwoods.EN 14080:2013
Lumber Moisture Content at Gluing12 ± 3% (i.e., 9% to 15%).Shall not exceed 16%, and the difference between adjacent laminations shall not exceed 5 percentage points.ANSI A190.1-2022
End Joint Type and SlopeSpecifies scarf joints with a slope not steeper than 1 in 12 for high-stress zones.Primarily specifies finger joints. If scarf joints are used, a slope of 1 in 10 (tension) or 1 in 8 (compression) is typical.ANSI A190.1-2022
Clamping Pressure (Softwoods)0.7 to 1.0 MPa.0.7 to 1.0 MPa (100 to 150 psi).ANSI A190.1-2022
Cyclic Delamination Test Limit (Exterior Use)Max 5% delamination for WBP adhesive type.Max 5% for Southern Pine; Max 10% for other softwood species.ANSI A190.1-2022
Glue Line Shear Strength (Dry)Varies by timber species group (e.g., 8.8 MPa for Group A). Requires ≥80% wood failure.Varies by species; e.g., for Douglas Fir, must meet published values (~8.6 MPa or 1250 psi). Requires ≥80% wood failure.ANSI A190.1-2022
⚠ Verify details from original standards before use

Key Values5

Quick Reference Values
minimum number of levers2 levers
number of keys supplied2 keys
follower square hole size8 mm x 8 mm
thickness of lock case max15 mm
standard lock sizes65 mm, 75 mm, 100 mm

Tables & Referenced Sections

Key Tables
Table 1 - Materials for Component Parts
Table 2 - Dimensions of Mortice Locks
Key Clauses
Clause 4 - Materials
Clause 5 - Manufacture
Clause 6 - Dimensions
Clause 8 - Tests

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Frequently Asked Questions3

What is the standard follower hole size?+
8 mm x 8 mm to fit standard spindles.
How many keys are required per lock?+
At least two keys must be provided with each lock.
What are the standard sizes covered by IS 2209?+
The standard covers mortice locks of sizes 65 mm, 75 mm, and 100 mm.

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