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The National BIM Library

BIM Object Guide: Doorset System

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Contents
1.0 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Naming ........................................................................................................................ 6
2.0 Parameters ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 NBL_General ............................................................................................................... 7
2.2 NBS_Data ................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 IFC ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.4 COBie ........................................................................................................................ 14
3.0 Abbreviations ................................................................................................................ 16

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1.0 Introduction
This guide covers the use of Doorset System included within the National BIM Library:

Double Metal Corridor/Lobby Door

Double Metal Corridor/Lobby Door with

Vision Panel

Double Metal Fire Exit Door

Double Metal Fire Exit Door with Vision

Panel

Double Metal Goods Lift Lobby Door

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Double Metal Riser Door with Louvre

Single Hingeless Metal Riser Door

Single Hingeless Metal Riser with

Single Metal Corridor/Lobby Door

Louvre

Single Metal Corridor/Lobby Door with

Single Metal Fire Exit Door

Vision Panel

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Single Metal Fire Exit Door with Vision

Single Metal Riser Door

Panel

Single Metal Riser Door with Louvre

Single Metal Toilet Door

Unequal Metal Corridor/Lobby Door

Unequal Metal Corridor/Lobby Door with

Vision Panel

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1.1 Naming
National BIM Library objects are named to identify their type and configuration. Fields are
segregated using an underscore (_) and information within each field is segregated using
hyphens (-). Fields are abbreviated to reduce characters and capitals used at the start of
each abbreviation to aid readability.

File name and objects are named as below:

File name
Field1 Author_Field2 Manufacturer_Field3 Category_Field4 Product Range

Object
Field1 Author_ Field2 Manufacturer_Field3 Category_Field4 Product_Field5 Differentiator

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2.0 Parameters
Parameters included in the BIM object are as follows:
2.1 NBL_General

Author

The name of the BIM objects Author.

BIMObjectName

Name of the BIM object as it will appear in software. Using

NBL naming procedure.

ManufacturerURL

The BIM object shall include a ManufacturerURL property

completed with a valid uniform resource locator (URL)
hyperlink to the manufacturers website. If the value is not
known or not available, the property shall be completed with
'n/a. For generic objects the value shall be completed with
n/a.

NBSCertification

A URL linking to the specific version of the NBS BIM Standard

against which the object has been certified.

NBSDescription

The BIM object shall include a NBSDescription property

completed with an alphanumeric value of the appropriate NBS
clause title from http://www.nationalbimlibrary.com/api/. If the
value is not known or not available, the property shall be
completed with 'n/a.

NBSReference

The BIM object shall include a NBSReference property

completed with an alphanumeric value of the appropriate NBS
clause reference from http://www.nationalbimlibrary.com/api/.
The clause reference shall be in the format xx-yy-zz/nnn
where xx-yy-zz is the NBS section code and nnn is the 3 digit
NBS clause number.

NBSNote

Where a second system which is related to the BIMobject can

be described.

NBSOfficeMasterTag

A reference to the object for the user if linked to an NBS

Create office master clause tag.

NBSTypeID

A reference to the object for the user if one or more is used

within the project.

ProductInformation

The BIM object shall include a ProductInformation property

completed with:
a valid uniform resource locator (URL) hyperlink to further

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product information, such as Technical documentation,
installation guides, certificates, product catalogues or
literature,
an alphanumeric value of a description of the location, where
the document can be found.
If the value is not known or not available, the property shall
be completed with n/a. For generic objects the value shall be
completed with n/a.
Revision

The BIM object shall include a Revision property for

completion within the project environment set with the default
value n/a.

Uniclass2

The BIM object shall include a Uniclass2 property. The value

shall be completed with an alphanumeric value of the
appropriate Uniclass2 classification code and description. If a
suitable Uniclass2 classification and description is not
available, the value shall be completed with n/a

Version

The BIM object shall include a Version property completed

with a numerical value, stated as a whole number,
representing the sequence of the object publication.

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2.2 NBS_Data

AcousticRatingOptions

Available acoustic rating for the doorset.

AdditionalHardware

Additional hardware that is not part of the doorset system.

AirTransferGrille

Indication whether an air transfer grille is required.

AirTransferGrilleSize

Air transfer grille dimensions measured in [mm].

AlternativeDoorsetGlazing

Glazing specification if not part of the doorset system and

it is to be installed on site or in joiner's shop.

AntiFingerTrapRequirement

Indication whether there is a requirement for an anti-finger

trap.

AutomaticHardware

Indication of automatic hardware associated to the door

system.

BreakoutFacility

Indication if doors can be opened manually in an

emergency.

CloserOptions

Available closer options for the doorset.

ComponentNumber

Project component number reference.

Configuration

Doorset arrangement indicating number of door leaves

and operation.
Project door number.

DoorNumber
DoorSeal

Indication if a door seal is required to prevent or reduce

penetration of weather, fire/smoke, sound or light.

DoorsetFasteners

Type of door fasteners used during installation.

DoorsetType

Doorset type according to principal material.

DoorstopOptions

Available doorstop options for the doorset.

ElectronicLock

Indication whether an electronic lock is required.

EmergencyPanicOperation

Indication of emergency and panic hardware associated to

the door system.

FireRatingOptions

Available fire rating options for the doorset.

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FloorFinish

Floor finish to doorset location.

FrameFinish

Door frame finish.

FrameFinishlOptions

Door frame finish options.

FrameMaterial

Door frame make-up where there are product options.

FrameMaterialOptions

Door frame material options.

FrameProfile

Door frame profile.

FrameProfileOptions

Door frame profile options.

FrameRevealFiller

Intumescent material used in cavities to prevent spread of

fire/smoke or weatherproofing compounds.

FrameSeal

Indication if a frame seal is required to prevent or reduce

penetration of weather, fire/smoke, sound or light.

FrameWidthOptions

Available frame width options measured in [mm].

GlassType

Glazing specification.

Handing

Doorset handing.

Hanging

Hanging method associated to the door system.

HardwareSet

Essential hardware supplied with doorset.

HardwareSetOptions

Essential hardware supplied with doorset.

HeadDetail

Referenced head drawing number.

HoldOpen

Indication whether a hold open arm is required.

JambDetail

Referenced jamb drawing number.

KeySuiting

Key suiting reference.

LeafEdgings

Wood species and profile.

LeafFacing

Indication of door leaf finish.

LeafFacingOptions

Available facing options for the doorset.

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LeafMaterialOptions

Available material options for the doorset.

LeafSwing

Directional swing.

LeafSwingOptions

Doorset leaf swing options.

LockingOptions

Locking options for the doorset.

MaximumStructuralOpening

Maximum dimensions measured in [mm].

MinimumStructuralOpening

Minimum dimensions measured in [mm].

OpeningMechanism

Indication whether there is a requirement for an opening

mechanism.

Operating

Operating hardware associated to the door system.

OperationOptions

Handle options for the doorset.

OverPanels

Requirement for an over panel which is not part of the door

system.

PlatesAndStops

Plates and door stops associated to the door system.

Securing

Hardware to secure the associated doorset.

SecurityRatingOptions

Doorset security rating options.

SidePanels

Requirement for a side panel which is not part of the door

system.

SignageFire

Fire signage requirement.

SignageFireOptions

Doorset fire signage options.

SignageSecurity

Security signage requirement.

SignageWayfinding

Way finding signage requirement.

SuitableLocation

Location suitability.

SystemAccessories

Additional items which do not come as integral parts of the

doorset system.

ThermalTransmittanceOptio
ns

Thermal transmittance options.

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ThresholdBase

Threshold type if not part of the door system.

ThresholdRequired

Indication whether a threshold is required.

ThresholdStripping

Indication if a threshold stripping is required to prevent

weather, fire/smoke, sound or light that is not part of the
doorset system.

Trim

Indication of trim used as cloaking or for any other detail.

VisionPanelConfiguration

Vision panel arrangement.

VisionPanelOptions

Panel options for the doorset.

2.3 IFC
Note: IFC definitions have been obtained from BuildingSmart IFC2x3 website
(http://buildingsmart-tech.org).
AcousticRating

Acoustic rating for this object. It is provided according to the

national building code. It indicates the sound transmission
resistance of this object by an index ratio (instead of providing
full sound absorption values).

FireExit

Indication whether this object is designed to serve as an exit

in the case of fire (TRUE) or not (FALSE). Here it defines an
exit door in accordance to the national building code.

FireRating

Fire rating for this object. It is given according to the national

fire safety classification.

GlazingAreaFraction

Fraction of the glazing area relative to the total area of the

filling element. It shall be used, if the glazing area is not given
separately for all panels within the filling element.

HandicapAccessible

Indication that this object is designed to be accessible by the

handicapped. It is giving according to the requirements of the
national building code.

HasDrive

Indication whether this object has an automatic drive to

operate it (TRUE) or no drive (FALSE).

Infiltration

Infiltration flowrate of outside air for the filler object based on

the area of the filler object at a pressure level of 50 Pascals. It
shall be used, if the length of all joints is unknown.

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IsExternal

Indication whether the element is designed for use in the

exterior (TRUE) or not (FALSE). If (TRUE) it is an external
element and faces the outside of the building.

Reference

Reference ID for this specified type in this project (e.g. type A1 ), provided, if there is no classification reference to a
recognized classification system used.

SecurityRating

Index based rating system indicating security level. It is giving

according to the national building code.

SelfClosing

Indication whether this object is designed to close

automatically after use (TRUE) or not (FALSE).

SmokeStop

Indication whether the object is designed to provide a smoke

stop (TRUE) or not (FALSE).

ThermalTransmittance

Thermal transmittance coefficient (U-Value) of a material. It

applies to the total door construction.

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2.4 COBie
The following COBie parameters have been included within the Doorset System BIM object
and can be used to prepare COBie data schedules:
AccessibilityPerformance

Accessibility issue(s) which the product satisfies.

AssetIdentifier

The asset identifier assigned to an occurrence of a product

(prior to handover).

BarCode

The identity of the bar code (or rfid) given to an occurrence of

the product.

CodePerformance

Code Compliance requirement(s) which the product satisfies.

Colour

Characteristic or primary colour of product.

Constituents

Optional constituent features, parts or finishes.

Cost

Cost impact of replacement process.

Documentation

Location (Uniform Resource Information) for further product

information.

DocumentReference

Location (Uniform Resource Information) for the source or

updates to this product information.

Features

Features or other important characteristics relevant to product

specification.

Finish

Characteristic or primary finish of product.

Grade

Standard grading(s) to which the product corresponds.

InstallationDate

The date that the manufactured item was installed.

LifeCyclePhase

Life Cycle Phase as defined in ISO 15978.

Manufacturer

The organization that manufactured or assembled the item.

Material

Main material of the covering.

MethodOfMeasurement

Method of measurement.

ModelLabel

The model number assigned by manufacturer.

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ModelReference

The name used by the manufacturer.

NominalHeight

Nominal height of product, typically the vertical or secondary

characteristic dimension.

NominalLength

Nominal length of product, typically the larger or primary

horizontal dimension.

NominalWidth

Nominal width of product, typically the characteristic or

secondary horizontal or characteristic dimension.

Process

Specification of process.

ProductionYear

The year of production for the manufactured item.

ReferenceStandard

Reference standard(s) to which the product is compliant.

ReplacementCost

An indicative cost for unit replacement.

SerialNumber

The serial number assigned to an occurrence of a product by

the manufacturer.

ServiceLifeDuration

The length or duration of a service life.

ServiceLifeType

The typical service life that is quoted for an artefact under

reference operating conditions.

Shape

Characteristic shape of product.

Size

Characteristic size of product.

SustainabilityPerformance Sustainability issue(s) which the product satisfies.

TagNumber

The tag number assigned to an occurrence of a product.

WarrantyDescription

Description of the warranty.

WarrantyDurationLabour

Duration of labour warranty (years).

WarrantyDurationParts

Duration of parts warranty (years).

WarrantyGuarantorLabour

Organization acting as guarantor of labour warranty.

WarrantyGuarantorParts

Organization acting as guarantor of parts warranty.

WarrantyStartDate

The date on which the warranty commences.

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3.0 Abbreviations
Drset

Doorset

nbl

national BIM library

Sym

System

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