1、BRITISH STANDARD BS1467:1972 Incorporating Amendment No.1 Specification for Folders and files UDC 686.83:651.5BS1467:1972 This British Standard, having been approved by the Office Machines and Equipment Industry Standards Committee, was published under the authorityof the Executive Boardon 15 Decemb
2、er1972 BSI 11-1999 First published September1948 First revision January1957 Second revision December1972 The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard: Committee reference OME/2 Draft for comment71/61546 ISBN 0 580 07056 5 Co-operating organizations The Office Machines and Equipme
3、nt Industry Standards Committee, under whose supervision this British Standard was prepared, consists of representatives from the following Government departments and industrial organizations: Association of Certified and Corporate Accountants British Federation of Master Printers* Business Equipmen
4、t Trade Association* Civil Service Department Confederation of British Industry Department of the Environment (Public Building and Works)* Department of Trade and Industry Drawing Office Material Manufacturers and Dealers Association H.M. Stationery Office Institute of Chartered Accountants in Engla
5、nd and Wales Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators Institute of Cost and Works Accountants Institute of Office Management Office Machines and Equipment Federation The organizations marked with an asterisk in the above list, together with the following, were directly represented on th
6、e Committee entrusted with the preparation of this British Standard: Association of Municipal Corporations British Furniture Manufacturers Federated Association British Paper and Board Makers Association British Stationery and Office Equipment Association County Councils Association Envelope Makers
7、and Manufacturing Stationers Association Library Association National Coal Board Royal Institute of British Architects Technical Section of British Paper and Board Makers Association (Incorporated) Amendments issued since publication Amd. No. Date of issue Comments 3645 September 1981 Indicated by a
8、 sideline in the marginBS1467:1972 BSI 11-1999 i Contents Page Co-operating organizations Inside front cover Foreword ii 1 Scope 1 2 Definitions 1 3 Dimensions 1 Appendix A Dimensions of suspended filing pockets 5 Appendix B Text deleted 5 Figure 1 Typical folders 2 Figure 2 Typical files illustrati
9、ng some fastening methods 3 Figure 3 Dimensions and positioning of holes in sheets of paper 4 Figure 4 Suspended filing pockets 5 Table 1 Dimensions of folders and files 1 Table 2 Dimensions of box files with index and drop front 3 Table 3 Dimensions of box files without index and with fixed front 4
10、 Table 4 Dimensions of transfer storage cases 4 Publications referred to Inside back coverBS1467:1972 ii BSI 11-1999 Foreword This British Standard was published originally under the direction of the Office Machines and Equipment Industry Standards Committee. After being transferred to the Furniture
11、 Standards Committee it was revised by AmendmentNo.1 published in September1981. It covers the types of folders and files commonly used in offices, but does not purport to include items designed for the storage of more specialized documents and continuous stationery. BS5097 gives the requirements fo
12、r loose leaf binders. The standard was first published in1948 and first revised in1957. The second revision in1972 included ISO A4 paper size(210mm 297mm) and deleted all references to traditional British sizes contained in previous editions except for foolscap paper(203mm 330mm). This revision reta
13、ins reference to foolscap paper, although the use of it is decreasing; recognizes that many folders and files are not stored in vertically suspended filing pockets; and brings the dimensions into conformity with general current practice. Because suspended filing pockets form a natural link between f
14、olders and files and filing cabinets, information given about them in BS4438 is repeated in Appendix A of this standard. Care has been taken to avoid a specification which would inhibit freedom of design or the use of new materials and methods. Emphasis has instead been placed on dimensional standar
15、dization although once again the greatest possible freedom is given to meet variations between products from different manufacturers, consistent with ensuring that they provide adequate protection for their contents. Because of the various types and grades of materials employed and the differing use
16、s of the products dealt with, it has not been possible to give any useful overall performance requirements. Users are therefore recommended to satisfy themselves that the product is adequate to the use for which they intend it, related to such factors as likely loading, degree of handling, etc. This
17、 standard is related to ISO623 “Paper and board Folders and files Sizes” and the filing holes specified in this standard conform to those specified in ISO838 “Paper Holes for general filing purposes Specification.” A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a cont
18、ract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pagesi andii, pages1 to6, an inside back cover
19、and a back cover. This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the inside front cover.BS1467:1972 BSI 11-1999 1 1 Scope This British Standard gives definitions and sizes of folders and files, lever arch
20、 files, box files and transfer storage cases. Information about suspended filing pockets for standard drawer filing cabinets extracted from BS4438 is given in Appendix A. The spacing and diameter of punched holes (for filing only) are also specified. NOTEThe British Standards referred to in this sta
21、ndard are listed on the inside back cover. 2 Definitions For the purposes of this British Standard, the following definitions apply: 2.1 folder a cover, with either single or multiple folds which may have one edge tabbed. Folders may be provided with gussets, flaps or pockets. Outline drawings of th
22、e most usual types are shown in Figure 1 NOTEBecause the nomenclature for types of folder can vary considerably, the one term “folder” is used throughout this specification to include items sometimes called “wallet”, “portfolio” or “pocket folder”. 2.2 file any type of folder into which has been int
23、roduced a paper fastening device. A file may or may not have inside “wings”. A selection of different types of file is illustrated in Figure 2 2.3 suspended filing pocket a filing pocket designed to hold documents, folders or files, and equipped with hangers for engagement with filing cabinet suspen
24、sion rails (see Appendix A) 2.4 lever arch file a stiff cover fitted with an arch binding mechanism operated by a lever 2.5 box file a box-shaped container which may be fitted with a spring clip or other mechanical device for retaining papers 2.6 transfer storage case a rigid or collapsible box-shap
25、ed container for housing papers, folders or files when transferred for storage 3 Dimensions The sizes of the items covered by this standard shall be as shown below (see also Figure 1): 3.1 Folders and files 3.1.1 Folders and files shall be sufficiently large to accommodate and protect papers of the
26、appropriate size. Nevertheless, overall dimensions when closed shall not exceed the maximum values given in Table 1. Afolder designed specifically to be inserted in a file shall have dimension Y not greater than 230 mm. Table 1 Dimensions of folders and files To contain sheets of size Dimension Y (F
27、igure 1) (inclusive of tab or indexing margin, if any, and inclusive of spine or gusset, if any) Binding or folded edge X (Figure 1) For use in vertically suspended pockets For non-suspended filing A4 a (210mm 297mm) mm(max.) 240 mm(max.) 225 mm(max.) 320 Foolscap(203mm 330mm) 240 255 355 a See BS40
28、00.BS1467:1972 2 BSI 11-1999 3.1.2 Where an overlap or tab is provided for primary reference purposes it is recommended that this should be approximately12mm in height. Where the tab is provided for secondary reference purposes only, the height may be reduced. Figure 1 Typical foldersBS1467:1972 BSI
29、 11-1999 3 3.1.3 The width of gussets has not been specified as these are usually supplied to customers requirements. It is recommended, however, that gussets should not normally extend to more than40mm capacity. 3.1.4 The depths of pockets and flaps (Figure 1c and Figure 1d) shall be adequate to ac
30、commodate and protect the contents. 3.2 Lever arch files 3.2.1 Lever arch files shall be sufficiently large to accommodate and protect papers of the appropriate size. Maximum external dimensions shall be: In both cases it is recommended that the external width of the spine should not exceed82mm. 3.2
31、.2 The spine of lever arch files shall incorporate a provision to facilitate removal from storage. 3.3 Box files. Box fries shall be sufficiently large to accommodate loose papers of the appropriate size, and their dimensions shall be as in Table 2 and Table 3. It is recommended that the internal de
32、pth of box files be75mm. 3.3.1 Box files with index and drop front. Dimensions of box files with index and drop front shall be as in Table 2. Table 2 Dimensions of box files with index and drop front 3.3.2 Box files without index and with fixed front. Dimensions of box files without index and with f
33、ixed front shall be as in Table 3. Figure 2 Typical files illustrating some fastening methods A4: 290mm 320mm Foolscap: 290mm 350mm To contain sheets of size Minimum internal dimensions Maximum external dimensions Width Length Width Length A4(210mm 297mm) Foolscap(203mm 330mm) mm 255 255 mm 320 355
34、mm 290 290 mm 355 388BS1467:1972 4 BSI 11-1999 Table 3 Dimensions of box files without index and with fixed front 3.4 Transfer storage cases. Transfer storage cases shall be sufficiently large to accommodate both loose papers of the appropriate size and complete folders and files. Their dimensions s
35、hall be as in Table 4. In both cases it is recommended that the external width of the spine should measure not less than100min. Table 4 Dimensions of transfer storage cases 3.5 Paper fastening devices 3.5.1 Paper fastening devices, including holes in covers or wings, provided in files shall be of su
36、ch dimensions and position that they will accept sheets of paper punched in accordance with Figure 3, which conforms to ISO838 “Paper Holes for general filing purposes Specifications”. 3.5.2 The axis joining the hole centres may be arranged parallel to the short or long edge of the sheet or document
37、 as required. To contain sheets of size Minimum internal dimensions Maximum external dimensions Width Length Width Length A4(210mm 297mm) Foolscap(203mm 330mm) mm 235 235 mm 320 355 mm 280 280 mm 355 388 To contain sheets of size Minimum internal dimensions Maximum external dimensions Width Length W
38、idth Length A4(210mm 297mm) Foolscap(203mm 330mm) mm 255 255 mm 335 380 mm 265 265 mm 360 405 Figure 3 Dimensions and positioning of holes in sheets of paperBS1467:1972 BSI 11-1999 5 Appendix A Dimensions of suspended filing pockets NOTEThe information which follows is taken from BS4438. A.1 The cut
39、-outs on the hangers of suspended filing pockets shall be so dimensioned as to engage with the filing cabinets suspension rails. The nominal widths between the centres of these rails shall be: A.2 The overall width of the hangers shall be such that the ends do not foul the vertical side members of t
40、he cabinet carcase when in use. The minimum internal widths of cabinets (measured between vertical side members of the carcase) shall be: A.3 The highest point of the pocket above the top of the notch which rests on the suspension rail shall not exceed: A.4 The lowest part of the pocket below the to
41、p of the notch which rests on the suspension rail shall not exceed: A.5 The maximum width of suspended filing pockets (excluding hangers) shall be as follows: AppendixB Text deleted for A4 330mm, for foolscap 388min. for A4 362mm, for foolscap 420mm. 1) Flat-topped pockets 8mm See Figure 4. 2) Tabbe
42、d pockets 24mm 1) Flat-topped pockets 254mm See Figure 4. 2) Tabbed pockets 238mm To contain A4 318mm, To contain foolscap 379mm. Figure 4 Suspended filing pockets 6 blankBS1467:1972 BSI 11-1999 Publications referred to This standard makes reference to the following British Standards: BS4000, Sizes
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