British Standards

BRITISH STANDARDS

The following standards are referred to in the text. The latest version of the standard shall be used.

  • BS 3621. Thief resistant lock assemblies – Key egress.
  • BS 5357. Code of practice for installation of security glazing.
  • BS 5544. Specification for anti-bandit glazing (glazing resistant to manual attack).
  • BS 6206. Specification for impact performance requirements for flat safety glass and safety
  • plastics for use in buildings.
  • BS 6262. Part 4 Glazing in buildings – Safety related to human impact.
  • BS 7950. Specification for enhanced security performance of casement and tilt/turn windows
  • for domestic applications.
  • BS 8213-4. Windows, doors and roof lights Part 4. Code of practice for the installation of
  • replacement windows and doorsets in dwellings.
  • BS 8220-1. Guide for security of buildings against crime – Part 1. Dwellings.
  • BS 8621. Thief resistant lock assemblies – Keyless egress.
  • BS 10621. Thief resistant lock assemblies – Dual mode.
  • PAS 24. Enhanced security performance requirements for door assemblies – Part 1. Single
  • leaf, external door assemblies to dwellings.
  • PAS 3621. Multi point locking assemblies – keyed egress.
  • PAS 8621. Multi point locking assemblies – keyless egress.
  • PAS 10621. Multi point locking assemblies – dual mode.
  • BS EN 12209. Building hardware – locks and latches.
  • BS EN 1303. Building hardware – Cylinders for locks.
  • BS EN 1906. Building hardware – Lever handles and knob furniture.
  • BS EN 1935. Building hardware- Single-axis hinges.
  • BS EN 12320. Building hardware – Padlocks and padlock fittings.
  • BS EN 13724. Postal services – Apertures of private letter plates.
  • pr EN 1627-1630. Windows, doors, shutters – Burglar resistance.
  • SS 306. Sold Secure Specification for Mechanical, Domestic Door Security Systems.
This information is thanks to the Master locksmiths association