Guide to Security Standards and grades for Doors, Windows and Hardware
This guide is an aid to try and help determine whether a product has the appropriate level of security for its intended application.To ensure that a product conforms to these levels of requirements, it is important that products be certified by a UKAS accredited cerification body.
Third party certification ensures that the manufacturer continues to produce products to the highest standards, particularly relevant for higher risk situations. It also offers architects, specifiers, enforcement authorities and building owners a high level of confidence that products are "Fit" for purpose.
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APPLICATION | RELEVANT MINIMUM SPECIFICATION |
NOTES |
| High Risk Very high security doorsets. STS 202 (BR5) certification is a minimum standard for high risk situations |
STS 202 (BR6) & STS 202 (BR5) |
Products certified to this level have resisted a series of professional attack tests eash lasting up to 10 minutes using a wide variety of powerful mains operated tools. | |
| Medium Risk Doorsets or rolling shutters for door and window openings. STS 202 (BR3) certification is a minimum stardard for medium risk situations |
STS 202 (BR4) | Products certified to this level have resisted a series of professional attacks each lasting up to 10 minutes (BR4) or 5 minutes (BR3), using a wide variety of battery operated power tools. | |
| Taurus Max Parallel Opener With Protection Mesh (Tested in accordance with BR3) | STS 202 (BR3) | ||
| Taurus Max Parallel Opener With Glass | Low Risk Doorsets and windows, rolling shutters, security grilles for door and window openings. PAS 24 or STS 202 (BR1) certification is a minimum standard for low risk situations |
STS 202 (BR2) | Products certified to this level have resisted a series of professional attacks each lasting up to 3 minutes using a variety of hand tools such as craft knives, crowbars, chisels, hammers and screwdrivers. |
| Taurus Max Parallel Opener With Glass | STS 202 (BR1) | ||
| Taurus Max Parallel Opener Taurus Max Casement Windows | BS 7950 | ||
| PAS 24 | |||
| Minimum Risk Locking devices for doors & windows. Locks should be independently certified to BS 3621 or incorporate cylinders that have been independently certified to EN 1303, as a minimum protection |
BS 3621 & EN 1303 Grades 4-6 |
These standards cover the mechanical performance of the lock-set or cylinder for doors. They do not guarantee the resistance of the door-set to which they are fitted, although they can enhance the resistance to certain forms of attack. |