British Kitemark Door Locks

We have for decades had a lot of what are referred to as yale locks which are a self locking latch and tends to be fitted quite high as the keys are a bit fiddly and it used to be.

British kitemark door locks. Requirements and test methods. Door locks recently viewed. A british standard lock should be fitted at all external doors. Sliding patio doors can be vulnerable as they can be lifted off their runners.

A key is used for opening or exiting the lock also known as the term keyed egress. Requirements and test. Sliding patio doors may be referred to specifically in a policy as the lock requirements will slightly differ from that of a standard door. Locks certified to bs 3 621 carrying the bsi kitemark can be recognised by the kitemark on the product or the packaging and are often minimum requirements for home insurance policies.

The dhf represents the uk s leading manufacturers of locks and door hardware. This is not only looked on favourably by insurers some will request it but it will give you peace of mind when securing your home. Browse our british standard lock range today. Abs master series keys keys cut to code.

Open onto garden or into conservatory. Mechanically operated locks latches and locking plates. Simply use the filter menu to choose your product group of choice. Locksmiths and other security professionals are increasingly recognising that.

Insurance companies will specify for example that all external wooden doors on domestic properties are fitted with a british standard deadlock. Requirements and test methods. About bs 3621 british standard locks. Electronically powered hold open devices for swing doors.

Bs 3621 is the original lock standard and was first introduced in the 1960 s the key facts you need to know about bs3621 locks are as follows. Ts 007 bsi kitemark the effective defence against cylinder snapping by michael skelding general manager and secretary of the door and hardware federation. Please note if you have a multi point lock on your door this falls outside of this standard please see pas 0 24 above. The british standard stamp is widely regarded as a sign of quality and is signified with the kitemark.

Check lock for kitemark or es symbol. I have no idea where locks are fitted in the u s but in the u k. Usually found on wooden timber doors in domestic homes but can appear on metal doors in commercial premises. Abs master series keys keys cut to code.

Controlled door closing devices.