Automatic Doors: A guide to security standards
What Security Rating do I need for my entrance?
Here at FAAC Entrance Solutions we know that legislation around security of automatic doors can be confusing. This is why we have created a RIBA Approved CPD that demystifies the key aspects of each of the regulations involved, what do each of the security ratings mean, and the differences between them. We have laid out a simplified guide to get you started, and our free RIBA seminar will give you the knowledge to confidently specify secure entrance solutions for all your buildings.
Specifying a secure automatic door
Is PAS24 the same as Secured By Design? Is it mandatory? What are the legal security requirements for Automatic Doors In the UK? Specifying secure entrances can be complicated and we can help. Scroll down for a simplified guide or book the RIBA CPD below for the complete seminar.
A Simplified Guide
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Secured by Design (SBD)
An accreditation scheme backed by UK Police. Certified by an independent third-party certification body (UKAS) and tested to relevant security standards: PAS 24, STS 202, LPS2081, LPS 1175, BS EN1627. Suppliers enter into a chargeable license agreement with SBD to accredit suitable products.
PAS 24
A testing standard that measures the security of windows and doorsets to ensure they can resist a level of attack from opportunist or casual burglars. The test is either a pass or a fail and the entire doorset is tested, is a voluntary minimum standard, is only required when demanded by regulatory instruments.
Part Q
The practical guide to ensure dwellings meet building regulations. Released in 2015, the approved document says that secure doorsets are deemed to be those that meet the requirements of PAS 24 or “other standards with similar or better performance” (such as LPS 1175 – SR2).
LPS 1175
Loss Prevention Standard 1175 measures how long it would take an attacker to gain forcible entry to a building via security grilles, shutters and Doors. Tested by a globally recognised 3rd party body, the Security Rating (SR) is based on time.
LPS 2081
Similar to 1175 but specifically addresses resistance to opportunist intruders attempting ‘stealth’ attacks to gain entry in residential areas. Two grades of security (A or B) are possible according to the tools and time taken.
BS EN 1627
The European Standard for burglar-resistant classifications of Pedestrian Doorsets, Windows, Curtain Walling, Grilles & Shutters. It distinguishes six classifications with increasing resistance levels: Resistance Class 1 to Resistance Class 6 (RC1 to RC6). The standards EN1628, EN1629 & EN1630 are incorporated within it.
STS 202
Aimed at opportunistic burglars in residential areas, STS202 also looks at attack time and tools. It grades products by Burglary Resistance (BR) and range from BR1 (similar to LPS1175 SR1) to BR6 (similar to LPS1175 SR6).
NPSA
Part of MI5, this new body is the UK’s National Technical Authority for physical and personnel protective security. Referencing many of the previously existing standards, introduces a new test standard (MTAS) for areas requiring the strictest security. Products are rated based on capacity to withstand attacks from weapons and explosives.
