HARDWARE Extra
DHF celebrates 10 years of ‘ gold standard ’ TS 007
Door & Hardware Federation is celebrating 10 years of TS 007 , and in so doing , reflecting upon its continuing reputation as the ‘ gold standard ’ for cylinder lock security . Launched in 2011 , the kitemark standard continues to provide assurance to domestic householders .
» “ WE LIVE IN A WORLD FULL OF standards and regulations , and although we may not agree with all of them , they are there to make our lives safer and more secure . That is certainly the case in the construction industry ,” explains DHF ’ s CEO , Bob Perry .
“ Amongst these many standards , a small number gain recognition beyond the trade and professional circles , to a much wider audience . A good example of this is BS 3621 , the BSI standard for the locks on exterior doors , and used extensively by insurance companies . Launched 60 years ago , it is entirely true to say that this standard has ‘ stood the test of time ’.”
Similarly , PAS 24 which covers the enhanced security performance requirements for doorsets and windows , has become widely accepted in specifications . A newer standard , launched in 1999 , it has yet to receive the same public recognition as that of BS 3621 . “ However , the past decade has seen a ‘ new kid on the block ’: TS 007 ”, continues Bob . “ It is a standard that details the enhanced performance requirements for replacement cylinders and associated hardware and has rapidly become one of the best-known component standards in building hardware .”
TS 007 was launched following the emergence of a new ‘ attack method ’ based on snapping lock cylinders . Unlike previous attack methods such as cylinder bumping or picking , cylinder snapping required very little technical ability , relying mainly on brute force . A joint development
between Door & Hardware Federation ( DHF ) and the Glass and Glazing Federation ( with support and consultation from leading industry associations and Secured by Design ), TS 007 was based on a star rating system . One of its key benefits was its undeniable flexibility in achieving the three-star minimum performance level , either by use of a three-star cylinder , or a one-star cylinder combined with security hardware , such as a two-star security escutcheon . And one of TS 007 ’ s original objectives was to act as a vehicle for thirdparty product certification , beginning in 2011 with the BSI Kitemark .
“ the ‘ James Bond of standards ’ for lock cylinders and hardware ”
“ A decade later , TS 007 has been adopted by the majority of cylinder manufacturers and has found a ready-made place in the market ,” concludes Bob . “ It has successfully raised the bar in cylinder security and helped to significantly reduce the market demand for low-priced , poor security lock cylinders . Little wonder it is affectionately referred to as the ‘ James Bond of standards ’ for lock cylinders and hardware .”
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