|
» THE BRITISH STANDARDS Institution ( BSI ) has announced the publication of two significant new standards for locks and locking plates , marking a milestone in the development of secure and reliable locking systems .
BS EN 12209:2024 The first standard , BS EN 12209:2024 , addresses mechanically operated single-point locks and locking plates . This revised standard replaces the earlier BS EN 12209:2016 , which is now withdrawn . However , BS EN 12209:2003 remains the only standard valid for CE and UKCA marking purposes , despite being withdrawn in 2016 . It continues to serve
|
as a harmonised standard under the EU Construction Products Regulation and as a designated standard under the UK Construction Products Regulations 2013 ( as amended ).
Work is already underway to update BS 3621 , the standard for thief-resistant locks , to reflect the changes introduced in BS EN 12209:2024 .
BS EN 15685:2024
The second standard , BS EN 15685:2024 , is a completely new standard covering mechanically operated multipoint locks , latches , and locking plates . It does not replace any existing standard . While BS EN 15685:2024 is not currently harmonised or
|
designated , meaning CE and UKCA markings cannot yet be applied to these products , its publication sets the stage for the development of a UKspecific standard . This mirrors the approach used in BS 3621 , which incorporates elements from BS EN 12209 .
Michael Skelding , DHF ’ s General Manager , said :
“ The publication of these new standards is most welcome ,
|
particularly in the case of the long-awaited EN 15685 , which has been seen as a necessary companion to EN 12209 for many years . The work of a succession of DHF members over that time , together with the other experts on the European standards committee , has finally borne fruit . The next stage is to upgrade them to harmonised / designated standards to enable their use for conformity marking .”
Standards are available from the BSI Shop . DHF members are reminded that , as a benefit of membership , they are entitled to a 30 % discount on any hard copy standard purchased via DHF . For further information , please email admin @ dhfonline . org . uk
|