HARDWARE & SECURITY
LPS 2081 certification for attack and vandalism
» DOOR GROUP , A UNIT OF ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland , is advising specifiers and installers to choose the LPS 2081 certified Powershield Rathlin door for applications that require a secure and robust solution that is safe from attack and vandalism .
One of the most recent additions to the market-leading Powershield range , the Rathlin door prevents unauthorised access by various physical security products when targeted by intruders using stealth .
Certification to LPS 2081 from the Loss Prevention Certification Board ( LPCB ), BRE and Secured by Design provides assurance to customers that the door meets the stringent requirements for effective performance .
The LPS 2081 standard was created in 2015 to address resistance to opportunist intruders attempting ‘ stealth ’ attacks to gain entry . The standard specifies two grades of security relating to the tools used and the time attackers take to avoid making any significant noise .
This standard is separate from LPS 1175 , which relates to vandalism and security , but has different requirements for the noise element . The Powershield Rathlin doors are LPS 2081 Security B rated , the more advanced rating , prolonging the
attack for up to three minutes , and with an enhanced set of tools .
It comprises a mechanical escape lock with automatic deadlocking , panic pad , key with AASD Guard , louvre vents , pull handle , surface mounted pull handle , vision panels , and active leaf . Combined , these aspects prove an incredibly tough challenge for vandals .
Brian Sofley , Managing Director at Door Group , explained : “ The Powershield Rathlin door ’ s LPS 2081 certification demonstrates its ability to withstand a stealth attack , where the intruder avoids making significant noise that would usually draw attention .
“ The Powershield steel door range combines high performance with high quality , offering a fully compliant , fully finished door set with factory-fitted hardware . Plus , doors and frames are designed to ensure ease of installation on-site and provide the end user with a premium door solution .”
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MAXIMUM CONVENIENCE AND SECURITY COMBINED
» SUMIER FOSTER-SHAH , SMART Security Product & Customer Support Manager at ERA , discusses the growing demand for smart security technology that offers convenience and peace of mind that homes , valuables and privacy are protected .
77 % of consumers who have embraced smart home devices believe that this type of technology improves their overall quality of life , states Deloitte . With that in mind , and sales of smart home devices soaring , it is evident that 2024 and beyond will see such devices become a staple in many homes .
At the forefront of the smart security revolution is ERA ’ s TouchKey solution , which is the only system of its kind to offer five different methods of entry , giving users maximum convenience . Consumers can choose to access their door by unlocking via fingerprint , using the ERA Smart Home app , geolocation , voice activation , or manually by a hidden key override .
Advanced biometric technology means that up to 50 authorised fingerprints can be stored directly into the handle at one given time to provide multiple approved users with easy access to a property . This biometric technology , which is used in over 11.5 billion devices worldwide , offers customers a fuss-free entrance into a property . This applies even when the weather isn ’ t ideal , thanks to a waterproof sensor tested to IP66 – the highest rating for waterproof protection - and a hydrophobic coating .
When using ERA ’ s Smart Home app , TouchKey can be unlocked with the simple touch of the app screen . The app e-keys can also offer timed access to permitted individuals , such as family , health care professionals or domestic workers .
Hands-free access is granted via personalised voice commands and geolocation technology , which means the system can unlock when a recognised smartphone ’ s Bluetooth connection is in range of the handle .
The solution has been independently tested to BSI ’ s new Smart Residential Locking Device standard , which was developed in conjunction with ERA , combining the BSI Internet of Things ( IoT ) Kitemark with TS 621 for mechanical security with smart locking . It has also been awarded the Secured by Design ( SBD ) Secure Connected Device accreditation , which has been launched specifically for Internet of Things ( IoT ) connected products .
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DECEMBER 2023
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