The Locksmith Journal Jan-Feb 2018 - Issue 54 | Page 27

INDUSTRYNEWS • 27 66108 - TeamworkLocksmithLtd - HALF.pdf 1 07/09/2017 11:55:52 PROUD SPONSORS OF THIS PAGE APPROVED DOCUMENT Q: SECURITY Approved Document Q covers the requirements for secure doors and windows and provides detail on the relevant ironmongery. Doors and windows will meet the requirements of Q1 if they can resist physical attack by a casual and opportunistic burglar by being both sufficiently robust and fitted with appropriate hardware. All doorsets, including those for garages and communal entrances that provide access into a dwelling or into a building containing a dwelling should be a secure doorset. Secure doorsets should be manufactured to a design that meets the security requirements of one of the following: • PAS24:2012 • STS 201 Issue 5:2013 – Certisecure • LPS1175 Issue 7 2010 security rating 2 • STS 202 Issue 3 2011 burglary rating 2 • LPS 2081 Issue 1 2015 security rating B Ground floor basement windows and easily accessible rooflights should be “secure windows.” Secure windows should be manufactured to a design that meets the security requirements of the following: • PAS24:2012 • STS 204 Issue 3:2012 – Certisecure • LPS1175 Issue 7 2010 security rating 1 • LPS 2081 Issue 1 2015 security rating A Further advice is available for both doors and windows in Secured by Design’s New Homes 2014. Approved Document Q also gives specific detail on timber secure doorsets as these fall outside the scope of the aforementioned standards. As well as detailing timber and glazing, the appropriate standards for hardware and locking devices are also referenced. This includes: • BS 3621: Key locking both sides • BS 8621: Non-key locking on internal face • BS 10621: Non-key locking on internal door face but with external locking over-ride facility • PAS 3621: Key locking both sides for multipoint locks • PAS 8621: Non-key locking on internal face for multipoint locks • PAS 10621: Non-key locking on internal door face but with external locking over-ride facility for multipoint locks The Approved Documents cover England and Wales, however there are equivalents to these in Scotland (Technical Handbooks), Northern Ireland (Technical Booklets), and Republic of Ireland (Technical Guidance Documents). These are not identical to their English equivalents, therefore they should be studied in detail when specifying or supplying material within any of these jurisdictions. NDE LOCKSMITHS REQUIRED NATIONWIDE DUE TO MAJOR NEW CONTRACT C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Following our continued success, Teamwork Locksmiths are looking for good quality NDE locksmiths across the UK. · Are you self-motivated and enthusiastic? · Do you enjoy the challenge of NDE locksmithing? · Do you want to be part of our success story? This work will be on a self-employed basis and can be a good addition to you general call out work. These jobs can be anywhere from a single booking up to a full day. PLEASE CONTACT Sophie Dyer - 01299 407185 E: [email protected] www.gai.org.uk This article written by Douglas Masterson B.A.(Hons) DipGAI RegAI M.InstAI, technical manager of the GAI. www.teamworklocksmiths.uk LOCKSMITHJOURNAL.CO.UK | JAN/FEB 2018 Sponsored by Lockex 2018 - Security & Fire Safety