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‘ the easiest way to tell if a lock is BS3621 certified is to look for the kitemark logo ’
How do I tell if a lock is BS3621 certified ?
The easiest way to tell if a lock is BS3621 certified is to look for the kitemark logo . This kitemark logo looks like a heart with an S making up the centre of the heart and a B flat along the top . This kitemark logo should be on the faceplate of the lock and will be very easily noticeable .
If you live in an older property , your locks may well be British Standard but the kitemark may not be visible
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when looking at the external elements on display . Some locks will require removal from the door to check if they are British Standard . It ’ s always best to leave the removal of a lock to a trained locksmith to avoid risking damage to your lock or door .
The type of door you have will also help in identifying whether you have a BS3621 lock . If you have a door that is made of wood or timber , then you are likely to have a BS3621 type of lock in there . If you have a uPVC or composite door , then you will not have one of these locks , and you will likely have a euro-cylinder , such as the APECS 3 * AP or 1 * XS cylinder . uPVC doors are covered by PAS24 which is the equivalent certification for these types of doors . These doors are secured by multipoint locks combined with euro-cylinders .
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APECS partnership with Ingenious Locks & Hardware ( ILH ) has seen us combine our KM 3 *, Sold Secure Diamond Grade AP cylinder with the ILH Duplex lock . The ILH Duplex lock has passed PAS24 testing , which means that the door can withstand a range of the most common types of attacks to help prevent unauthorised access .
Why is having a BS3621 certified lock important ?
First and foremost , having a BS3621 certified lock is important for home security . These locks have met the requirements needed by the BSI and therefore they should make your home more secure . With security elements such as no screws being visible when the door is locked , hardened metal covering the outside of the lock , and the 20mm bolt , all of these things make it much harder for a burglar to gain entry to your house .
The other important thing about BS3621 certified locks is home insurance . Many home insurance companies will require a BS3621 certified lock on external downstairs doors as a minimum to offer home insurance and although having a certified lock may not bring your premiums down , not having a certified lock
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could prevent you from getting home insurance .
This is a very important point to make clear to customers who are unsure about the need to pay a little extra to get an insurance-approved lock – their insurance may well be voided if they do not have the correct type of lock .
Which locks are BS3621 certified ?
After having read all of that , you ’ re probably wondering which locks have received the BS3621 certification . Our APECS LX5 Deadlock is a 5-lever mortice lock that is BS3621 certified , making it a great choice for timber doors .
If you ’ re a locksmith looking to swap out an existing industry-standard 5-lever mortice lock for an insurance-approved one , then the APECS LX5 lock makes a great choice for you . The APECS LX5 fits into the same footprint as industry-standard locks , making it a quick and easy retrofit upgrade with no need for extra carpentry .
To purchase one of the APECS LX5 locks , you can either go through SKS , Duffels , Davenport Burgess or contact APECS directly at sales @ apecs . co . uk or on 02073499888 .
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