SECURITY SYSTEMS for situations in which an intruder may be willing to make noise when attempting to force an entry . As a result , it is generally considered that EN1627-30:2011 resistance classes RC1 to RC4 are NOT equivalent to LPS 1175 security ratings up to C5 ( SR3 ). If you are unsure or believe that criminals may be prepared to generate noise , which will be the case in most instances , it would be prudent to specify an LPS 1175 Revolving Door or Security Portal rather than one that meets EN1627-30:2011 .
3 . Different treatment of glazing Another key difference with EN1627- 30:2011 is that the tests assume intruders will avoid attacking the glass because , again , it generates noise . As this is not always the case and are unable to be sure which technique they will use – stealth or brute force – LPS 1175 assumes the worst case and specifically tests for a forced attack for intruders impacting the glass with a range of tools at all Threat Levels ( letter A to H ).
4 . Failure criteria
The size and shape of the test block is another difference between LPS 1175 and EN1627-30:2011 . This is due to the assumptions made about the physical size of the intruder . EN1627-30:2011 assumes that the intruder is much larger than that for LPS 1175 . For example , LPS 1175 factors in a smaller person being able to squeeze through an aperture they create or reach through with their arm to grab an item inside or to operate the entrance system .
5 . Product scope Ensuring the standard specified is appropriate to the type of product being testing is critical , with the techniques a criminal may use to overcome a product covered . Tests conducted to LPS 1175 include attacks aimed at undermining the product ’ s integrity ; including electric , electronic and electromagnetic systems where components are not suitably protected . This is not considered as part of the scope of evaluation within the EN1627-30:2011 standard . In some instances focusing on this area of the product can be a far more effective route for intruders to gain entry than attacking the glazing .
6 . Attack ready
This is a fundamental difference between EN1627-30:2011 and LPS 1175 . That ’ s because the former only assesses a Revolving Door or Security Portals ’ resistance to forced entry when the product is fully closed , and all locks are engaged for example in night mode . Conversely , LPS 1175 evaluates their resistance to forced entry when alternative locks are engaged , such as daytime and night time locking modes . As you would expect , our LPS 1175 Issue 8 Rev 190 Revolving Doors and Security Portals are attack ready whatever time of day ; no need for intervention by a security team to resist LPS 1175 forced entry – they are attack ready .
When specifying Revolving Doors and Security Portals to either LPS 1175 or EN1627-30:2011 it ’ s worth selecting those from an independent recognised , third-party approval body . This ensures that the products will perform exactly as those tested . For example third party certification issued by LPCB is based on a combination of testing and ongoing surveillance audits , so you know that high standards will be maintained . Furthermore physical security tests are conducted to recognised test criteria and that the test results assigned are based on actual manual attack testing .
‘ it is generally considered that EN1627-30:2011 resistance classes RC1 to RC4 are NOT equivalent to LPS 1175 security ratings up to C5 ( SR3 )’
When it comes down to it , both EN1627 and LPS 1175 test the physical robustness of a product such as a Revolving Door or Security Portal and their ability to delay or thwart a forced attack and may appear to be similar , however this can be misleading . The LPS 1175 certification provides far higher levels of resistance to intrusion whether by a criminal , terrorist , activist or protestor . As such , a product achieving an LPS 1175 B3 ( Security Rating 2 ) classification will almost certainly provide significantly greater resistance to forced entry than that achieving an RC2 classification .
Meesons Rev 190 Security Revolving Door and Security Portals are also Secured by Design accredited .
If you would like more information about Meesons range of EN1627-30 or LPS 1175 security products please contact a member of the Meesons team on 0870 787 7846 or enquiries @ meesons . com
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