Standards and Regulations Update

PAS 3621 & TS 007

The publication of PAS 3621 is now imminent and this standard will provide a mechanism for certifying the performance of a multi point lock, independent of the door construction, giving specifiers and consumers a simple method for choosing the highest specification of lock performance.  

TS007 has been conceived to give a clear route to upgrading the cylinder security of existing doors.  The required performance  rating of three stars can be achieved in a number of ways, allowing would be purchasers to select the most appropriate solution for their specific application, reassured that whichever option they choose, it will resist attack.

grouphomesafe has the widest range of products to meet these impending performance standards, and for further details, please contact your area sales manager or use our “Ask the experts” link.


EN 1627 -30

The proposed European harmonised security standards have been hovering just over the horizon for some years now, and the UK has consistently resisted their introduction, as they do not necessarily represent the security needs of our domestic market.  However, despite the best efforts of our industry representatives, the documents are due to be published as EN standards by the middle of this year.  

From the date of publication, the UK has a maximum period of six months to publish the standards as BS EN documents, including the national forward.  

The UK’s main objections revolve around consistency of manual intervention testing, which constitute a significant proportion of the test routines, discrepancies in the mechanical loading between the harmonised and current national standards, and the fact that the EN documents to not adequately address cylinder security.

However, by law, conflicting national standards must be withdrawn, and therefore the future for PAS 24 and BS 7950 remains very uncertain.  Despite this, the BSI and Secured By Design, supported by industry associations, are determined to retain in some form, the security test requirements deemed to be crucial to the certification of window and door products for the UK market.  

There are a number of potential methods to achieve this, each with different implications to manufacturers.  The initial approach was to align PAS 24 and BS 7950 with the requirements of EN 1627-30, removing any conflicting clauses from the national standards, whilst retaining those elements not sufficiently covered by the European document.  The revised PAS 24 and BS 7950 would then be referenced as additional requirements in the national forward of BS EN 1627.

However, a second initiative has begun, whereby we may yet be able to retain the test specifications of the UK standards in their current form, without formal conflict with EN 1627 – 30, potentially reducing the re-certification burden on hardware, and door and window manufacturers.  

Grouphomesafe is committed to providing its customers with up to date information on this very fluid situation, backed up by the high levels of technical support and range of products, to ensure that ongoing compliance with security standards is maintained.

If you require further information on the introduction of EN 1627 – 30, please contact your Area Sales Manager, or use our “Ask the Experts” link.


Construction Products Regulations

The Construction Products Directive (CPD), which has been in place since 1989 is now being replaced by the Construction Products Regulations (CPR), which as recently passed its second reading in the European Parliament.

This will make it a legal requirement to CE mark any construction product placed on the market, within the European Union, where the specification of that product falls within the scope a harmonised standard, by July 1st 2013.  Where proposed harmonised standards are introduced following this date, compliance with the CPR will be mandatory after the finish of the period of co-existence with relevant national standards.

For further information on which product types will be affected, and how Grouphomesafe can assist you to comply, please ask your Area Sales Manager, or contact us through our “Ask the Experts” link.