24 Security without compromise
STS202 is changing the game for security standards across the construction sector. Ash Pearson from Jack Aluminium talks us through the specification and what security benefits it can offer for buildings
commercial or residential use. Entry-point such as doors and windows are naturally going to be targets for theft, particularly for commercial buildings. Currently, the minimum standard for glazed aluminium window and door security is PAS24:2016, which is a prerequisite for Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation.
What is PAS24:2016? According to PAS24, door sets and windows must be capable of offering a level of security suitable for dwellings and other buildings exposed to similar risk. This is normally coupled with the requirements of BS6375, which covers weather-tightness and other hardware considerations for aluminium windows and doors. PAS24 accredits the door set as fit for purpose and the testing process is designed to mimic an attack by an opportunistic burglar, using tools that would be easy to conceal. PAS24 offers a rigorous testing procedure which focuses on the whole frame, testing for vulnerabilities in the system which would allow a burglar to gain entry. PAS24:2016 has set a universal standard for the industry and has been instrumental in maintaining a level of accountability for contractors and fabricators.
When standards for products rise across the board, so too does confidence in our industry
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ecurity should always be a concern, but never an issue. When it comes to the design and specification of a project, clients will likely be heavily concerned with the security and safety of their building. Alongside thermal and acoustic efficiency, builders, developers, and end-users will want the reassurance that their building or renovation project will be safe, secure, and designed with their needs in mind. This is important, regardless of whether or not the building is designed for
STS202: burglary resistance The updated STS202 standard is a requirement for burglary resistance on a range of construction products, such as door sets, windows, curtain walling, shutters, garage doors, etc. STS202 specifies the use of a range of attack tools that would ordinarily be used by “professional” criminals attempting to gain entry. The tests focus on high-intensity, consistent attacks on the door set itself, locking cylinders, beading, and most importantly the glazing unit. These standards far surpass the type of attack ordinarily perpetrated by an opportunistic thief or burglar. Both tests offer strict standards that certify aluminium door
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