IC-AUT24-PG32+33_Layout 1 04/09/2024 10:56 Page 33
BUILDING & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
BENEFITS OF LPS 1175
LPS 1175 is a globally recognised security standard that offers clients, architects, and specifiers assurance and consistency in product performance. Certification under the LPS 1175 test criteria demonstrates that a product has undergone independent and rigorous testing in a controlled laboratory environment. LPS 1175 certification is a mandatory requirement for certain security installations to ensure compliance. Many insurance companies also recognise LPS 1175 certification, which can potentially lead to lower premiums and improved coverage terms.
EASIER SELECTION PROCESS
LPS 1175 Issue 8 also simplifies the selection process for buyers and specifiers. Customers can match products to their unique safety requirements with greater ease, which ensures that the chosen solution provides the required level of protection without overcomplicating the decision-making process. For example, our Securus S4 has a D10/E3/G1 (SR4) rating, ideal for high security and utilities fencing. From this small piece of
information, a buyer can identify if this solution is suitable for their application.
FLEXIBILITY AND A LAYERED APPROACH Issue 8 of LPS 1175 recognises that achieving extended delay times may require a layered security strategy involving multiple measures, which allows for more practical and effective security solutions.
By supporting a combination of certified products, the standard enables an all-round approach to perimeter defence, where these layers can be integrated to enhance overall resilience. This adaptability ensures that security plans can be tailored to specific conditions, optimising protection.
LPS 1673 AND FENCE SPECIFICATION A recent addition to the LPCB security standards is LPS 1673 - a standard that benchmarks the resistance to forced entry using violent bladed and blunt weapon attacks. LPS 1673 assesses attacks that are far more violent than standards such as PAS 24 and EN 1627. It also involves a far more restricted array of tools than those which may be used during out- of-hours burglaries or during attempts to
sabotage infrastructure, as covered in the LPS 1175 standard for intruder resistance. This makes LPS 1673 particularly relevant for evaluating the effectiveness of fencing systems and access control systems, ensuring they are robust enough to withstand deliberate, aggressive breaches aimed at compromising security or causing significant harm.
THE CLD STRATEGY
CLD recognises that the introduction of LPS 1175 Issue 8 has placed the physical security industry under greater pressure and scrutiny, by prioritising innovation and customisation instead of a generic approach. This has resulted in the introduction of highly innovative physical security products in the market. Specifiers and security managers can now assess the attack matrix and select the necessary security fencing solutions based on their specific needs, moving away from a one- size-fits-all approach. This change has fostered a more dynamic and adaptable approach to physical security in the industry – one which CLD welcomes wholeheartedly.
CLD Physical Security Systems
www.cld-systems.com
INDUSTRIAL COMPLIANCE | AUTUMN 2024 33
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44
