One way to check your front or back door locks are conforming to BS3621 is to look for the British Standard Kitemark (BSI) on the faceplate of the lock. The faceplate of the lock is viewable when you open the door; you should also see the specific standard number e.g. BS3621 stamped on the plate.
What is a 5 Lever Mortice Deadlock conforming to BS3621?
A 5 lever mortice deadlock is commonly fitted to wooden doors and is locked from both the inside and outside with a key, they are fitted within the material of the door, rather than on the surface. Any five-lever mortice deadlock that is NOT BS3621 approved will usually have a Nightlatch fitted as additional security.
How do I know if my lock is a 5 Lever Mortice Deadlock?
You can often identify a five lever mortice deadlock by the following:
- The words ‘5 Lever’ engraved on the internal faceplate of the lock.
- Mostly found on wooden doors.
- Locks and unlocks from the inside and outside with a key.
- The lock sits within the frame of the door.
What is BS3621 standard?
BS3621 is a British Standard for locks fitted to doors, designed so we can easily know that a lock is of a good, theft-resistant standard.This standard is most often specified for final exit doors on a property (front and back doors) as these are the most prone to break-in attempts.
What does British Standard locks mean?
If a lock shows the British Standard Kite Mark, it means that it’s been certified by the British Standard Institute for meeting the required security standards.
Are Ultion locks BS3621?
Ultion locks meet the BS3621 British Standard, bear a Kite Mark and are approved by the Police and by insurers.
Are Chubb locks BS3621?
BS3621 British Standard locks
Often referred to as ‘Chubb locks’, Mortice Locks are an Insurance must have in most cases. We supply & fit BS3621 insurance approved Sash and Deadlocks.
How do you measure a mortice lock?
You can measure the mortice locks by measuring the backset and the centre. It is also advised you measure the case width and height and the forend length and width. Backset The backset is measured through measuring from the centre of the keyhole to the forend of the mortice lock.
Is Ultion British standard?
Approved by British Standards.
Ultion is accredited with the highest 3 star rating.
Do Ultion locks conform to British Standards?
Approved by the British Standards
Ultion locks are credited with the highest 3 star rating. This is the symbol most people will recognise on their insurance approved locks for doors and windows.
What type of lock is an Ultion lock?
Britain’s most secure composite door has just got even better thanks to Ultion, a revolutionary locking system that when locked, stays locked! When it detects attack, a hidden lock within the Ultion automatically engages, so that even when snapped twice nothing gets past it.
What is an approved lock?
Insurance Approved Door Locks.This is because they have been designed and tested to meet the minimum security standards set out by the British Standard 3621 assessment, to offer you a high security solution to any entry doors on your property.
What are British Standard locks on all windows and doors?
BS3621 is the basic BSI standard which the locks on your ground floor exterior doors need to meet in order to comply with any home insurance policy.
Which part of the latch should be lubricated?
Lube the exterior of the night latch.
Use a dry lubricant to lube the exterior of the night latch, which will avoid the accumulation of dust and grime in the locking mechanism. Puff a bit of graphite powder into the keyhole on the exterior of the night latch.
Are Ultion locks Anti snap?
The Ultion Lock is the most secure anti snap lock ever made. It is Sold Secure Diamond accredited and has a three star security rating making it one of the best locks on the market today.
Is ts007 equivalent to BS3621?
Introducing TS 007.
Designed as a simple way to highlight enhanced product solutions to protect home-owners from opportunist burglar attack, this standard provides a level of security for replacement cylinders that is equivalent to the levels currently specified in PAS 24 and BS3621.
Are Ultion locks good?
Both locks are regarded in the industry as the very best. The Avocet ABS / ATK has a good proven track record for reliability, as well as maintaining all the security features, the Ultion lock is growing more and more popular and some would argue it is even more secure than an Avocet ABS / ATK.
Do Chubb still make locks?
After almost 200 years of manufacture, Chubb Locks are one of the most trusted security brands on the market. ASSA ABLOY will continue to manufacture Chubb Locks, however they’re to be rebranded as Yale and Union locks for the foreseeable future.
What is BS8621?
BS8621 is a standard of lock which is used for emergency exits in the event of an emergency (IE fire), so you do not need a key to escape the building. BS 8621 standard was first introduced in 2004. Can open the lock WITHOUT a key usually with a thumb turn to open.
How do you measure for a new door lock?
Measure from the outside edge of the door (including furniture) to the centre of your door. This is dimension A and is called the External Size to Centre. Next, measure from the inside edge of your door (including furniture) to the centre of your door to find dimension B, the Internal Size to Centre.
How do you measure a night latch?
The size of a Night Latch is measured from the centre of the keyhole to the edge of the door where the night latch should finish.
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