by Steve Dunks

PAS 24:2022

Enhanced security performance requirements for doorsets and windows in the UK.

Driven by the UK Police security initiative, Secured by Design (SBD), which promotes the use of effective crime prevention and security standards, PAS 24 lays out methods for testing and assessing the enhanced security performance requirements of doors and windows with the intention of preventing crime, resisting attack from casual or opportunistic burglars.

Who is PAS 24 – Enhanced security for doorsets and windows for?

  • Manufacturers, fabricators and suppliers of secure doorsets and windows
  • Building specifiers
  • Architects

What does PAS 24 – Enhanced security for doorsets and windows cover?

It applies to new doorsets and windows as manufactured and prior to installation, and to the following products:

Windows – singular and multi-light:
  • Top hung, side hung, bottom hung, butt hinged.
  • Top and side hung projected.
  • Top hung and side hung fully reversible.
  • Tilt and turn and turn and tilt to vertical and horizontal sliding.
  • Fixed and fixed casements.
  • Parallel opening.
  • Double opening (French windows).
  • Vertical and horizontal pivot.
Doorsets:
  • Single and double leaf
  • Single and double swing
  • Hinged
  • Sliding (single and multi-track)
  • Pivot
  • Folding sliding (single and multi-track)
  • Stable
  • With or without integral side panels and fanlights
Why should you use PAS 24 – Enhanced security for doorsets and windows?
  • It promotes security and supports legislation and public procurement.
  • Manufacturers can use the standard to determine if and demonstrate that their doorsets and windows can be considered as providing enhanced security.
  • It’s referenced in Approved Document Q, helping users meet Building Regulations compliance in England and Wales.
  • Certification to PAS 24 is one way for a doorset or window to meet the requirements SBD.
  • It can help users with the development of products and expertise.
  • It can help increase confidence, strengthen risk management, and improve efficiency.
  • The 2022 revision is up to date with changing criminal practices, incorporating new tools and test methods.

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