Upgrade your upvc door security.
Upvc door lock standards.
Quick steps on how to check.
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As with the bs8621 standard pas8621 achieves all the same security and anti thief merits that the bs3621 standard outlines.
Look for british standard kitemark engraved on the lock.
The most secure standards are ss312 diamond approved lock or at least kitemarked to ts007 3 star both these standards include testing to protect against lock snapping.
Read our guide on the most secure lock here.
Number of 5 levers stamped on faceplate of lock.
Look for british standard number bs3621 stamped on the lock from the above photo this is a 2007 version bs3621 2007.
5 levers the number of levers should be stamped on the faceplate of lock e g 5 lever.
The types of cylinders fitted in most new upvc doors are often poor quality and may not be suitable to satisfy your insurance requirements.
To secure your upvc door locks you must use the correct standard of euro cylinder lock.
Manufactured to british standard en1303.
Whatsmore it comes with a 2 year surface guarantee.
Lock fitted in door material the lock is fitted into the leading edge of the door not the surface of the door.
Pas8621 is the multipoint lock equivalent to bs8621.