The BS x621 and PAS x621 series are one of the main standards for locks in the UK, the BS x621 was found to be better than the European standards, and as such does not the have EN (European Norm) prefix unlike many other standards that are in use.
The BS x621 series relates to traditional locks (Mortice’s and night latches), while the PAS x621 series are all the equivalent of the BS x621 series for multipoint locking systems.
BS 3621 & PAS 3621
This standard covers locks that operate by key from both sides of the door. These are typically used on single occupancy dwellings.
BS 8621 & PAS 8621
This standard covers locks that operate by key from the outside, but allow keyless egress from the inside of the door. These should in particular be used on flats, where keyless egress is required, however the use of an 8621 lock should be considered in the context of an entire door set (i.e. is there a letterbox)
BS 10621 & PAS 10621
This is a hybrid of both standards, where by it functions as an 8621 lock, unless a positive action with a key is made on the outside, which turns it into a 3621 style lock.

Locks in this category are given a pass/fail status, they do not have a classification or level but are either awarded the standard or not. It's worth noting that the award is for the entire unit, and as such changes to the unit (differnt cylinders, keeps, escutcheons etc) would invalidate the testing it has had (even if those components are technically higher rated)

Approved document B while not directly related to locksmiths, is about fire safety, and contains some requirements for new buildings in relation to locks and how they operate. They do not require specific standards, but do require thought about what can be put in place.

• 5.7 – Doors on escape routes should either not have locks, or operate from the side of escape, without a key, and be a single mechanism (i.e. 2 euro mortice thumb turns would not be allowed).
• 5.8 – Electronic locks on escape routes should be fail-safe, not fail-secure

This document is avalaible on the UK gov website

This document officially only applies to new dwellings, however knowing the requirements of a “new dwelling” can be useful in advising on home security in general. There are some interesting parts to this, so they are worth highlighting.

• The “main” door (i.e. the front door) should either have a PAS x621 Multipoint locking system or a BS x621 Mortice Lock AND a rim nightlatch to the same standard
• Non-primary doors should either have PAS x621 multipoint locking system or a BS x621 mortice lock AND 2 morticed bolts
• Letterplates DO NOT need to be TS008, however it is recommended

This document is avalaible on the UK gov website

TS002 provides a 8 character classification code for Door viewers.

Category of use

NOT USED

Durability

NOT USED

Door Mass

NOT USED

Suitability for use on fire/smoke doors

Grade 0

Not approved

Grade A

Suitable for Smoke resistant doors

Grade B

Suitable for Fire and Smoke resistant doors

Safety

NOT USED

Corrosion resistance

see BS EN 1670

Security

Rated 1,2 or 3 based on a matrix of Angle of vision, clarity, misting resistance and clearing of misting. (Higher is better)

Length Adjustment Range

Adjustment length in mm

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TS003 is a pass/fail test for door chains and door limiters (this standard covers door limiters to prevent opening, not limiters to prevent damage to the door).
It requires that the door cannot open more than 25mm when disengaging the device, and 76mm when in the guarding position.
If installing a TS003 chain or limiter, you should make sure it is installed as per the manufacturers advice, and make sure that it still meets these requirements.

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A TS006 doorset, is a complete unit including the door and frame, including the supplied hardware and seals.
While not a direct standard for all tests, it includes tests against other standards including, EN 947, EN948, EN949, EN950, EN1191 and EN12046.

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TS007 is often seen as a rating system going from 1 star to 3 stars, however that is not how it was intended. In order to satisfy TS007, there must be a 3 star solution, either by use of a 3 star cylinder, or by a 1 star cylinder and 2 star security hardware. It is not intended to create a ranking system, nor does it allow for a 5 star solution by having a 3 star cylinder with 2 star security hardware.
1 cylinders must also of been tested to BS EN1303 with a minimum classification of 16000C5D

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TS008 is a classification standard for letterplate assemblies and slide through boxes, and will give an 8 digit classification.
TS008 also references BS EN 13724, and should be reviewed as well.

Product Type

A

Without any remotely fitted hardware

B

With remotely fitted hardware

Aperture type

1

Letter plate

2

Slide through box

Enhanced security level

1

Removal of post and resistance to thumb turn manipulation

2

Removal of post, resistance to thumb turn manipulation and fishing

Lockable

N

Not Lockable

Y

Lockable

Corrosion resistance

3

96 Hours

4

240 Hours

5

480 Hours

Water penetration resistance

N

Not Tested

Y

Pass

Fire resistance

0

None

1

Yes

Arson Attack

0

Not tested

1

Yes

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TS009 is a classification standard for postboxes, and will give an 3 digit classification. It includes

• Single wall mounted post boxes
• Single post mounted post boxes
• And Multiple mounted post boxes

Type of letter box

A

Single wall mounted letter box

B

Single post mounted letter box

C

Multiple letter boxes

Corrosion resistance

1

24 Hours

2

48 Hours

3

96 Hours

4

240 Hours

5

480 Hours

Water penetration resistance

0

Not Tested

1

Complies with EN 13724 (6.6.2)

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TS010 provides a classification for Electromagnetic locks, the classification is for the device only,and depending on the type of bracket used, may change the rating that the overall installation would have. However the classification system should help provide guidance. It is, as is common for these classifications, a 8 character code.

Category of use

3

– for doors used by public and others

Durability

5

50,000 cycles

6

100,000 cycles

7

200,000 cycles

8

500,000 cycles

Suitable for use on fire/smoke door

0

Not intended

A

Smoke doors only

B

Smoke and fire doors

Safety bolts and straps

0

Not supplied

1

Bolts supplied

2

Straps supplied

3

Both supplied

Corrosion resistance

1

24 hours

2

48 hours

3

96 hours

4

240 hours

Holding force

1

1,000N

2

2,000N

3

3,000N

4

5,000N

5

7,000N

6

10,000N

Electrical function

0

No status indicator

1

Audio or visual indicator

2

Audio or visual indicator with additional output

Type of device

A

Internal face to face fixed lock

B

Internal mortice lock

C

Internal shear lock

D

External lock

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Sold secure is a seperate test house to BSI, and have their own test requirements and sepcifications. They rate different products on 4 levels, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond. While their standards and requirements are often higher than the british standards, you will often find customers having a requirement for british standard products, which means products that are sold secure rated, may not be BS rated and as such not suitable.

SPD is the police prefered specification, with a focus on having security and crime prevention in place from the start of the design process. They also certify products and perform re-testing to ensure they are still secure by design. This is not a ranged rating, it is either Secure by design or not.

There are many BS EN Standards that you will come accross, nearly everything is covered by a standard, although products may not of been tested to them. The EN stands for European Norm (from the German Europäische Norm), which means that while they are British Standards, they align with the EU equivalent. Most of the BS EN standards are classification systems, which means rather than a pass / fail situation, you need to review the classifcation and make sure that it's rating is suitable for the planned use. i.e. Something may be BS EN rated, but it may not be rated for your intended use.

BS EN 179 provides a 10 digit classification for emergency exit devices where the users are likely to be familiar with the exit. In situations where the user is not likely to be familiar, panic exit hardware is recommended which is covered by BS EN 1125.

Category of use

3

high frequency of use by public and others

Durability

6

100,000 cycles

7

200,000 cycles

Door mass

5

100 kg

6

200 kg

7

over 200kg

Suitability for use on fire/smoke door

0

not approved

A

suitable for use on smoke doors

B

suitable for use on fire and smoke doors

Safety

All devices are Grade 1

Corrosion resistance

3

high resistance

4

very high resistance

Security

2

1,000 N

3

2,000 N

4

3,000 N

5

5,000 N

Projection

1

Large - up to 150mm

2

Standard - up to 100mm

Type of device

A

Lever Handles

B

Push Pad

Field of door application

A

outwardly opening single exit door, double exit door: active or inactive leaf

B

outwardly opening single exit door only

C

outwardly opening double exit door: inactive leaf only

D

inwardly opening single exit door only

BS EN 1125 provides a 10 digit classification for Panic Exit Devices where the user is not likely to be familiar. Non-panic devices are covered by BS EN 179

Category of use

3

high frequency of use by public and others

Durability

6

100,000 cycles

7

200,000 cycles

Door mass

5

100 kg

6

200 kg

7

over 200kg

Suitability for use on fire/smoke door

0

not approved

A

suitable for use on smoke doors

B

suitable for use on fire and smoke doors

Safety

All devices are Grade 1

Corrosion resistance

3

high resistance

4

very high resistance

Security

All devices are grade 2

Projection

1

Large - up to 150mm

2

Standard - up to 100mm

Type of device

A

Push Bar

B

Touch Bar

Field of door application

A

single door, double door: active or inactive leaf

B

single door only

C

double door: inactive leaf only

BS EN 1154 provides classifcation on door closers, using a 6 digit coding system.

Category of use

3

closing doors from 105˚

4

closing doors from 180˚

Number of test cycles

8

500,000 cycles

Test door mass

1

750mm and 20kg

2

850mm and 40kg

3

950mm and 60kg

4

1100mm and 80kg

5

1250mm and 100kg

6

1400mm and 120kg

Fire rating

0

Not suitable

1

Suitable

Safety

All door closers are Grade 1

Corrosion resistance

0

None

1

Mild

2

Moderate

3

High

4

Very High

BS EN 1155 provides a 6 digit classification for electronic hold-open devices, these should allow the door to close automatically should there by a power failure.

Category of use

Only Grade 3 exists

Number of test cycles

5

50,000

8

500,000

Test door mass/size

3

950mm and 60kg

4

1100mm and 80kg

5

1250mm and 100kg

6

1400mm and 120kg

7

1600mm and 160kg

Fire resistance

All must be Grade 1 (suitable)

Safety

All are Grade 1

Corrosion resistance

0

None

1

Mild

2

Moderate

3

High

4

Very High