EN 1627-30 harmonised European Security Standards

For a number years, this series of standards has been debated and disputed throughout the EU member states, but are now due to be published early this year.

EN 1627-30 encompasses the security testing requirements for windows, shutters and doors from low risk residential to high risk commercial properties and covers six grades of burglar resistance.

Much of the controversy surrounding these documents relate to concerns over maintaining the repeatability of the manual intervention tests between laboratories, and the lack of specific attack on lock cylinders, a known potential weakness.

There is also, still a lack of clarity with regard to the long term future of PAS 24, though, as with the introduction of all new standards, there will be a period of co-existence for both PAS 24 and BS 7950.

For some time, grouphomesafe has been developing it's products  with a focus on both current and future requirements, and all new introductions are designed to meet the appropriate mechanical loads required for compliance with UK and European standards.

We will be keeping all customers up to date on the introduction of EN 1627-30, and the co-existence of current UK standards through our news updates, and for details on how our products can help you stay ahead of standards development, please ask your area sales manager, or contact us through our Ask our Experts