is a British standard for testing the burglary resistance of windows and doors sold in the UK. It was introduced to make homes safer from burglaries and other threats by setting a standard for passive security. While serves as a comprehensive testing standard, it represents only the initial phase in guaranteeing product safety.
To meet this standard, a doorset must possess specific protective features and endure rigorous tests simulating aggressive intruder attacks.
PAS 24 Tests
For all new build home, it’s a legal requirement that doors meet PAS 24 or an equivalent standard to comply with Building Regulations. It is a requirement for any entry door whether that be an exterior door or a flat entrance door within the interior of an apartment building. To gain PAS 24 certification, doors must be tested by an independent, UKAS-accredited company. This standard isn’t graded - products either pass or fail.
To gain certification, doorsets go through the following security tests:
Security tests for PAS 24 doorsets:
- Simulated break-in tests: Engineers test the door and lock by applying force and pressure for 30 seconds.
- Hydraulic pressure: Tests the strength of the door frame.
- Shock resistance: A heavy bag swings into the door repeatedly, followed by a hard impact test on individual parts.
- Manual break-in test: An engineer has 15 minutes to try common lock-breaking methods to check the door's resistance.
A doorset manufacturer will be able to provide PAS 24 certificates for compliant products. This ensures your doors meet the required security standards, giving you confidence and peace of mind that the doorsets will preformed as required when installed correctly.
JELD-WEN PAS 24 Doorstes
At JELD-WEN, we demand the best of every doorset we produce. We are committed to manufacturing flat entrance doorsets that are certified and tested by an independent, UKAS-accredited third party - & BM Trada Q Mark. also accredits our and .
We work with expert third parties to maintain high standards and auditing processes. This ensures consistency in our production of high performance doorsets. You can be confident that the flat entrance doorsets you choose are suitable for their purpose.
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