Dear Jason

Most revisions to UK standards are minor events. Important of course, as all standards are, but not exactly major advances. And it’s not often the timing of an updated standard is accelerated in the public interest. 

Yet this is what’s happened with TS007-1 and PAS 24. 

The new standard is a security milestone, and it’s being prioritised because the industry needs to get ahead of the burglars before they start using new methods of attack.

The revised 3-star lock standard, which last week BSi confirmed will be published shortly, requires four new tools in addition to the list traditionally used to test the performance of locks. They expect PAS 24 changes to be published as early as September.

Nick Dutton, Brisant-Secure CEO, says: “We welcome the BSi’s foresight. The body charged with looking after the UK’s security standards is doing everything the public expects, and we congratulate this. They consulted widely and acted quickly to set higher standards that will defeat the attacks. 

“It’s particularly welcome because, in the past 30 years, the industry has had to play catch up after lock picking, bumping, and snapping had developed into security pandemics. This time, door makers will be able to sell doors with kitemarked 3* cylinders future-proofed to meet the new threats. 

“At the time of writing, only cylinders using Brisant’s patented ALPS (Always Locked Protection System) technology have passed the new equivalent test with Sold Secure. We’re working on building ALPS into Ultion as a no-cost upgrade so that our customers get a seamless rolling transition well ahead of the 12-month transition period.” 

The industry has a chance to avoid the next security pandemic. Door makers and installers have a head start on the burglars. This time, they can use 3* locks that will defeat the new threat.

Kind regards

Nick

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