What is PAS 24 - Enhanced security for doorsets and windows about?
This certifiable Product Assessment Specification covers how to test and assess doorsets and windows intended to resist attack from casual or opportunistic burglars.
The designation “PAS 24” been retained (as opposed to “BS 24”) to avoid industry confusion and to allow for more flexibility to update the standard.
Who is PAS 24 - Enhanced security for doorsets and windows for?
- Manufacturers, fabricators and suppliers of secure doorsets and windows
- Building specifiers
- Architects
- Standard bodies
- Certification bodies
- Test houses
- Trade associations
- Test laboratories
What does PAS 24 - Enhanced security for doorsets and windows cover?
PAS 24 specifies test methods and acceptance criteria relevant to the enhanced security performance of doorsets and windows intended to resist attacks normally associated with the casual or opportunistic burglar. It applies to new doorsets and windows as manufactured and prior to installation, and to the following products:
Windows - singular and multi-light:
- Top hung, side hung, bottom hung, butt hinged
- Top and side hung projected
- Top hung and side hung fully reversible
- Tilt and turn and turn and tilt to vertical and horizontal sliding
- Fixed and fixed casements (dummy vents)
- Parallel opening
- Double opening (French windows)
- Vertical and horizontal pivot
Doorsets:
- Single and double leaf
- Single and double swing
- Hinged
- Sliding (single and multi-track)
- Pivot
- Folding sliding (single and multi-track)
- Stable
- With or without integral side panels and fanlights
Certification bodies operate accredited product certification schemes to provide assurance that doorsets and windows meet the requirements of PAS 24.
NOTE: The security performance requirements in PAS 24:2022 are not material specific. Nor does this PAS test component performance or installation requirements. Certification, however, does require you to meet the requirements of material specific standards.
Why should you use PAS 24 - Enhanced security for doorsets and windows?
- It promotes security and supports legislation and public procurement
- Manufacturers can use the standard to determine if, and demonstrate that their doorsets and windows can be considered as providing enhanced security
- It’s referenced in Approved Document Q, meaning it can help users meet Building Regulations in England and Wales
- Certification to PAS 24 is one way for a doorset or window to meet the requirements of the UK Police Service Secured By Design scheme
- It can help users accelerate the development of innovative products and develop their expertise
- It can help increase confidence, strengthen risk management and improve efficiency
- The 2022 revision is up to date with changing criminal practices by incorporating new tools and test methods
What’s new about PAS 24:2022?
This is a full revision of PAS 24:2016 to keep up with changing criminal modus operandi. The changes in PAS 24:2022:
- Clarify test methods and includes new ones
- Introduce widely available tools in Tool Group B
- Update references to industry standards