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BS 3621:1998

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

Specification for thief resistant locks

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

06-12-2004

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-09-1998

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Design requirements
5 Master keyed locks
6 Finishes
7 Test sample
8 Sequence of tests
9 Performance requirements
10 General vulnerability
11 Marking
Annex A (normative) Methods of test
Bibliography
Figures
A.1 Apparatus for lateral force test
A.2 Apparatus for testing strength of lock case, forend
     and bolt (hook and claw bolts only)
A.3 Apparatus for testing strength of bolt detention of
     lock
A.4 Apparatus for testing strength of bolt detention of
     staple or locking box
A.5 Apparatus for testing fixing of staple
A.6 Apparatus for testing fixing of striker plate
A.7 Apparatus for testing strength of striker plate
A.8 Apparatus for testing strength of location

Defines design requirements, test procedures and performance requirements for thief resistant locks operated by keys with mechanical patterns, meant for fixed mounting on hinged or sliding doors for provision of reasonable security against unauthorized entry. Provides for locks with claw or hook bolts, mounted on hinged or sliding doors, and for locks with spring or dead bolts of either single or multiple throw, mounted on hinged doors.

Committee
B/538/4
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 3621(1980)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
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