Doors and door frames should always be kept in a good
state of repair, excessive gaps between doors & frames should be rectified.
BS (British Standard) 3621
Kite marked
5 lever Mortice lock are a requirement of
most insurance companies, if in doubt check with your insurers. Fitting
Services would certainly recommend that unless a more secure multipoint
locking system is installed, then for front and back doors a BS (British Standard) 3621
Kite marked
5 lever Mortice lock is a minimum security
measure.
Front Doors
Back Doors
Double Leaf External Doors
Internal doors
Security for internal doors may be required for rooms in hotels, guest houses,
offices or similarly occupied properties. There are several options to consider.
Sheds & Garages
Sheds and garages often contain tools that could be useful to a potential
burglar and it is therefore prudent to ensure that these buildings are secure.
Windows
Ground floor windows are the most common point of forced entry.
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All ground floor windows should be fitted with locks
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All vulnerable upstairs windows such as those accessible from flat roofs, drain
pipes, or which are protected form easy view by trees etc should be fitted with locks, see
window locks
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