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  • BS 3621:1980

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    Specification for thief resistant locks

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  15-09-1998

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-04-1980

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Cooperating organizations
    Specification
    1. Scope
    2. References
    3. 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
    Appendix
    A. Methods of test
    Figures
    1. Apparatus for lateral force test
    2. Apparatus for testing strength of lock case,
        forend and bolt (hook and claw bolts only)
    3. Apparatus for testing strength of bolt detention
        of staple or locking box
    4. Apparatus for testing strength of bolt detention
        of lock
    5. Apparatus for testing fixing of staple
    6. Apparatus for testing fixing of striker plate
    7. Apparatus for testing strength of striker plate
    8. Apparatus for testing strength of location (hook
        bolts only)

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    Design requirements, test methods and levels of performance for locks operated by keys with mechanical patterns intended for fixed mounting on hinged or sliding doors to provide reasonable security against unauthorized entry.

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    Committee B/538/4
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BIP 3043 : 2005 BS 8300 - DESIGN OF BUILDINGS AND THEIR APPROACHES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DISABLED PEOPLE - CODE OF PRACTICE
    BS 8220-2:1995 Guide for security of buildings against crime Offices and shops
    BS 2881:1989 Specification for cupboards for the storage of medicines in health care premises
    BS 5655-13:1995 Lifts and service lifts Recommendations for vandal resistant lifts
    BIP 3044 : 2005 BS 8300 - DESIGN OF BUILDINGS AND THEIR APPROACHES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DISABLED PEOPLE - CODE OF PRACTICE

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    BS 3827-1:1964 Glossary of terms relating to builders\' hardware Locks (including locks and latches in one case)
    BS 3900-F2:1973 Methods of test for paint. Durability tests on paint films Determination of resistance to humidity (cyclic condensation)
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