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BS 8220-1:2000

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Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Guide for security of buildings against crime Dwellings

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-06-2000

€165.94
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Committees responsible
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Crime prevention in residential neighbourhoods
5 Security of dwellings in low-rise developments
6 Security of dwellings in medium and high-rise
      developments
7 Enhancing the security of vulnerable windows
8 Enhancing the security of external doors
9 Intruder deterrent and detection systems
10 CCTV surveillance systems
Annex A (normative) Specification and design of materials
                    used for windows and doors
Bibliography
Table 1 - Typical performance characteristics of lamps used
          in security lighting

Guidance on layout, landscaping and security measures aimed at deterring burglars from selecting and entering dwellings, whether new, existing, single or multiple units. Advice is given on measures to enhance the security of windows and external doors, access control, intruder deterrent and detection systems, including the use and deployment of CCTV.

Committee
B/562
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 8220-1(1986) and 98/106410 DC. Also available as a part of BS KIT 114. (05/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2011. (11/2011)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
20
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This British Standard gives guidance and information on layout, landscaping, and security measures aimed at deterring burglars from selecting and entering dwellings, whether new or existing, single or multiple units.

This standard covers measures to enhance the security of windows and external doors, access control, the use and deployment of security lighting, CCTV, intruder detection systems, and measures to improve security and reduce fear of crime.

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