• BS 8220-1:2000

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    Guide for security of buildings against crime Dwellings

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-06-2000

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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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

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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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    Committee B/562
    Development Note 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)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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

    BS 6229:2003 Flat roofs with continuously supported coverings. Code of practice
    BS 6800:1986 Specification for home and personal security devices
    BS 7273-4:2007 Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures Actuation of release mechanisms for doors
    BS 644:2003 Timber windows. Factory assembled windows of various types. Specification
    BS 8300:2001 Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disabled people. Code of practice
    BS 5588-11:1997 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for shops, offices, industrial, storage and other similar buildings
    BS 8213-1:2004 Windows doors and rooflights Design for safety in use and during cleaning of windows, including door-height windows and roof windows. Code of practice

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    BS 8214:1990 Code of practice for fire door assemblies with non-metallic leaves
    BS 4873:1986 Specification for aluminium alloy windows
    DD ENV 1627:1999 Windows, doors, shutters. Burglar resistance. Requirements and classification
    BS 7412:1991 Specification for plastics windows made from PVC-U extruded hollow profiles
    BS 3621:2004 Thief resistant lock assembly. Key egress
    BS 4737-1:1986 Intruder alarm systems Specification for installed systems with local audible and/or remote signalling
    BS 7150:1989 Code of practice for intruder alarm systems with mains wiring communication
    BS 8213-4:1990 Windows, doors and rooflights Code of practice for the installation of replacement windows and doorsets in dwellings
    BS 7950:1997 Specification for enhanced security performance of windows for domestic applications
    BS 6375-2:1987 Performance of windows Specification for operation and strength characteristics
    BS 4787-1:1980 Internal and external wood doorsets, door leaves and frames Specification for dimensional requirements
    BS PAS 24-1(1999) : 1999 AMD 16981 ENHANCED SECURITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOOR ASSEMBLIES - PART 1: SINGLE AND DOUBLE LEAF, HINGED EXTERNAL DOOR ASSEMBLIES TO DWELLINGS
    BS EN 942:2007 Timber in joinery. General requirements
    BS PAS 23-1(1999) : 1999 GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOOR ASSEMBLIES - PART 1: SINGLE LEAF, EXTERNAL DOOR ASSEMBLIES TO DWELLINGS
    BS EN 755-1:2016 Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Extruded rod/bar, tube and profiles Technical conditions for inspection and delivery
    BS 1186-3:1990 Timber for and workmanship in joinery Specification for wood trim and its fixing
    BS 2911:1974 Specification for letter plates
    BS 6510:1984 Specification for steel windows, sills, window boards and doors
    BS 5588-1:1990 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for residential buildings
    BS EN 485-1 : 2008 ALUMINIUM AND ALUMINIUM ALLOYS - SHEET, STRIP AND PLATE - PART 1: TECHNICAL CONDITIONS FOR INSPECTION AND DELIVERY
    BS EN 50132-7:2012 Alarm systems. CCTV surveillance systems for use in security applications Application guidelines
    BS 6799:1986 Code of practice for wire-free intruder alarm systems
    BS 6262:1982 Code of practice for glazing for buildings
    BS 5286:1978 Specification for aluminium framed sliding glass doors
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