Russell griffiths Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Can anybody tell me what the new window security regs intail, I thought it was all about locks but have just been told glass choice is important as well. Cheers peeps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) All shifting towards SBD as standard, basically boils down to security. Laminated outer pane on ground floor windows. That must resist a physical attack by an opportunist/casual burglar. Doors and windows must be manufactured to a design that has been tested and shown to meet the security requirements of British Standards publication PAS 24 (equivalent EN standard RC2 is acceptable). PAS24 is published by the BSI. PAS 24 provides a method for testing and assessing doors and windows in relation to security. All ground floor and accessible doors must have suitable laminated glass with a security value of P2A or better. Windows do not require laminate glass for PAS24 but must have a locking handle. Edited July 27, 2019 by craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 Hi @craig confused as normal, in your answer you say On 27/07/2019 at 13:15, craig said: Laminated outer pane on ground floor windows However you also say On 27/07/2019 at 13:15, craig said: All ground floor and accessible doors must have suitable laminated glass with a security value of P2A or better. Windows do not require laminate glass for PAS24 but must have a locking handle So are there two lots of regs we need to look at. Should I clarify with bc. Cheers russ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 It’s the same thing, all ground floor windows with laminated glass. Pas24 tells you the laminated glass should be P2A lamination or better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell griffiths Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 Hi @craig Doing a lot of reading, and still not as clear cut as I would like so let’s say I have a window that is in a downstairs room, bottom of window is 600mm from floor, this would require TOUGHENED GLASS for inner pane, and LAMINATED GLASS for outer pane. Is this correct??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temp Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 That would be my understanding. Toughened inner for safety reasons, laminated outer for safety and security. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Anything below 800mm will need to be toughened/laminated. Anything within 300mm of a external door will need to be toughened/laminated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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