The purpose of this standard is to evaluate the resistance to unauthorized access offered by various physical security products. The standard specifies eight grades of security according to the tools and time likely to be used by a criminal. Specifiers can therefore select products/ systems that provide levels of security matching their needs

BRE is the UK's leading security testing house. BRE asses our locking systems together with a doorset to the LPS 1175 Loss prevention standard. The methods of attack and tools used increase significantly depending on the rating required. For example a Grade 4 accreditation will include tools such as: cordless drill, disc cutter, crow bar, sledge hammer, Steel Wedges, etc. This type of test is designed to replicate a professional attack.

It is important to note the Issue number relating to the accreditation as they are updated regularly with new attack methods and tools. For detailed information on the latest issues, methods and tool lists please visit www.bre.co.uk

For a guide to security standards for windows and doors please click here

The majority of our locking systems including our standard 942-3 have been successfully tested as part of secure doorsets to LPS 1175 Grade 4 (issue 6) and conform to all requirements of BS EN 1125. For a list of compatible doorsets please contact us or visit www.theredbooklive.co.uk

As part of selected doorsets MICO locking systems have been tested to fire ratings. For a list of door manufacturers, ratings and compatible locking systems please contact our technical department.

As part of selected doorsets MICO locking systems have been tested to various ballistic ratings. For a list of door manufacturers, ratings and compatible locking systems please contact our technical department.

Panic Exit Devices - A panic application is where the exit door is used by the public and provides "safe and effective escape through the door way with minimum effort and with out prior knowledge of operation" For example: theatres, shops, schools, hospitals and cinemas

Emergency Exit Devices - An emergency application is where the exit door is used by trained personnel, not the general public in a low occupancy environment. For example places of work, never accessed by the public or people unfamiliar with the escape drill: Offices, Private Flats and Apartments, Store Rooms / Boiler Rooms