Security doors are installed in industrial and commercial buildings, or any environment where a high risk of burglary, vandalism or terrorist activity has been identified. Read More
The Loss Prevention Certification Board has developed a recognised standard for security doors and other building components. The ratings and test procedures are set out in LPS 1175.
LPS 1175 is based on manual attack, and defines eight levels of resistance. These are measured in terms of tools and time available to the attacker, and allows specifiers to select products according to the risks that each property faces.
Secured by Design (SBD) is another accreditation relevant to security doors. Initiated by the Association of Chief Police Officers, it supports the principles of designing out crime.
As well as being resistant to attack , security doors can have anti-ballistic (bullet-proof) and bomb / blast-resistant properties.
Security doors are often made from steel, but for buildings that require a more traditional look, timber door leafs with a steel core can be specified.
