When the words \u201cI don\u2019t know ,\nnobody knows\u201d in answer to the question \u201cdoes your door lock conform to BS 3621\nas featured in the \u201cGet A Quote, Not A Quiz\u201d as issued by Aviva Insurance \u2013 we all feel for the guy in\nthe advert because there are so many rules and standards out there that are\njust a mystery to us all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This now typical question is\nunfortunately a symptom of the \u201ctick the box\u201d \u2013 \u201cjob done\u201d mentality that\nexists in much of society today so if your ever faced with this impossible\nquestion here is a layman\u2019s guide to how to respond. It\u2019s also worth\nremembering that knowing whether your locks are compliant with BS 3621 may be\nthe difference between your home insurance being valid or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BS 3621 as the name states is\na British Standard which means that someone has taken the time to examine and\ntest the lock to ensure it meets a certain minimum criteria and documented the\nresults of those tests as the standard all new locks must achieve – BS3621 specifically targets items such as \u201clock\nsnapping\u201d, \u201cbumping\u201d and other forms of attack it may suffer at the hands of a\nburglar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In order to achieve this\nstandard, a lock must exceed a set minimum level of performance when subjected\nto the BS Standard specified tests, providing it meets the requirements it is\nallowed to be Kitemarked by the British Standards Institution \u2013 that\u2019s the easy\nhouseholders check \u2013 look for the BS Kitemark then you know your lock meets\nwith BS3621 and the optimum standards for attack resistance, security, quality\nand reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why is BS 3621 so important to\ninsurance companies \u2013 it\u2019s the industry standard by which they measure the\nrobustness of door locks. If you are unfortunate position of being burgled and the\naccess was through a locked door without a lock with appropriate BS Kitemark,\nyou may find that you do not receive your anticipated level of insurance cover\nif you have to make a claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After you have scurried all\naround to check for Kitemarks and you have unfortunately there is a problem and\nyou need replacements and you want to be sure your new locks comply \u2013 take a\nlook at –<\/p>\n\n\n\n