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Do you keep seeing PAS 24 certified and PAS 24 compliant when searching for your next windows and doors but are unsure what it means? That is no problem at all as this article will help you better understand PAS 24 and what it means for your home.
What is PAS 24?
PAS 24 stands for Product Assessment Specification 24 and is the current way of assessing the security of easily accessible doors and windows on properties.
To be PAS 24 certified, manufacturers of both windows and doors have to send their products off to be rigorously tested to meet certain security criteria. This is to guarantee that their products meet the most stringent of conditions to ensure they are fit for security purposes. They are independently checked and tested by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
PAS 24 certifications are updated every couple of years to meet new security standards. The most current standard is PAS 24: 2022 certification with the previous standard being PAS 24: 2016. When deciding on a new window or door ensure the contractor or installer uses PAS 24: 2022 certified products.
The Difference Between PAS 24 Compliant and PAS 24 Certified
To be PAS 24 compliant, manufacturers will create their windows and doors based on specific guidelines. However, although they meet certain specifications, they cannot be PAS 24 certified as they have not been properly tested by UKAS.
Companies withPAS 24 certified products will have been given official certification by UKAS declaring they meet their security standards. If you are unsure whether the doors or windows you are buying are certified or compliant ask your contractor or installer.
Does my Home Comply with Approved Document Q SecurityCertifications?
For UK Building Regulations, accessible points of entry to a home including doors and windows must comply with Approved Document Q Security criteria.
If compliant with Approved Document Q, then windows and doors which have met this standard will have satisfied the criteria for PAS 24 certification.
Are Secured by Design and PAS 24 the same?
A common misconception is that PAS 24 and Secured by Design are the same. Even though they both accredit a company’s products with security certifications they are different from one another.
Secured by Design is a UK police initiative set up to help ensure a property’s security. A PAS 24accreditation is one of the factors needed for a product to get Secured byDesign certification. It is a stricter process to pass Secured by Design with the police checking the manufacturer’s production processes as well as testing the product to ensure optimum safety. Products will be retested and may fail tomeet the standards in the future. This is to ensure a higher level of security to prevent intrusions and to keep homeowners safe.
Are You Thinking of Replacing Your Windows or Doors in Evesham or the Surrounding Areas?
At CS Windows, Doors & Conservatories, we fit a wide variety of doors and windows in Evesham and the surrounding areas to ensure you get the right option for your home. Our windows and doors offer excellent energy efficiency and improved security to give you peace of mind when selecting both with us.
If you would like to find out more about our range of PAS 24 certified products or have a question for us, call our experienced team today on 07955821567 or fill in the online contact form.
