How Secure Are your Multi-Residential Doorsets?
Multi-residential buildings can include anything from city centre apartments to student accommodation. A secure doorset is crucial for keeping occupants safe.
What Defines a Secure Doorset in Multi-Residential Projects?
Door security goes further than a strong lock and heavy frame. A secure doorset is designed, tested and certified as a whole unit. This is a door frame, door leaf and hardware all tested to resist forced entry and meet legal requirements.
PAS 24 Certification: This is the UK’s minimum standard for enhanced security performance of doorsets. PAS 24:2022 testing simulates real-world break-in attempts, including manual attacks using tools like crowbars and screwdrivers.
Secured by Design (SBD): SBD is the police-led initiative that promotes products proven to reduce crime. Many local authorities and housing associations now require SBD-accredited products as part of planning conditions or funding criteria.
Fire and Smoke Compliance: Security shouldn’t come at the expense of safety. Many multi-residential buildings now demand dual certification – doorsets tested for both fire and security performance. In light of post-Grenfell regulation, this is increasingly critical.
Third-Party Certification: Look for products certified by independent bodies like BM TRADA or Certifire. These ensure the doorset performs as claimed, and that ongoing manufacturing meets rigorous standards.
What to look for in a compliant doorset:
When reviewing doorset specification, there are a few points to keep check of;
- The door is PAS 24 certified.
- The manufacturer is Secured By Design accredited
- Duel performance for fire doors
- High quality hardware i.e. 3 point locks.
- Third party certification from UKAS-accredited bodies
- Professional installation and maintenance plans
Dorplan PuraSecure
At Dorplan, we believe that security shouldn’t affect design or functionality.
PuraSecure is our range of high-performance security doorsets tested to PAS 24:2022 and approved by Secured by Design.
Whether you’re working on a new-build development or upgrading existing stock, PuraSecure offers certified protection without compromising your architectural vision.
Architects – How to Specify Dorplan for your projects:
PuraSecure doorsets are available to specify via NBS Source. Whether you’re early in the design stage or value-engineering for compliance, our technical team is here to help.
Talk to the experts:
Whether you’re in the design phase or value-engineering an existing scheme, high-quality security doorsets can transform resident safety and help meet building control requirements.
Contact the Dorplan team today to discuss your acoustic specification needs – we’re here to help you build better.
