The Minimum Level of Security (Retail & Shops)
You should ensure that the following minimum security protection devices are installed at the premises. These must be maintained in full and effective working order and put in to actual operation when the premises are closed or left unattended.
Doors
1. On timber final exit doors (excluding sliding doors):
a. if single leaf, a mortice deadlock which has a minimum of 5 levers and conforms to BS3621 with matching boxed steel striking plate fitted
b. if double leaf:
i. on the first closing leaf flush or barrel (of at least 200mm (8inches) long) bolts fitted top and bottom in every case OR key operated locks or bolts fitted top and bottom in every case
ii. on the second closing leaf a mortice deadlock which has a minimum of 5 levers and conforms to BS3621 with matching boxed steel striking plate fitted OR a substantial padlocking bar and good quality close shackle padlock
c. if single or double leaf and also outward opening hinge bolts fitted top and bottom
2. All other timber external doors or internal doors giving access to any part of the Premises not solely occupied by You or to any adjoining premises (excluding sliding and/or fire exit doors):
a. if single leaf, a mortice deadlock which has a minimum of 5 levers and conforms to BS3621 with matching boxed steel striking plate fitted or key-operated mortice rack bolts fitted top and bottom
b. if double leaf:
i. on the first closing leaf flush or barrel (of at least 200mm (8inches) long) bolts fitted top and bottom in every case OR key operated locks or bolts fitted top and bottom in every case
ii. on the second closing leaf a mortice deadlock which has a minimum of 5 levers and conforms to BS3621 with matching boxed steel striking plate fitted OR a substantial padlocking bar and good quality close shackle padlock
c. if single or double leaf and also outward opening hinge bolts fitted top and bottom
3. On external aluminium or UPVC doors (excluding sliding and fire exit doors) cylinder key operated mortice deadlock and if double leaf flush bolts on the first closing leaf
4. On steel final exit doors AND sliding final exit doors substantial padlocking bar and good quality close shackle padlock
5. On all other steel doors and all other sliding doors (excluding sliding patio doors) substantial padlocking bar and good quality close shackle padlock fitted internally or externally
6. On sliding patio doors:
a manufacturers patent key-operated locking system which engages bolt work into the doorframe either at the top and bottom of the opening section of each door or into
the side frame in at least 3 points, where the bolt work engages with the side frame the bolt hooks or shoot bolts must be mushroom headed
OR
two key operated patio door locks fitted internally one at the top and one at the bottom of each opening section
Windows
1. On all opening external basement and ground floor windows and fanlights and other opening windows, fanlights, roof lights and skylights which are accessible from roofs, balconies, fire escapes, or down pipes:
key operated window locks – with the keys removed when in operation
OR
solid steel bars not less than 16mm (5/8th inch) diameter and not more than 125mm (5 inches) apart, weldmesh or expanded metal grilles fixed to the brickwork or masonry surrounding the window.
Fire Exit Doors and Windows
1. Any door or window which is officially designated a Fire Exit by a fire authority: Internally with panic bars or fire exit bolts (capable of opening at all times) together with hinge bolts top and bottom; any additional devices must be approved by the local Fire Authority.