Further to my recent post about weak cylinders for upvc doors, here are some highlights from a memo I have recieved regarding this issue. You will see that the Police and Risc who represent insurers are amoung the many groups supporting a change from the standard locks in these doors to the new kite marked cylinders. These new locks are already rising in price as demand grows and some of the stranger sizes already have waiting times. Please call us for a  free security check with no obligation to buy. How to recognise high security cylinders and door handles                                      Look for the following markings on the products:                                                            Claimed star rating                                                                                                   Third party certification mark, typically the Kitemark                                              For cylinders, these markings will typically be visible when the cylinder is removed from the lock. For security hardware, the markings will typically be visible when the furniture has been removed from the door leaf. Who is supporting the new standard?                                                                          TS 007 has been produced by the Door & Hardware Federation and the Glass & Glazing Federation. The UK’s leading lock makers and door manufacturers, together with police security professionals and the insurance sector, are supporting the new standard. Supporters include: • Association of Building Engineers • Association of Chief Police Officers/Crime Prevention Initiatives/Secured by Design • Association of Composite Door Manufacturers • British Research Establishment • British Standards Institute • Council for Aluminium in Buildings • Exova Warrington • Guild of Architectural Ironmongers • National House-Building Council • RISCAuthority (representing UK insurers regarding security risk mitigation measures) • White Technology & Engineering Third party certification                                                                                               The DHF, GGF and Secured by Design strongly recommends that manufacturers of TS 007-rated cylinders and security door handles or hardware carry out third party certification of every product claiming compliance with this specification. This is especially important because the TS 007 specification employs human testing, and certification ensures that this gives – as far as is reasonably practicable – consistent and reproducible results. BSI offers third party certification against TS 007 using its market-leading Kitemark brand which has wide consumer and police recognition and acceptance. In this case, the TS 007 star rating is displayed alongside the familiar Kitemark logo on both products and packaging. (Other certification bodies may offer similar schemes.) Secured by Design                                                                                                            Secured by Design is the official UK Police flagship initiative supporting the principles of ‘designing out crime.’ Secured by Design focuses on crime prevention at the design, layout and construction stages of homes and commercial premises and promotes the use of security standards for a wide range of applications and products. For Secured by Design purposes independent third party certification to TS 007 will always be required. For more information please visit our website at www.securedbydesign.com.