The British Standards Institution (BSI) has announced the publication of two significant new standards for locks and locking plates, marking a milestone in the development of secure and reliable locking systems.
BS EN 12209:2024
The first standard, BS EN 12209:2024, addresses mechanically operated single-point locks and locking plates. This revised standard replaces the earlier BS EN 12209:2016, which is now withdrawn.
However, BS EN 12209:2003 remains the only standard valid for CE and UKCA marking purposes, despite being withdrawn in 2016. It continues to serve as a harmonised standard under the EU Construction Products Regulation and as a designated standard under the UK Construction Products Regulations 2013 (as amended).
Work is already underway to update BS 3621, the standard for thief-resistant locks, to reflect the changes introduced in BS EN 12209:2024.
Work is already underway to update BS 3621, the standard for thief-resistant locks, to reflect the changes introduced in BS EN 12209:2024.
BS EN 15685:2024
The second standard, BS EN 15685:2024, is a completely new standard covering mechanically operated multipoint locks, latches, and locking plates. It does not replace any existing standard.
While BS EN 15685:2024 is not currently harmonised or designated, meaning CE and UKCA markings cannot yet be applied to these products, its publication sets the stage for the development of a UK-specific standard.
This mirrors the approach used in BS 3621, which incorporates elements from BS EN 12209.
Michael Skelding, DHF’s General Manager, said:
“The publication of these new standards is most welcome, particularly in the case of the long-awaited EN 15685, which has been seen as a necessary companion to EN 12209 for many years. The work of a succession of DHF members over that time, together with the other experts on the European standards committee, has finally borne fruit. The next stage is to upgrade them to harmonised/designated standards to enable their use for conformity marking.”
Standards are available from the BSI Shop. DHF members are reminded that, as a benefit of membership, they are entitled to a 30% discount on any hard copy standard purchased via DHF.
For further information, please email admin@dhfonline.org.uk
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