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Locking down the Kitemark®
30 Nov 2009
Topics: Kitemark®, Security
The Kitemark, awarded by BSI, followed detailed examination of Gerda's products as well as its quality standards and business procedures. It assures current and potential clients that the company's new locks meet or exceed the requirements of BS 10621:2007.
The Kitemark applies to thief-resistant lock assemblies in the company's G2000 range, which provide keyless exit, but with the option of locking the thumbturn/handle to prevent exit from the inside. This way, if someone breaks in through a window, for example, items cannot be removed via the entrance door.
These locks, and the BS 10621:2007 standard itself, were developed in response to requirements identified by Secured by Design, a crime prevention initiative managed by ACPO CPI Limited on behalf of the UK Association of Chief Police Officers, working in conjunction with other stakeholders.
"Locks meeting the new BS 10621:2007 standard fill a clear need in the market and offer enhanced security when used on the main entrance doors of dwellings that have an alternative means of escape," said Nigel Shapland, senior technical officer at the National House Building Council (NHBC). "It's very good news that Gerda has been successful in gaining a Kitemark licence for these locks, as this will encourage specifiers and purchasers to use them and to benefit from the extra security they offer."
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