Delivering PAS 24 Compliance with UAP Hardware: TS008 Letterplates, Fullex Locks and Beyond
In today’s construction landscape, compliance with PAS 24 is no longer optional; it is essential. Developed as a benchmark for enhanced security performance, PAS 24 provides a rigorous testing method to ensure that doorsets can withstand opportunistic and forced-entry attempts commonly encountered in the UK. However, one of the most important, and often misunderstood, aspects of PAS 24 is that it tests the entire doorset as a complete system, not just individual components. This means that every element, from the locking mechanism to the letterplate, plays a critical role in achieving compliance. UAP’s integrated approach to hardware
Unlike component-level standards, PAS 24 evaluates the combined performance of hardware, glazing, locks, and accessories. A failure in any one component, no matter how small, can result in the entire doorset failing the test. This approach makes hardware selection critical. Manufacturers and specifiers must ensure that every piece of hardware is not only individually robust but also compatible within a tested configuration. Adam Dixon, Senior Technical Manager, added, “PAS 24 assesses the performance of the entire doorset under simulated attack conditions, so every component must function as part of a cohesive system. Multipoint locks, cylinders and
specification addresses this challenge, ensuring that all components work together seamlessly to meet and exceed PAS 24 requirements. Understanding PAS 24 PAS 24 has been developed to assess how doors and windows resist attack methods typically used by opportunistic intruders. These attacks are often low- skill but highly effective if weak points exist within the doorset.
letterplates all need to maintain structural integrity and resist manipulation without creating weak points. Our approach is to engineer hardware that works together to deliver consistent, repeatable performance in PAS 24 testing.” The Role of Multipoint Locks in PAS 24 Testing At the core of any secure doorset is the locking system. Fullex’s multipoint locks are engineered to deliver exceptional performance across multiple attack points.
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