BS EN 1300:2023

Secure storage units. Classification for high security locks according to their resistance to unauthorized opening. | Status: Current

1 Scope This document specifies requirements for high security locks (HSL) for reliability, resistance to burglary and manipulation with methods of testing. It also provides a scheme for classifying HSL in accordance with their assessed resistance to burglary and unauthorized opening. It is applicable to mechanical and electronic HSL. For electronic locks used in a distributed system, see EN 17646 for further information. The following features can be included as optional subjects but they are not mandatory:

1. a) recognized code for preventing code altering and/or enabling/disabling parallel codes;
2. b) recognized code for disabling time set up;
3. c) integration of alarm components or functions;
4. d) resistance to attacks with acids;
5. e) resistance to X-rays;
6. f) resistance to explosives;
7. g) time functions.