Lock standards index
Lock standards decide dimensions, durability and compliance. The most common retrofit mistake is a lock that fits mechanically but invalidates the door's certification.
| Standard | Origin | Title | Data status |
|---|---|---|---|
DIN 18251 |
Germany | Mortise locks for doors — case dimensions and requirements | ✓ verified |
DIN 18252 |
Germany | Profile cylinders for doors | ✓ verified |
EN 12209 |
Europe (harmonised) | Mechanically operated locks and latching devices | ✓ verified |
EN 1303 |
Europe (harmonised) | Cylinders for locks | ✓ verified |
EN 1634-1 |
Europe (harmonised) | Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assemblies | ✓ verified |
BS 3621 |
United Kingdom | Thief resistant locks operated by key from both sides | ✓ verified |
BS 8621 |
United Kingdom | Thief resistant locks with keyless egress (thumb-turn or push-pad) | ✓ verified |
BS 10621 |
United Kingdom | Thief resistant locks lockable from outside only | ✓ verified |
TS 007 |
United Kingdom | Enhanced security cylinder standard (1, 2 or 3 star) | ✓ verified |
Sold Secure SS312 |
United Kingdom | Sold Secure cylinder scheme (Bronze, Silver, Diamond) | ✓ verified |
ANSI/BHMA A156.2 |
United States | Bored and preassembled locks and latches | ✓ verified |
ANSI/BHMA A156.13 |
United States | Mortise locks | ✓ verified |
ANSI/BHMA A156.36 |
United States | Auxiliary locks and associated products (deadbolts) | ✓ verified |
ANSI/BHMA A156.25 |
United States | Electrified locking devices | ⚠ needs review |
SCDF CoC (Singapore) |
Singapore | Certificate of Conformity for fire-rated doorsets | ✓ verified |
AS 4174 (designation to be confirmed) |
Australia | Australian mechanical locking device standard | ⚠ needs review |
JIS A 4702 (designation to be confirmed) |
Japan | Japanese door and hardware standard | ⚠ needs review |