Local authorities, housing associations and other organizations looking to meet the security requirements of the Secured By Design (SBD) scheme can now get a helping hand from Videx.  The company has just published its guide to specifying Door Entry & Access Control Systems to SBD Standards, the initiative from the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) aiming to reduce crime with security products that meet police approved standards.

Videx is currently the only SBD Door Entry & Access Control member company with a number of products tested to STS202 BR2 Level of Burglary Resistance having received accreditation in October 2013.  Specifiers can therefore confidently include them within building their designs as they will help to achieve SBD building accreditation and meet planning requirements.

The Videx guide explains how Door Entry and Access Control products should be procured in line with project requirements and fully satisfy SBD requirements.  If not, there is the risk that subsequent inspections by Crime Prevention Design Advisors (CPDA) may lead to replacement equipment being required. The guide gives precise information on product feature requirements for specific sizes of dwellings.

In case you missed it

Which Vertical Markets Have The Greatest Growth Potential For Security?
Which Vertical Markets Have The Greatest Growth Potential For Security?

To serve various vertical markets and industries effectively, security professionals must recognize that each sector has unique assets, risks, compliance requirements, and operatio...

eCLIQ Enhances Security At Marin Hospital Of Hendaye
eCLIQ Enhances Security At Marin Hospital Of Hendaye

The Marin Hospital of Hendaye in the French Basque Country faced common challenges posed by mechanical access control. Challenges faced Relying on mechanical lock-and-key technol...

What’s Behind (Perimeter) Door #1?
What’s Behind (Perimeter) Door #1?

A lot has been said about door security — from reinforced door frames to locking mechanisms to the door construction — all of which is crucial. But what security measur...