CEN/TC 33

Date: 2004-11

prEN 1627

CEN/TC 33

Secretariat: AFNOR

Burglar resistant construction products (not for precast concrete

parts) — Requirements and classification

ICS:

Descriptors:
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Contents Page

Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
1 Scope...................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Normative references ........................................................................................................................... 5
3 Terms and definitions........................................................................................................................... 5
4 Resistance classification ..................................................................................................................... 7
5 Infillings other than glass .................................................................................................................... 7
6 Hardware ................................................................................................................................................ 7
7 Mechanical strength ............................................................................................................................. 8
7.1 Static loading......................................................................................................................................... 8
7.2 Dynamic loading in resistance classes 1, 2 and 3........................................................................... 12
8 Manual burglary attempts .................................................................................................................. 12
9 Classification report ........................................................................................................................... 12
10 Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Annex A (informative) Recommendations for the contents of the manufacturer's
installation instructions...................................................................................................................... 14
Annex B (normative) Requirements for locks and hardware outside the scope of the
standards listed in Table 1 ................................................................................................................. 15
Annex C (informative) Resistance classes .................................................................................................... 22
C.1 Classification according to EN 1627 ................................................................................................. 22
Annex D (normative) Field of application ...................................................................................................... 25
D.1 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................... 25
D.2 Exchange of hardware elements ....................................................................................................... 26
D.3 Other modifications ............................................................................................................................ 27
Annex E (informative) Recommended glazing classes ................................................................................ 28
Annex F (normative) Procedure for testing and classification..................................................................... 29

Figures

Figure B.1 — Requirements for handles...............................................................................................21

Figure D.1 — Extrapolation rules for doors...........................................................................................25

Figure D.2 — Extrapolation rules for shutters.......................................................................................26

Figure F.1 — Testing and classification for burglar resisting elements ................................................29

Tables

Table 1 — Requirements for hardware...................................................................................................8

Table 2 — Static loading of Group 1 and Group 2 products...................................................................9

Table 3 — Static loading of Group 3 products ......................................................................................10

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Table 4 — Static loading of Group 4 products ......................................................................................11

Table 5 — Drop height for dynamic test ...............................................................................................12

Table 6 — Tool sets and resistance time..............................................................................................12

Table B.1 — Requirements for locks and hardware not included in Table 1........................................15

Table C.1 — Anticipated method and attempts to gaining entry ..........................................................24

Table E.1 — Recommended glazing ....................................................................................................28

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Foreword
This European Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC33, "Doors, windows,
shutters, building hardware and curtain walling“, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.

This European Standard is currently submitted to the CEN enquiry.

This European Standard has been drafted in accordance with the CEN Internal Regulations, Part 3.

This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by month year of DOP, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by month year of DOW.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

This European Standard is one of a series of standards for burglar resistant windows, door
assemblies, door sets and shutters. The other standards in the series are:

EN 1628, Burglar resistant construction products — Test method for the determination of resistance
under static loading;

EN 1629, Burglar resistant construction products — Test method for the determination of resistance
under dynamic loading;

EN 1630, Burglar resistant construction products — Test method for the determination of resistance
to manual burglary attempts.

This standard is a revision of and supersedes ENV 1627:1999. The three other standards in this
series are revisions of and supersede ENV 1628, ENV 1629 and ENV 1630 respectively.

This revision incorporates grilles and facades in the range of application.

For the purpose of historic data, products classified under ENV 1627 published in January 1999 to
classes 2 to 5 can be assumed to meet the same classes of this standard.

Annex A, Annex C and Annex E are informative, Annex B, Annex D and Annex F are normative.

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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements and classification systems for burglar resistant
characteristics of pedestrian door assemblies, door sets, windows, facades, grilles and shutters. It is
applicable to the following means of opening: Turning, tilting, folding, turn-tilting, top or bottom hung,
sliding (horizontally and vertically) and rolling as well as fixed constructions.

It specifies requirements for the burglar resistance of a construction product (as defined in 3.1 of this
standard).

This European Standard does not directly cover the resistance of locks and cylinders to attack with
picking tools. It also does not cover the attack of electric, electronic and electromagnetic operated
burglar resistant construction products using attack methods that might defeat these characteristics.

NOTE Construction products that can be reached or driven through by vehicles should be protected by
appropriate measures such as barriers, extensible ramps, etc.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

EN 356:2000, Glass in building — Security glazing: Testing and classification of resistance against
manual attack.

EN 1303:2005, Building hardware — Cylinders for locks — Requirements and test methods.

EN 1628:2004, Burglar resistant construction products — Test method for the determination of
resistance under static loading.

EN 1629:2004, Burglar resistant construction products — Test method for the determination of
resistance under dynamic loading.

EN 1630:2004, Burglar resistant construction products — Test method for the determination of
resistance to manual burglary attempts.

EN 1906:2002, Building hardware — Lever handles and knobs — Requirements and test methods.

EN 12209:2003, Building hardware — Locks and latches — Part 1: Mechanically operated locks;
latches and locking plates — Requirements and test methods.

EN 12519, Doors and Windows — Terminology.

ISO 1000, Specification for SI units and recommendations for the use of their multiples and of certain
other units.

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 12519, ISO 1000
and the following apply:

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3.1
burglar resistance
property of pedestrian door assemblies, door sets, windows, facades, grilles and shutters to resist
attempts at forced entry using physical force and with the aid of predefined tools into the protected
room or area

3.2
burglar resistant product
complete, functioning element that, when built in and fastened or fastened and locked, has the
function of resisting forced entry through the application of physical force assisted by predefined tools

3.3
Group 1 product
product that has a rigid leaf or opening element and the principal movement to open is turning of the
element

NOTE Examples of Group 1 products are windows, door assemblies and door sets.

3.4
Group 2 product
product that has a rigid leaf or opening element and the principal movement to open is sliding

NOTE Examples of Group 2 products are sliding door assemblies, door sets and sliding windows.

3.5
Group 3 product
product that has a leaf or opening element constructed from a number of rigid elements joined
together such that the elements may move relative to each other

NOTE An example of a Group 3 product is a roller shutter.

3.6
Group 4 product
product with one or more openings (excluding letter plates) through which gap gauge B (25 mm) can
pass.

NOTE An example of a Group 4 product is a grille.

3.7
resistance class (RC)
level of resistance that the product provides against burglary attempts

3.8
attack side
side of the test specimen identified by the applicant as the side exposed to attack

3.9
roller shutter
shutter, the curtain of which consists of movable, interconnected rigid elements, and travels over a
roller in order to open/close

3.10
roller grille
component that can be moved vertically or horizontally in front of the opening to be secured and that
can also be removed

NOTE The individual grille bars are movably interconnected with each other. The grille curtain travels over a
roller in order to open.

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3.11
closing condition
condition defined and described by the manufacturer or applicant in which the tested element meets
the burglar resistant requirements

3.12
resistance time
working time of the test person carrying out the manual burglary test

NOTE The resistance time includes times of less than 5 s each for tool changes, e.g. exchanging a
screwdriver for a crow bar.

4 Resistance classification
Each construction product conforming to this standard shall be classified according to one of six
resistance classes, depending on the level of burglar resistance offered by the product.

NOTE The resistance classes correspond to known methods of attack currently used by burglars as
described in Annex C, Table C.1.

A system or family of products shall be classified using the approach described in Annex D.

A product offering burglar resistance at more than one closing condition shall be tested and assessed
at each closing condition.

In the documentation accompanying the product, the resistance class shall be given as per the
following examples:

Burglar resistant window EN 1627 RC 3 with glazing P5A

Burglar resistant door EN 1627 RC 2

The procedure for testing and classification shall be carried out as described in Annex F.

5 Infillings
When tested in accordance with EN 1628, EN 1629 or EN 1630, infilling other than glass shall not
exhibit failure at the resistance class claimed. This standard does not specify requirements relating to
the security level of glazing when the product is installed in a building, although recommended
security glazing levels are given in Annex E. Requirements for the security level of glazing for the test
specimens are detailed in the test standards.

6 Hardware
Lock cylinders conforming to EN 1303, furniture conforming to EN 1906 and locks conforming to
EN 12209 shall conform to the seventh digit security requirements given in Table 1, depending on the
resistance class.

All other hardware shall conform to Annex B, Table B.1.

Human intervention tests according to EN 1630 shall be carried out on all hardware for resistance
class 5 and 6.

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Table 1 — Requirements for hardware

Resistance Class 1 2 3 4 5 6
EN 1303
Cylinder (Digit 7) 4 4 4 6 6 6
Cylinder (Digit 8) 0 1 1 2 2 2

EN 1906
Furniture
(Digit 7) 1 2 3 4 4 4

EN 12209
Locks
(Digit 7) 3 3 5 7 7 7

Extraction protection in class 1 and 2 shall be provided either by cylinder or by furniture.

NOTE The use of furniture that requires a removable key to effect unlocking might be required when glazing
with a resistance class lower than P4A is used.

7 Mechanical strength

7.1 Static loading

When tested in accordance with EN 1628 using the loads detailed in Table 2, 3 and 4 as appropriate,
the test specimen shall not exhibit failure at the resistance class claimed.

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Table 2 — Static loading of Group 1 and Group 2 products

Resistance class

1, 2 3 4 5, 6

Pressure
pad
Test load

Test load

Pressure
pad

Pressure
pad
Test load

Test load

Pressure
pad
Gap gauge

Gap gauge

Gap gauge

Gap gauge
Loading points kN Type kN Type kN Type kN Type

F1 )
3 B 1 6 B 1 10 B 1 15 B 1
Corner of infilling

F2
Leaf and casement 1,5 B 1/2 3 B 1/2 6 B 1/2 10 B 1/2
corners

F3
3 A 1/2 6 A 1/2 10 A 1/2 15 A 1/2
Locking Points

F3.a Group 1
products
1,5 A 1/2 – – – – – – – – –
Locking Points
(additional loadings)

F3.a Group 2
products
1,5 A 1/2 6 A 1/2 10 A 1/2 15 A 1/2
Locking Points
(additional loadings)

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Table 3 — Static loading of Group 3 products

Resistance class

1, 2 3 4 5, 6

Limiting value

Limiting value

Limiting value

Limiting value
Pressure pad

Pressure pad

Pressure pad

Pressure pad
Test load

Test load

Test load

Test load
Loading points kN mm Type kN mm Type kN mm Type kN mm Type

F1.1
1 1 1 1
Guide rail deflection 3 30° 4 6 30° 4 10 30° 4 15 30° 4
test

F3 3 3 3 3
3 C 1/2 6 C 1/2 10 C 1/2 15 C 1/2
Curtain lift test

F2
1,5 10 1/2 3 10 1/2 6 10 1/2 10 10 1/2
Lath engagement test

F1
2 2 2 2
Static test on guide 3 10 3 6 10 3 10 10 3 15 10 3
rail and curtain
1
Maximum allowable deflection of the loaded leg of the guide rail is 30°. The determination of the angle is
described in EN 1628.
2
Minimum depth of penetration under static load.
3
Checked by means of gap gauge type C.

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Table 4 — Static loading of Group 4 products

Resistance class

1, 2 3 4 5, 6

Pressure pad

Pressure pad

Pressure pad

Pressure pad
Gap gauge

Gap gauge

Gap gauge

Gap gauge
Test Load

Test Load

Test Load

Test Load
Loading points kN mm Type kN mm Type kN mm Type kN mm Type
F2.1
Between two fixing 1,5 D 5 3 D 5 6 D 5 10 D 5
points

F2.2
Loading between two 1,5 D 5 3 D 5 6 D 5 10 D 5
junction points

F3
3 D 1/2 6 D 1/2 10 D 1/2 15 D 1/2
Locking points

F3.1
Fixing point between 3 D 5 6 D 5 10 D 5 15 D 5
grille and masonry

F1
Static test on guide
rail and curtain or two 3 D 5 6 D 5 10 D 5 15 D 5
adjacent grille bars at
a junction point

F1.1
1) 1 1 1
Guide rail deflection 3 30° 4 6 30° 4 10 30° 4 15 30° 4
test load

F3.2
3 D 1/2 6 D 1/2 10 D 1/2 15 D 1/2
Curtain lift test

F2.3
Drawing the grille
1,5 D 1/2 3 D 1/2 6 D 1/2 10 D 1/2
curtain out of the
guide rail
1
Maximum allowable deflection of the loaded leg of the guide rail is 30°. The determination of the angle is
described in EN 1628.

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7.2 Dynamic loading in resistance classes 1, 2 and 3

When tested in accordance with EN 1629 using the mass and drop height given in Table 5, the test
specimen shall not fail at the resistance class claimed. The centre of the test specimen and infillings
shall be subjected to three impacts and all other impact points shall be subjected to one impact as
detailed in EN 1629, Figures 21 to 29.

Table 5 — Drop height for dynamic test

Resistance class Mass of the impactor Drop height
kg mm

1 50 450
2 50 450
3 50 750

8 Manual burglary attempts

When tested in accordance with EN 1630 using the tool sets and times specified in Table 6, the test
specimen shall not fail at the resistance class claimed.

NOTE For construction products of resistance class 1 no manual test will be carried out. The tool set A1 is
intended for preparation of the test specimen.

Table 6 — Tool sets and resistance time

Resistance class Tool set (see EN Resistance time Maximum total test
1630, Clause 7) min time
min

1 A1 – –
2 A2 3 15
3 A3 5 20
4 A4 7 25
5 A4 10 30
6 A5 15 40

9 Classification report
A classification report shall be provided and shall contain the following, minimum information:

a) classification report reference (number and date);

b) details of the applicant;

c) product description;

d) product name;

e) dimensions;

f) details of the attack side;

g) type of operation;

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h) glazing details and classification;

i) details of the hardware;

j) reference to installation instructions;

k) a statement declaring the resistance class according to this standard;

l) reference to this standard and its date.

The classification report shall also contain either:

a) all the information required by the test reports in EN 1628, EN 1629 and EN 1630;

or

b) reference to the relevant test reports.

10 Installation
Installation shall be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer's published installation
instructions. Annex A gives recommendations for the contents of the manufacturer's installation
instructions.

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Annex A
(informative)

Recommendations for the contents of the manufacturer's

installation instructions

The manufacturer's installation instructions should contain the following information.

a) Typical details of structural openings into which the product can be installed.

b) Details regarding essential fixing points as well as a precise description of the fixing components.

c) Details of points requiring particularly rigid fixing e.g. in the vicinity of locks and hinges.

d) Details of the compression resistance of packing in the cavity between the wall and the frame e.g.
in the vicinity of locks and hinges.

e) Details of the gaps to be maintained between moving and fixed parts.

f) Details, where appropriate, regarding the maximum permissible projection of the lock cylinder
outside the external lock shield plate.

g) Other details as far as they influence the burglar resistant properties of the test specimen.

h) Details of the closing condition and or conditions that meet the requirements for the resistance
class claimed.

Additional information regarding roller shutters and roller grilles.

i) Fixing type and maximum distance between fixings in the guide rail.

j) Minimum penetration depth of the shutter curtain into the guide rail.

k) Type and fixings of anti-lift device.

l) Information about protection to the roller shutter box.

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Annex B
(normative)

Requirements for locks and hardware outside the scope of the standards listed in Table 1

Table B.1 — Requirements for locks and hardware not included in Table 1
Requirements for hardware

Protection Construction EN 1627 Requirement Test limits Test method

objective product Resistance class

Protection Main lock case of 3–6 Drill protected lock case Net drilling time 50 % of the Apply the principals of EN 12209:2003
against drilling multi-point locking or resistance time in 5.8.4.2 and 6.8.4.2
system in the Drill protected layer accordance with Table 6,
area of the or but at least 3 min.
detainers (doors) Overlapping by drill protected
furniture
or
minimum surface hardness 60
HRC (EN ISO 6508-1), hardness
depth 0,5 mm

Transmission rod 5–6 Drill protected transmission Net drilling time 50% of the Apply the principals of EN 12209:2003
of multi point rod resistance time in accordance 6.8.4.2 and 6.8.4.2
locks or with table 6, but at least 3 min.
Drill protected layer or minimum
surface hardness 60 HRC (EN
ISO 6508-1), hardness depth 0,5
mm

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Requirements for hardware

Protection Construction EN 1627 Requirement Test limits Test method

objective product Resistance class

Lock bolt 4–6 Drill protected bolt or minimum Net drilling time 50 % of the Apply the principals of EN 12209:2003
surface hardness 60 HRC (EN resistance time in accordance 5.8.2.2 and 6.8.2.2
ISO 6508-1), hardness depth 0,5 with table 7, but at least 3 min
mm or
Drill protected layer

Lock case 1–6 Drill protected lock case or Net drilling time 50 % of the Apply the principals of EN 1906:2002
(window) Drill protected layer or resistance time in accordance A.2.2.3 and A3.5
Overlapping by a drill protected with table 7, but at least 3 min
furniture or minimum surface
hardness 60 HRC (EN ISO
6508-1), hardness depth 0,5 mm

Protection Key unlockable or 1–2 The locked window handle is There shall be no damage See figure B.1
against forcing non-key- loaded perpendicular to the which makes it possible to open
off unlockable plane of its turning movement the window via the transmission
window handle with a torque of 35 Nm system

3–6 The locked window handle is

loaded perpendicular to the
plane of its turning movement
with a torque of 100 Nm

Protection Key unlockable or 1–2 The locked window handle is The window handle shall not be See figure B.1
against twisting non-key- loaded with a torque of 35 Nm turned into the opening position
off unlockable against the locking direction and shall not break off in such a
window handle way that the window can be
3–6 The locked window handle is opened
loaded with a torque of 100 Nm
against the locking direction

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Requirements for hardware

Protection Construction EN 1627 Requirement Test limits Test method

objective product Resistance class

Protection Dead bolt 1–3 Counter force (end load) of bolt 4 Resulting projection under Apply the principals of EN 12209:2003
against pushing kN or protection by the case of load: ≥ 11 mm 5.8.4.2 and 6.8.4.2
back the bolt the bolt
(door)
4–6 Counter force (end load) of bolt 6 Resulting projection under load:
kN or protection by the case of ≥ 17 mm
the bolt

Protection Window hardware 1–6 The lock pin is loaded against The lock pin may be pushed -/-
against the locking direction with F2 in back at a maximum of 50 % of
dislocating the accordance with Table 1, to a the locking run
lock pin of the maximum of 6 kN bolt or
window protected locking area
hardware

Protection Security furniture Tensile strength of the outer The hardware or protection of Apply the principals of EN 1906:2002
against forcing for lock and/or fixing screws the cylinder shall not be lifted A2.2.2 and A3.4
off cylinder more than 5 mm from the door
1 10 kN (security class 1) leaf when loaded. If the
Protection is integrated in the
2 15 kN (security class 2) door leaf the cylinder shall be
covered at least 2 mm when
3 20 kN (security class 3) loaded.

4 30 kN (security class 4)

5–6 Additional human intervention

testing in accordance with EN
1630

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Requirements for hardware

Protection Construction EN 1627 Requirement Test limits Test method

objective product Resistance class

Protection Security furniture 1 No requirement Apply the principals of EN Apply the principals of EN 1906:2002
against cutting for lock or 1906:2002 A2.2.4 and A3.6 A2.2.4 and A3.6
off cylinders 2 Security class 2

3 Security class 3

4 Security class 4

5–6 Additional human intervention

testing in accordance with EN
1630

Protection Cylinder not 1–2 No requirement Apply the principals of EN Apply the principals of EN 1303:2005,
against cutting protected by 1303:2005, clause 4.9.2 and clause 4.9.2 and 5.9.2
off security furniture 3 class 1 (digit 8) 5.9.2

4 class 2 (digit 8)

5–6 Additional human intervention

testing in accordance with EN
1630

Protection Lock cylinder on Tensile strength of the cylinder Apply the principals of EN Apply the principals of EN 1303:2005
against cylinder attack side case and the core 1303:2005 clause, 4.9.4 and clause, 4.9.4 and 5.9.4
extraction 5.9.4
1 No requirement

2–3 class 1 (digit 8)

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Requirements for hardware

Protection Construction EN 1627 Requirement Test limits Test method

objective product Resistance class

4–6 class 2 (digit 8)

or or

The cylinder is protected with a Apply the principals of EN 1906:2002

tested cylinder cover A2.2.5 and A3.7

1 No requirement

2 10 kN (security class 2)

3 15 kN (security class 3)

4–6 20 kN (security class 4)

Protection Lock cylinder Strengths of the cylinder case Apply the principals of EN 1303:2005,
against cylinder case on attack against twisting clause 4.8.3 and 5.8.3
twisting side
1–3 20 x 250 Nm (class 1)

4–6 30 x 250 Nm (class 2)

or

when covered by at least a 7mm

thick security plate with an exact
fitting profile

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Requirements for hardware

Protection Construction EN 1627 Requirement Test limits Test method

objective product Resistance class

Rotating part Strength of the rotating part of Apply the principals of EN 1303:2005,
Lock cylinder on cylinder against twisting clause 4.8.6 and 5.8.6
attack side
1–3 20 Nm (class 1)

4–6 30 Nm (class 2)

Requirements on Lock cylinder 1–3 class 4 Apply the principals of EN 1303:2005,

detaining- evidence of 4.8.2, 4.8.3, 4.8.4 and 4.8.6
elements and 4–6 class 6
key system
Mortice lever lock 1–3 class B Apply the principals of EN 12209:2003
5.12 and 6.12
4 class D

5 class F

6 class G

Many items of hardware tested in accordance with Table B.1 will exhibit characteristics that will allow the relevant test method to be applied as required by
each test standard. However in some cases the hardware will not exhibit a construction or function as described in each of the test method standards. In
these cases the principals and intent of the test shall be applied.

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Figure B.1 — Requirements for handles

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Annex C
(informative)

Resistance classes

C.1 Classification according to EN 1627

Introduction
It has taken several years and many lively debates by the member states representatives to agree the
method of classifying burglar resistance construction products according to ENV 1627. During these
discussions the attack methods employed by the burglar (modus operandi) and crime statistic from
National sources have been taken into consideration. Also a series of development tests have been
carried out and commonly available tools have been group into kits for use in the various classes
detailed in this Standard.
The issue of reproducibility and repeatability of the manual attack test has been raised by a number of
the member states. To address these issues the overall assessment has been enhanced by the
further development of the static load test, and the manual attack, now excluded from class 1. The
combination of the three test methods, static loading, dynamic loading and manual attack has given
rise to an assessment procedure that is more robust and covers that relevant elements relative to
each of the classes and therefore the anticipate burglar.
Observations in a number of the member states have concluded that the move from the more
traditional level lock towards cylinder-operated locks resulted in an increase in the number of
burglaries employing drill attacks on cylinders. This, in turn, gave rise to a significant increase in the
use of drill resistant cylinders with a consequence that the occurrences of drill-based attacks have all
but disappeared. It is this experience that has lead to the requirement for drill resistance cylinders
according to EN 1303 and has allowed the creation of tool kits in the lower classes that do not include
drills.
The various classes detailed in this standard are intended to cover the opportunist or casual burglar
as well as the more experience and professional.
Whilst this standard includes a number of classes the difference between each consecutive class
varies. The most significant step is that between classes 3 and 4. This reflects the two distinct groups
of burglars recognised in this standard and is discussed in the following paragraphs.

Resistance classes 1 to 3
Classes 1, 2 and 3 are intended to address the levels of attack normal associated with the casual or
opportunist burglar. It is believed that these attacks are the result of an opportunity presenting itself
with no particular regard to the likely reward that success may bring. The level of force used in not
excessive and the tools used are more likely to be common hand tools and levers.
Burglaries covered by these classes are likely to avoid noise and unnecessary risk. As risk is
associated with time, the period spent attempting to gain entry is limited and varies with the classes.
Likewise the level of resistance encountered during the attack is a factor. High levels of resistance
often resulting in aborted attack.

Resistance classes 4 to 6
Resistance classes 4, 5 and 6 are associated with the more experienced and professional type
burglar with a more focused aim and knowledge of the likely reward that success may bring. These

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attacks are general planned with knowledge of the construction products to be defeated. Noise is not
an issue and time is less of a concern. The tools used often include powerful, single operator power
tools with a high likelihood that organised crime is involved.

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Table C.1 — Anticipated method and attempts to gaining entry

Resistance Anticipated method and attempts to gaining entry
class
1 The casual burglar attempts to gain entry using small simple tools and
physical violence e.g. kicking, shoulder charging, lifting up, tearing out.
The burglar typically attempts to take advantage of opportunities, has no
specific information on the level of resistance offered by the construction
product and is concerned with both time and noise. No specific knowledge of
the likely rewards is anticipated and the level of risk the burglar is willing to
take is low.

2 The casual burglar additionally attempts to gain entry using simple tools e.g.
screwdriver, pliers, wedge and in the case or grilles and exposed hinges the
use of small handsaws. Mechanical drilling tools are not associated with this
level of burglar as a result of the use of drill resistant cylinders. The burglar
typically attempts to take advantage of opportunities, has little knowledge of
the likely level of resistance and is concerned with both time and noise. No
specific knowledge of the likely rewards is anticipated and the level of risk the
burglar is willing to take is low.

3 The burglar attempts to gain entry using a crow bar, an additional screwdriver
and hand tools such as a small hammer, pin punches and a mechanical
drilling tool. With the use of the crow bar the burglar has the opportunity to
apply increased forces. With the drilling tool the burglar is able to attacked
vulnerable locking devices. The burglar typically attempts to take advantage of
opportunities, has some knowledge of the likely level of resistance and is
concerned with both time and noise. No specific knowledge of the likely
rewards is anticipated and level of risk the burglar is willing to take is medium.

4 The practised burglar uses in addition, a heavy hammer, axe, chisels and a
portable battery powered drill. The heavy hammer, axe and drill give the
burglar an increased number of attack methods. The burglar anticipates a
reasonable reward and is likely to be resolute in his efforts to gain entry. He is
also less concerned with the level of noise he produces and is prepared to
take a greater risk.

5 The experienced burglar uses in addition electric tools e.g. drills, jig- and
sabre saw, and an angle grinder with a disc of max. 125 mm diameter. The
use of the angle grinder further expands the range of attack methods likely to
be successful. The burglar anticipates a reasonable reward, is resolute in his
efforts to gain entry and is well organised. He also has little concerned for the
level of noise he generates and is prepared to take a high level of risk.

6 The experienced burglar uses in addition spalling hammer, powerful electric

tools, e.g. drills, jig- and sabre saw, and an angle grinder with a disc of
max. 230 mm diameter. The tools are capable of being operated by a single
person, have a high level of performance and are potentially very effective.
The burglar anticipates a good level of reward, is resolute in his efforts to gain
entry and is very well organised. He also has no concerned for the level of
noise he generates and is prepared to take a high level of risk.

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Annex D
(normative)

Field of application

D.1 Dimensions
The classification of a product is valid only for sizes determined in accordance with this annex.

If a system or family of products are to be assessed then a range of test specimens shall be required.
The number of test specimens shall depend upon the size of the system of family to be covered. For
samples sizes outside the extrapolation rules detailed below a full technical justification shall be
provided.

No Component
1 Width +10%, -20%
2 Height +10%, -20%

Figure D.1 — Extrapolation rules for doors

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The following extrapolations for sizes other than those tested shall be permissible without a statement
provided that no written limitation is made in the test report.

For windows, door assemblies, door sets, shutters and grilles: No increase shall be permitted to
dimension A, the distance between the corners and the outermost locking points.

Additionally for windows: The number of locking points may be reduced only if the distances between
the locking points are not greater than on the tested size.

No Component
1 Clear opening height
2 Clear opening width between guide rails

Figure D.2 — Extrapolation rules for shutters

The following extrapolations for sizes other than those tested shall be permissible without a statement
provided that no written limitation is made in the test report.

For roller shutters: An increase in the height of up to 100 mm. Any reduction in width and/or height is
allowed. An increase in height of up to 50% is allowed.

An increase in the clear opening width upto 100 mm shall be supported by an expert statement. An
increase in the clear opening width greater than 100mm is not permitted.

D.2 Exchange of hardware elements

Exchange of hardware elements shall be permissible for cylinders and protective hardware on
construction products in resistance classes 1 to 4 without any expert statement by the testing
laboratory, if the means of installation and the length of fixing lugs of the protective hardware remain
unchanged, and if evidence exists of conformity with the requirements of Table 1.

The exchange of lock cylinders on construction products in resistance classes 5 and 6 is permissible
only, if the burglar resistant characteristics of the construction products are not impaired. This is the
case, if the required protection of the lock cylinder by the protection shield (extended version), the
cylinder with a cover or other measures have been taken into account during the test and have been
recorded in the test report.

Modifications are the responsibility of the applicant and any modification shall not reduce the tested
burglar resistant characteristics of the product.

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NOTE The applicant has the possibility to have checked modifications with a testing laboratory by an expert
statement or supplementary tests. In order to avoid problems with the certification in different countries, the
applicant will be recommended to seek approval of the test programme of lines of products with each possible
certification body. This is necessary, because for the time being there are no European regulations concerning
the certification of burglar resistant construction products.

D.3 Other modifications

The following modifications require an expert statement written by the testing laboratory:

 Change of infilling components and their geometry.

 Changes of floor - and rebate seals.

 Change of the mode of opening provided that the security related hardware components (e.g.
locks, hinges, hinge bolts, electric door opener etc.) are retained.

 Insertion of cable leads for electronic security devices and access controls.

 Change of seals around infillings.

 Installation of lippings and decorative elements.

The following changes are not permitted without an additional test:

 Changes of profile design and profile cross section of framed constructions.

 Changes to shutter profiles and guide rails.

 Changes of structure and thickness of flat constructions.

 lnsertion of openings such as the slot for a letter box or ventilation openings.

 Changes to shutter operating devices.

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Annex E
(informative)

Recommended glazing classes

Where used, glazing should conform to the relevant glazing resistance class of EN 356,
corresponding to the resistance class according to this standard, as shown in Table E.1, in order to
provide the appropriate security.

When several panes of glass are used in a product for example Insulating Glass Units, then only one
pane should meet the resistance class as shown in Table E.1.

Table E.1 — Recommended glazing

Resistance class Resistance class of glazing according to EN 356
1 P4A
2 P5A
3 P6 B
4 P7 B
5 P8 B
6 P8 B

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Annex F
(normative)
Procedure for testing and classification

Figure F.1 — Testing and classification for burglar resisting elements

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