PAS 24 is a standard of testing to measure the security performance of windows and doorsets to ensure they can resist a level of attack from an opportunist burglar. PAS 24: 2022 came into effect on 20 September 2022 and supersedes the previous PAS 24: 2016 which is now withdrawn.

Jul 31, 2021 · PAS24 is a British Standard for the minimum security of windows and doors. Learn everything you need to know in our guide to PAS 24.

PAS 24, like most British Standards, is a minimum standard. In other words it doesn’t include higher or lower grades for security and so doors that are tested to the specifications of the standard either pass or fail.

This PAS supercedes PAS 24:2022 with effect from 16th October and provides an updated method for testing and assessing the enhanced security performance requirements of doorsets and windows of all material types.

Apr 5, 2024 · PAS 24 is a standard of testing aimed at measuring the security performance of windows and doors. The main focus is on ensuring they can withstand a level of attack from an opportunist burglar. The previous standard was PAS 24: 2016, but this has now been entirely replaced by PAS 24: 2022.

Feb 29, 2016 · Enhanced security performance requirements for doorsets and windows in the UK. Doorsets and windows intended to offer a level of security suitable for dwellings and other buildings exposed to comparable risk. PAS 24:2016 is maintained by B/538/1. This standard is available from the following sources:

One cost-effective protective specification that balances performance with broad adoption is PAS 24 certification for security doors and windows. But what exactly does PAS 24 entail as a nationally recognised security standard, and why does it matter for builders to include it in architectural plans?

PAS 24, or Product Assessment Specification 24, is the current security standard for easily accessible windows and doors. A PAS24 certification can only be achieved through a rigorous on-going assessment process for manufacturers to ensure glazing systems are always tested to the highest standards.

Jul 11, 2024 · PAS 24 is a security standard for windows and doors set by the British Standards Institution, ensuring that products can resist unauthorised access and are regularly updated to reflect advances in security practices.

Mar 19, 2025 · PAS 24 stands for Publicly Available Specification 24. It’s a rigorous security standard developed by the British Standards Institution (BSI) to assess the security performance of windows and doors.