BSF Group sets new security standard with aluminium door earning STS202 rating
Specialists in commercial glazing, BSF Group, has added new security rated aluminium entrance doors to its growing list of accredited products with Secured by Design, the official police security initiative.
Founded 50 years ago in Barking as a small family business, Barking Shopfronts Ltd (BSF Group), has made a name for itself across London and the UK with their innovative designs, high quality products and efficient service.
The family business and legacy has been passed down from grandfather to father and is now led by three grandsons who continue to design and manufacture bespoke glass solutions which combine eye catching appeal with functionality and security. Their products range from curtain walling systems, shop fronts, doors, aluminium windows, bi-fold and glazed doors to supply several different sectors such as commercial, educational, residential and healthcare. Key projects include the Royal Wharf Development: https://www.ballymoregroup.com/project/detail/royal-wharf, Good Luck Hope Development: https://www.ballymoregroup.com/project/detail/goodluck-hope, British Museum Archaeological Research Collection: https://www.britishmuseum.org/about-us/masterplan/bmarc
BSF Group’s newly accredited ALU-Secure door aluminium glazed or louvred entrance doors are one of the first aluminium doors to achieve STS202 burglar resistance security rating on the market and can be found here on their dedicated member’s page.
Lyn Poole, SBD, commented, “This is exciting news for main communal entrance door sets. There are few door sets in aluminium out there that have third party certification to STS 202 which is an equivalent to LPS 1175 as these are generally steel. I’m a great believer in choice and variety for developers and if projects have to achieve SBD accreditation for the development, especially where there is raised crime rate, then the more robust standards may be required. Great news“.
The ALU-Secure range provides security solutions for projects requiring BR2 or BR3 security doors, whether for a high-end glazed entrance or as a louvred door for entrances such as bike storage or plant rooms which require ventilated security. Designed to deter criminals and offer peace of mind, the ALU-Secure Doors provide robust protection against forced entry, while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing design.
Key features include:
* LPS1175/SR2 & SR3 equivalent
* Manual key euro cylinder lock operation
* Electronic locking access control compatible
*Both Single & Double Door configurations available
* Open inwards & outwards configurations available
*Weather rated to BS 6375 – with drainable low threshold
*Anti-Finger guard mechanism
Jazz Dhesi, BSF Group, Construction Director, commented, “As a business, we realise the importance to identify areas for improvement and ensure our product range aligns with user needs. A core to our longevity in the market has been to always take an active approach, a proactive mindset to seek out new opportunities to improve our products. Regularly assessing our product's performance and identifying potential areas for improvement has led us to invest heavily in our R&D department to introduce our ALU-Secure Security Doors. This ensures our clients have access to the most secure aluminium doors on the market today.”
Secured by Design (SBD) is owned by the UK Police Service with the specific aim of reducing crime and increasing safety for businesses and individuals.
SBD seeks to improve the physical security of buildings and the surrounding area using products such as doors, windows, locks and walling systems along with fencing systems that meet the SBD Police Preferred Specification security requirements.
SBD have many partner organisations, ranging from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government through to local authorities, housing associations, developers and manufacturers and work closely with standards and certification bodies.
SBD is the only way for companies to obtain police recognition for security-related products in the UK, through the Police Preferred Specification - a product-based accreditation scheme developed 25 years ago, which provides a recognised standard for all security products that effectively deter and reduce crime. SBD work with manufacturers and standards authorities to ensure that security standards are current and updated to keep pace with emerging crime trends.
Learn more about Secured by Design and our member companies at: https://www.securedbydesign.com/