WHAT IS PAS 24?

PAS 24 is a standard of testing to measure the security performance of windows and door sets to ensure they can resist a level of attack from an opportunist burglar.

PAS24: 2022 came into effect on 20th September 2022

PAS 24 was developed with collaboration from organisations such as: Association of Chief Police Officers, Association of Composite Door Manufacturers, BRE, British Woodworking Federation, Council for Aluminium in Building, Door and Hardware Federation, Glass and Glazing Federation, Master Locksmiths Association, RIAC Authority, Steel Window Association and others.

To achieve PAS 24:2022, a manufacturer must submit their products to an independent testing company certified by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

UKAS is the UK regulatory body which ensures that any product testing company is fully compliant in how it performs tests and calibrates its testing equipment.

The testing and certification process also ensures that the manufacturing process is consistently meeting standards. The testing house will regularly visit the manufacturer to check and re-test the products to make sure they are still performing to the standards. Any products awarded with the Standard that have a component changed may have to submit the product for a re-test.

PAS 24 is a minimum standard so it doesn't have a grading system, a window and door either passes and receives accreditation or it doesn't.

During the PAS 24 test, windows and doors are tested in two key areas:

• Security: How long does the door or windows keep intruders out of the property?

• Weather resistance: Does the door or window keep the cold and rain out and reduce draughts?

PAS is overseen by the BSI (British Standards Institution) who manage the setting and distribution of the PAS standards.