Do my windows or doors need to meet PAS 24 Security Standards?
Whether PAS 24 security performance is required depends on where your windows or doors are being installed and the type of project involved. These security standards form part of UK Building Regulations and can be challenging to interpret without guidance.
Our PAS 24 requirement calculator helps simplify the process by guiding you through the key questions that determine if compliance is necessary for your installation. The information presented reflects our understanding of current regulations and is intended as a helpful guide.
For complete accuracy and full regulatory compliance, we recommend reviewing the official government building regulation documents relevant to your region.
1. Will the window be installed on the ground floor or basement level?
2. Will the windows or doors be installed into a new-build?
3. Will the windows or doors be replacing windows installed on or after 1 October 2015?
2. Will the windows or doors be installed within 2m vertically of an accessible surface such as the ground, basement or balcony, or within 2m of a sloping roof within 3.5m of ground level?
3. Will the windows or doors be installed into a new-build?
4. Will the windows or doors be replacing windows installed on or after 1 October 2015?
