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The current policy document for my house insurance has the following
"Burglary prevention
Unfortunately, theft has become part of everyday life in many areas. Most thieves are
opportunists who commit crimes when they spot an easily entered home. Such opportunities can
be removed by fitting and using good quality locks on doors and windows and by installing an
approved alarm system.
• All external doors should be fitted with five-lever mortise deadlocks and the keys should be
removed from the lock.
• All patio doors should be fitted with key-operated patio door locks. The keys should be
removable. A stop should be fitted in the top of the door frame to prevent the doors from
being lifted out of their frame.
• All ground floor windows and other accessible windows, fanlights and rooflights should be
fitted with key-operated security locks or stops with removable keys or key-operated security
bolts with removable keys."
AFAIK the current fire regs look for external patio door locks with the knurled knob on inside.
In addition How do you you 'secure' velux' windows to meet with the last requirement?
"Burglary prevention
Unfortunately, theft has become part of everyday life in many areas. Most thieves are
opportunists who commit crimes when they spot an easily entered home. Such opportunities can
be removed by fitting and using good quality locks on doors and windows and by installing an
approved alarm system.
• All external doors should be fitted with five-lever mortise deadlocks and the keys should be
removed from the lock.
• All patio doors should be fitted with key-operated patio door locks. The keys should be
removable. A stop should be fitted in the top of the door frame to prevent the doors from
being lifted out of their frame.
• All ground floor windows and other accessible windows, fanlights and rooflights should be
fitted with key-operated security locks or stops with removable keys or key-operated security
bolts with removable keys."
AFAIK the current fire regs look for external patio door locks with the knurled knob on inside.
In addition How do you you 'secure' velux' windows to meet with the last requirement?