Access all Hours of Yorkshire

Access All Hours recommends 5 Lever British Standard mortice locks on all final exit doors to comply with insurance companies' minimum security requirements. This can be clearly identified by the kitemark pictured above, which should be visible on the face plate of the lock mounted on the door edge. If your locks are not insurance approved consider upgrading as your property may not be insured.

• Front and rear doors should be fitted with a 5 lever BS Mortice Lock along with a yale type night latch.
• Hinge bolts should be fitted to front and rear doors especially in high risk areas.
• uPVC doors should be fitted with a 6 pin CEN grade Euro Cylinder with anti drill protection, or alternatively the new snap safe improved cylinders.
• Fit appropriate locks to the top and bottom of French windows and patio doors.
• Fit window locks to all ground floor windows!
• Don't leave your house or car keys in visible or obvious places.
• Keep sheds, garages and outbuildings locked - burglars will use YOUR tools to gain access to YOUR property.
• Always activate your intruder alarms before you go out - many Insurance companies will refuse to pay out in the event of a burglary if you have not.
• Consider fitting passive infra-red (P.I.R.) lighting to dark secluded doorways .
• Consider changing all external door locks when you move home or offices.