Upon seeking a British Standard lock, there are currently 3 different types of locks that are British Standard.

British Standard Euro Cylinder Lock

The first place to look is upon reading the label on the packaging, or alternatively, the symbol for a British Standard Kitemark should be present.

On the lock is a small heart-shaped British Standard Kitemark, which is normally located in two different places. The first will be on the front of the barrel where you insert the key, or alternatively on the side of the lock. This is normally engraved on the lock on one of the sides. To further assist, 3 stars are also present, which is also embossed at the front of the barrel.

Mortice Deadlock 5 lever

On the packaging of a mortice deadlock, the British Standard Kitemark is usually visible on its packaging. On a mortice deadlock the British Standard Kitemark is usually situated on the faceplate where the bolt comes out from. Meaning the side of the lock. Upon inspection of the lock the anti-drill plate if present on the lock, also determines its validity.

Night Latch

The third lock, which is a night latch, has the British Standard Kitemark usually engraved on the side panel, which is below the latch itself, and labelled on the packaging. If it has an anti-drill plate escutcheon accompanied by a pin above the latch, this will also determine whether or not it’s British Standard.

A British Standard kitemark will usually be accompanied by a certain code starting with BS, for example, “BS3621”, “BS8621”, OR “BS10621”. These codes indicate that the lock is, of course, insurance approved, as well as being high security, and has been checked and tested to withstand any common theft methods.

Insurance companies require this information for a policy to be satisfied and meet any unexpected eventualities.

If in doubt or alternatively you require reassurance, please contact us on +44 7377 991577 or via email at info@eastlondonlocksmith.co.uk.