Coded Door Locks

[jmwhooper]

Can anyone tell me if the Push Button Coded Door Locks are secure enough for Insurance companies?

I'm thinking of fitting one of these from Screwfix on my garage side entrance door which is accessible from outside. http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp;jsessionid=WF2S2Z5HJLIRQCSTHZPCFFI?id=21754&ts=52099

 

[JohnD]

no

you will need a BS3621 2004 lock such as
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=101956&ts=53023&id=86642
or
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=101956&ts=53103&id=61872

For an unattended building with no bolts to aid the lock,it will be better to have two,at 1/3 up from the bottom and 1/3 down from the top.

You can get them suited to the same key which is convenient.

The big door that the car goes through, you can fit with ordinary bolts top, bottom and sides (most garage locks are useless) that you operate from the inside after entering through the personal door.

 

[jmwhooper]

Are the push button coded locks generally not good enough for real security?

 

[JohnD]

no.

 

[HandyHands]

The more expensive models (eg Unican) offer good levels of security, but you're talking over a hundred pounds for one of these. The cheapo models are a waste of time and prone to failure.

As JohnD has indicated, stick with a BS rated lock on final exit doors, and some decent bolts (or deadlocks) on the garage door - don't just rely on the factory fitted lock.

Before you do anything, speak to your insurer and ask what they would like to see. Don't try and second guess them.