Policy endorsement 67

Door and window locks

When you go to bed for the night or leave your home unattended, cover under this policy against loss or damage by theft or attempted theft, vandalism or acts of malicious people will only apply if you've fitted the following door and window locks required by us.

The locks must be used and the keys removed from them, apart from the window locks in bedrooms that are being occupied.

Final exit door

• Fitted with a lock that meets British Standard 3621.
  • For doors of aluminium or UPVC construction, a multi-point locking system that incorporates a lever or cylinder deadlock capable of being secured by a key from both sides must be fitted.

Other single external doors including access doors from garages

• Fitted with a lock that meets British Standard 3621, or;
• A key-operated lock that bolts at the top and bottom.
  • For solid doors these bolts should be at least 255 mm (10 inches) long.
  • For glass-panelled doors, key-operated mortice rack bolts must be fitted.
  • For doors of aluminium or UPVC construction, a multi-point locking system that incorporates a lever or cylinder deadlock capable of being secured by a key from both sides must be fitted.

Double doors and French windows

• Secured with a multi-point locking system with a minimum of 3 locking points, or;
• A lock that meets British Standard 3621, or;
• A key-operated lock and key-operated mortice rack bolts top and bottom of both doors.

Patio doors and bifold doors

• Fitted with key-operated door locks at the top and bottom of each door, as well as the manufacturer's lock or multi-point locking system that incorporates a lever or cylinder deadlock capable of being secured by a key from both sides.

Windows and roof lights

• All windows and roof lights that can be opened and are accessible without the use of a ladder must be fitted with key-operated window locks.