Federation welcomes Doc Q ‘at last’
14th April 2015

The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has welcomed the publication of the long-awaited Document Q security regulations, following a long campaign alongside SBD for security to be included in Building Regs.

The new Approved Document, due to take effect in October applying to all dwellings in England, states that doors and windows will meet the new security requirements if they can resist physical attack by a casual or opportunist burglar. To do this they must be both robust and be fitted with appropriate hardware.

DHF General Manager and Secretary Michael Skelding said: “We’ve campaigned alongside Secured by Design for a long time to have security incorporated into the Building Regulations. So we are particularly pleased that, at last, builders of new homes will have to ensure they provide enhanced levels of security for occupants.

“The Housing Standards Review is streamlining the regulatory process to increase the number of new homes being built. Achieving increased security of homes was a key aim within the review. Properties built after October this year will feature levels of security that will provide real defence against break-in attempts.”

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Approved Document Q can be downloaded from:
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_AD_Q_2015.pdf