Five lever locks and BS 3621

john_s_2

This is probably a stupid question but here goes. About ten or so years ago my dad fitted a Chubb Five Lever lock on our front door.

I was just doing a home insurance renewal quote when it asked if I had a BS3621 lock. I was about to tick Yes when I thought I'd better check. Although the lock says Chubb Five Lever, it doesn't mention the BS3621.

So, stupid question, if it doesn't say it conforms to BS3621 am I right to assume it isn't? Is it possible that it does conform but cos it's over ten years old the standards weren't out then?

Assuming it doesn't conform, how much would it cost for a locksmith to fit one? (Ballpark.)

Cheers!

EDIT: Just saw this on an old thread:

However, an insurer should accept it providing it has the box striking plate (it has) and anti saw tumbers in the lock bolt. These look like 2 circular pins when you look at the end of the bolt. If someone tries to saw the lock bolt, they rotate freely to prevent cutting.

My lock does indeed have these two pins. (For what it's worth.)

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=740189

Lorian

Im no locksmith but in my experience if it is BS3621 then its stamped on the lock plate where you can see it.

I have also replaced an old 5 lever mortice lock with a BS approved one and it was an easy job, one minor amount of chiseling. The approved locks can be quite expensive in comparison. I guess a front door lock could be a rim lock, might not be a straight replacement.

generaloneill

does this one look the right size?

http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=20001&partNumber=558909&Trail=searchtext>5+LEVER

if so, just take the old one out and put the new one in.

john_s_2

generaloneill wrote: »

does this one look the right size?
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if so, just take the old one out and put the new one in.

Yeah, that looks about right. Trouble is, me and DIY go together like oil and water. Quite happy to pay a locksmith.

plumb1_2

john_s wrote: »

Yeah, that looks about right. Trouble is, me and DIY go together like oil and water. Quite happy to pay a locksmith.

Its only a 10 min job the change the lock.
If buying a new 1, you need to measure from the face plate to the center of the key hole, as there are different sizes. Most diy sheds have them.

Locknut

To answer your quesstion bs3621 has been around since 1980 and are updated every few years the latest being 2007, some companys do specify a peticular year always best to check.

As for getting a locksmith to change it to a bs standard you would be looking at about the £80 all in depending on quality of lock.

Have a look on here to find a locksmith http://theinstituteofcertifiedlocksmiths.org/findalocksmith.htm

mods, if the link is not allowed please feel free to remove it.

john_s_2

Thanks for the extra info. The lock is definitely younger than 1980. I saw my niece's boyfriend yesterday who's good at this sort of thing (he's a chippy). I talked myself into getting him to fit a new front door! How's that for money saving ;-)

He measured up this evening - we just gotta choose a door now...

(I've been meaning to fit a front door with a window for years - it's at the bottom of some windowless stairs as we're a 1st floor conversion. I haven't taken complete leave of my senses!)