BRE Global has launched a new security standard that sets requirements and testing procedures for the LPCB certification and listing of products that protect against violent forced entry attacks by individuals targeting people and valuable assets.
LPS 1673 Issue 1: 2024 considers rationale of the most likely offenders and their Modus Operandi. At the same time, it recognises other protective factors likely to be present in most urban environments i.e. lockable rooms, escape routes, security staff etc
CPTED-UK participated in the preparation and review of LPS 1673. The standard responds to some of the risks we identify in the BREEAM Hea06 compliant Security Needs Assessment process most often, including violence and terrorism.
Development of the LPS 1673 followed extensive research conducted by the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA). The aim was to stimulate the development of cost-effective domestic security products that allow sufficient time for the occupant to reach a safer area whilst security assistance arrives.
LPS 1673 has been developed in conjunction with Industry Stakeholders and was the subject of public consultation.
This standard describes requirements for testing and classifying the attack resistance provided by building components, free-standing barriers, strongholds and display cases in support of their LPCB certification.
The scope of product types that may be tested and classified in accordance with LPS 1673 includes curtain walling systems, security screens, display cases, shutters, doorsets, speed gates, fences, gates, turnstiles, walls, partitioning systems, windows and others.
CPTED-UK Ltd work with built environment stakeholders (architects, sustainability consultants, property developers etc) on designing secure and sustainable buildings while maintaining cost efficiency and design integrity. We also contribute our expertise to R&D where we innovate the urban security and resilience.