Overview
PAS24:2022 includes a mechanical impact test simulating a kick attack. A properly-installed composite door with a working multi-point mechanism passes this test - the load is distributed across 5-7 locking points and the 44mm slab flexes and returns.
When to call a professional
- If the keeps look flimsy or are only screwed into the plastic frame.
Prevention
- Lift the handle every time you shut the door - the deadlatch alone is not enough.
- Fit long-throw keep screws (100mm+) into the brickwork behind the frame.