The Secured by Design (SBD) ATLAS national training conference and exhibition saw the launch of Homes 2023, SBD’s updated guidance for domestic properties.
Homes 2023, which has been designed to cater for the security of all new and refurbished homes including those for disabled and older people, incorporates the latest security standards, developed to address emerging criminal methods of attack, and includes references to the Building Regulations and other statutory requirements across the United Kingdom.
Michael Brooke, Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Police Crime Prevention Initiatives commented: “There have been some major changes from the Secured by Design Homes 2019 guide, with significant areas that have been changed including bicycle parking; doorsets and windows and their fitness for purpose (BS 6375); lift security (BS EN 81) and the introduction of PAS 24:2022.
“The requirements and recommendations within this guide are based upon academically sound research findings that have proven SBD to deliver significant crime reductions and cost efficiency savings for a wide range of stakeholders including local authorities, housing associations, landlords, residents and the police service.
“The police service continually re-evaluates the effectiveness of Secured by Design and responds to emerging crime trends and independent research findings, in conjunction with industry partners, as and when it is considered necessary and to protect the public from crime.”
Brooke added: “The police service places great importance upon the need to build sustainable and inclusive communities and to raise awareness of the significant impact that low crime makes to the ongoing and long-term sustainability of a development.”
SBD Design Guides
Homes 2023 is part of a series of authoritative Design Guides produced by SBD to assist the building, design and construction industry incorporate security into developments to comply with the Building Regulations in England, Scotland and Wales and meet the requirements of SBD.
These Design Guides have been updated over the years to keep pace with changing patterns of criminal behaviour and advances in building design and new technology.
They are a valuable source of reference to architects, developers, self-builders, local authority planners and police officers and cover a range of building sectors, including residential, education, health, transport and commercial. They are available for download for free here.
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