BS EN 12320 – Padlock and Padlock Fittings
BS EN 12320:2012 classifies padlocks and padlock fittings by using a 7-digit coding system. A similar classification applies to all building hardware product standards so that complementary items of hardware can be specified to, for instance, a common level of corrosion resistance, category of use, etc. Each digit refers to a particular feature of the product measured against the standard’s performance requirements.![](https://www.hoppe.com/gb-en/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ARRONE-Headerbild-Standards-BS-EN-12320-Padlock-1920-x-1080.jpg)
7-Digit Coding System
BS EN 12320:2012 classifies padlocks and padlock fittings by using a 7-digit coding system. A similar classification applies to all building hardware product standards so that complementary items of hardware can be specified to, for instance, a common level of corrosion resistance, category of use, etc. Each digit refers to a particular feature of the product measured against the standard’s performance requirements.
Digit 1 – Category of use
No requirement
Digit 2 – Durability
No requirement
Digit 3 – Door mass
No requirement
Digit 4 – Fire resistance
No requirement
Digit 5 – Safety
No requirement
Digit 6 – Corrosion resistance
2 grades:
Grade 1: internal applications
Grade 3: external applications
Digit 7 – Security requirements
6 grades – where 6 is the highest and 1 the lowest
Source: Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) Best Practise Guide: Padlocks & padlock fittings to BS EN 12320:2012