burglaryresistance
Burglary resistance, sometimes written as burglaryresistance, refers to the ability of a building element or security system to delay or withstand unlawful entry by an intruder. It covers doors, windows, walls, safes, and integrated components such as locks, hinges, reinforcement plates, glazing, and alarm systems. The goal is to raise the effort, time, and risk required for entry, rather than to guarantee invulnerability.
Standards and classification: In Europe, burglary resistance is addressed by standards such as EN 1627-1631, which
Design features: Key design factors include the strength and configuration of materials (reinforced frames, multi-point locks,
Limitations and scope: Burglary resistance increases the effort required to break in but cannot guarantee prevention.