The Sanctuary Scheme Installation Manual
A place of safety for those at risk
Secured by Design 2015
This manual was compiled and written by Mark Dowse, Designing Out Crime Officer, Metropolitan Police
Service.
I would like to acknowledge with grateful thanks the advice, expertise and assistance provided by:
The Chief Fire Officers’ Association Fire Engineering and Technical Standards Group
London Fire Brigade
Lynsey Seal - London Fire Brigade
The National Crime Prevention Design Group
Matthew Gardner - Metropolitan Police Service
Geoff Bigby - Metropolitan Police Service
Peter Waine - Metropolitan Police Service
Richard Barnes - Metropolitan Police Service
Stephen Sullivan - Metropolitan Police Service
Jon Cole - Secured by Design
Peter Kane - Metropolitan Police Service
Lee Barnard - Metropolitan Police Service
Patrick Kelly - Metropolitan Police Service
Matthew Coe - Metropolitan Police Service
Mark Pollard - Metropolitan Police Service
Bob Masdin - Metropolitan Police Service
Andy Gregory - West Midlands Police
Tudor Roberts - West Midlands Police
Susan Fletcher - Greater Manchester Police
Kevin Burrows - College of Policing
Paul Kelleher - Security Advisor
Bob Meath - Security Advisor
Stephen Bonfield - Security Advisor
Mark Sinclair - Harrow Council
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Introduction
This manual sets out the minimum technical specifications for the installation of a
Sanctuary Safe Room and associated security and fire safety measures.
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary state that domestic abuse related crime constitutes 8% of all
crime in England and Wales and The Office for National Statistics estimate that 1.2 million women and
700,000 men are victimised in this way each year*.
*HMIC: 2014 Everyone’s Business: Improving the police response to domestic abuse.
The Sanctuary Scheme was created in the London Borough of Harrow in 1998 and by 2005 it had received
central Government funding enabling all Local Authorities in the country to operate a scheme based on
this model.
Its primary aim is to protect the victims of domestic abuse, who no longer live with the perpetrator, by
installing appropriate security measures to empower them with the choice of being able to remain in their
homes and not having to break with their established local social roots.
General home security is enhanced by fitting extra locks and bolts on doors and windows. In addition, if
the risk assessment dictates, a Sanctuary Safe Room can be installed providing the family with a place of
safety from where they can call for help and wait for the arrival of the emergency services (see Fig 1).
By standardising specifications for the Sanctuary Scheme and, specifically, Sanctuary Safe Rooms (where
appropriate), this manual will improve the response for victims of domestic abuse by increasing the
understanding of what can be done to keep them safer in the longer term. It will remove the postcode
lottery that such measures have sometimes been subjected to and help to ensure that appropriate and
timely action is taken to protect victimised women, men and children.
Nationally, Sanctuary Scheme measures, including thousands of Sanctuary Safe Rooms, have enhanced
the lives of people at risk from domestic abuse. Installing Sanctuary measures in accordance with minimum
Police and Fire and Rescue Service preferred specifications, as set out in this manual, is vital to ensuring
that the scheme remains effective as a ‘next practical step’ in safeguarding people at risk from potential
attack.
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The Sanctuary Scheme Installation Manual
This manual provides a two stage process for implementing a Sanctuary Scheme.
1. The survey - enabling the surveyor to identify and recommend the appropriate, minimum Police and
Fire and Rescue Service preferred security and fire safety measures.
2. The installation - providing a competent (Secured by Design/Master Locksmith Association or
equivalent approved body) installer with the means to ensure that the appropriate security and fire safety
measures have been correctly specified and that they install them as per the guidelines.
The list of products is not exhaustive and should be considered on a site specific basis depending on a
risk based evaluation of the existing security and the threat posed against the occupier.
Some Sanctuary Schemes include external security improvements such as lighting, CCTV and boundary
treatments. However, for all installations the most important aspect is the physical security of the building.
Therefore this manual will only focus on enhancing the physical security of the existing building, the
installation of a proposed Sanctuary Safe Room and fire safety measures.
It is recognised that there is often conflict between security and fire safety measures; however, in most
cases an acceptable balance can be achieved.
The survey should be undertaken with the occupier present so that the reasoning behind your security and
fire safety recommendations can be fully explained to them and they can gain reassurance from the actions
being taken.
Where available, all parts should comply with British and/or European Standards.
For ease of interpretation the manual has been divided into four sections:
SECTION 1 - General Security Measures.
SECTION 2 - Sanctuary Safe Room.
SECTION 3 - Fire Safety.
SECTION 4 - A Sanctuary Scheme Schedule of Works Form.
Police Control Room Staff should be notified of Sanctuary Scheme installations so that officers attending
emergency calls are fully informed of the location of the Sanctuary Safe Room within a premises and the
details of any other security enhancements such as reinforced external doors, window grilles and other
measures which might impede access in an emergency. These details will also be used to inform fire and
ambulance crews who may be called to an incident at the address.
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SECTION 1
A large proportion of newly built properties have been awarded Secured by Design (SBD) certification,
which means that they have had attack tested doors and windows installed under the SBD Scheme. Some
existing properties have had their doors and windows replaced with attack tested products. If there is
documentation to confirm that this is the case, the measures detailed in Section 1 will not be required, but
Sections 2 and 3 will still apply. Further information is available at: www.securedbydesign.com
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Front Doors (Figures 2-16).
If a new building has been awarded SBD certification, it will already have a BS PAS
24:2012 enhanced security doorset or the equivalent, which includes the door, frame,
locks, fittings and glazing. Alternatively there may be documentation to prove that an
existing building has had the doorset replaced to the above standard.
1.1
Solid timber doors should, as a minimum, be 44mm thick.
1.2
A house with a solid timber front door should, as a minimum, have a Kitemarked BS 3621:2007
(Note 1.2.1), 5-lever mortice deadlock fitted one third of the way up the lock stile (Note 1.2.2).
Note 1.2.1: BS 3621 denotes a single point locking mechanism that can be opened or
deadlocked with a key from both the inside and outside.
Note 1.2.2: A typical panelled door consists of a panel held between a top and bottom rail and a
lock and hinge stile.
1.3
A solid timber front door belonging to a flat or house that has been converted into flats or
separate rooms should, as a minimum, have a Kitemarked BS 8621:2007 (Note 1.3.1) deadlock,
fitted one third of the way up the lock stile (Note 1.2.2).
Note 1.3.1: A BS 8621 lock has all of the security benefits of a BS 3621 lock, but has an internal
thumb turn to enable quick exit without a key.
1.4
A deadlock guard (Note 1.4.1) should be fitted to the inside and outside of the door around the
mortice deadlock.
Note 1.4.1: The deadlock guard is bolted through the lock stile to strengthen the weakened area
where the wood was removed to install the mortice deadlock.
1.5
A surface mounted BS 3621:2007 automatic deadlocking rim lock for a house (Note 1.2.1) or BS
8621:2007 automatic deadlocking escape night latch lock for flats or separate rooms in
converted houses (Note 1.3.1) should be fitted one third of the way down the lock stile (Note
1.2.2).
1.6
A PVC-U, aluminium or composite door will often have a multi-point locking system which should
incorporate a DHF TS 007 Kitemarked 3-star cylinder (Note 1.6.1). Alternatively a DHF TS 007
Kitemarked 1-star cylinder plus a pair of DHF TS 007 Kitemarked 2-star handles can be fitted
which is equivalent to the 3-star rating.
Note 1.6.1: If an existing cylinder is not to this standard it can usually be upgraded quickly and
easily.
1.7
London and Birmingham bars (Note 1.7.1) should be fitted to the frame.
Note 1.7.1: Metal strips that are internally fixed to timber door frames to add strength. The
Birmingham bar is flat whereas the London bar is shaped to fit around the rim latch lock.
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1.8
A pair of hinge bolts (Note 1.8.1) should be fitted and located as close to the hinges as possible.
Alternatively new hinges with integral bolts can be fitted.
Note 1.8.1: Metal pins that automatically engage or disengage as the door is opened or closed.
They protect the exposed hinges on outward opening doors and any doors that are vulnerable to
forced entry.
1.9
Glass panels in or adjacent to doors can be especially vulnerable so ideally should be replaced
with laminated glass which meets the minimum requirements of BS EN 356:2000 class P1A.
Alternatives are LPS 1175 SR1 or STS 202 BR2 internal fixed grilles or security film.
1.10
Lower hardwood panels can be reinforced internally with a 12mm overlapping plywood panel,
glued and screwed into the door. The void created between the existing hardwood panel and the
overlapping plywood panel should be infilled with chipboard of an appropriate thickness.
1.11
Where there is excessive play (Note 1.11.1) between the sealed units/panels and the hinge and
lock stiles (Note 1.2.2) on PVC-U, aluminium and composite doors, infill the voids along both
stiles with plastic wedges positioned at 150mm centres (minimum), secured in place with silicone
sealant.
Note 1.11.1: Excessive play can be tested by pushing the open door at various points along the
edge of the lock stile to determine whether the sealed unit/panel is needlessly flexing in the void.
1.12
Either blank off the letter box slot and fit an external mailbox or fit an internal fire-proof letterbox
(Note 1.12.1).
Note 1.12.1: The standard for external mailboxes is DHF TS 009.
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Rear/Side Doors (Figures 17-20).
If a new building has been awarded SBD certification, it will already have a BS PAS
24:2012 enhanced security doorset or the equivalent, which includes the door, frame,
locks, fittings and glazing. Alternatively there may be documentation to prove that an
existing building has had the doorset replaced to the above standard.
2.1
Solid timber doors should, as a minimum, be 44mm thick.
2.2
Solid timber rear/side doors should, as a minimum, have a Kitemarked BS 3621:2007 (Note
1.2.1), 5-lever mortice deadlock or sash lock fitted half way up the lock stile (Note 1.2.2).
2.3
A deadlock guard (Note 1.4.1) should be fitted to the inside and outside of the door around
the mortice deadlock or alternatively a Birmingham bar (Note 2.5.1) can be screwed to an inward
opening door.
2.4
Mortice rack bolts or surface mounted locking throw bolts should be fitted one third from the top
and one third from the bottom of the door on the lock stile (Note 1.2.2).
2.5
Birmingham bars should be fitted to both the lock and hinge sides of the frame (Note 2.5.1).
Note 2.5.1: Metal strips that are internally fixed to timber door frames to add strength. Unlike the
front door, rear/side doors do not typically have surface mounted rim latch locks, therefore only
Birmingham bars, one each side, are required to strengthen the frame. A Birmingham bar can
also be screwed to a lock stile to strengthen the weakened area where wood was removed
to install a mortice lock.
2.6
A pair of hinge bolts (Note 1.8.1) should be fitted and located as close to the hinges as possible.
Alternatively new hinges with integral bolts can be fitted.
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2.7
A PVC-U, aluminium or composite door will often have a multi-point locking system which should
incorporate a DHF TS 007 Kitemarked 3-star cylinder (Note 1.6.1). Alternatively a DHF TS 007
Kitemarked 1-star cylinder plus a pair of DHF TS 007 Kitemarked 2-star handles can be fitted
which is equivalent to the 3-star rating.
2.8
Glass panels in or adjacent to doors can be especially vulnerable so ideally should be replaced
with laminated glass which meets the minimum requirements of BS EN 356:2000 class P1A.
Alternatives are LPS 1175 SR1 or STS 202 BR2 internal fixed grilles or security film.
2.9
Lower hardwood panels can be reinforced internally with a 12mm overlapping plywood panel,
glued and screwed into the door. The void created between the existing hardwood panel and the
overlapping plywood panel should be infilled with chipboard of an appropriate thickness.
2.10
Where there is excessive play (Note 1.11.1) between the sealed units/panels and the hinge and
lock stiles (Note 1.2.2) on PVC-U, aluminium and composite doors, infill the voids along both
stiles with plastic wedges positioned at 150mm centres (minimum), secured in place with silicone
sealant.
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Interconnecting Garage Doors
If a new building has been awarded SBD certification, it will already have a BS PAS
24:2012 enhanced security doorset or the equivalent, which includes the door, frame,
locks, fittings and glazing. Alternatively there may be documentation to prove that an
existing building has had the doorset replaced to the above standard.
3.1
Should meet the same physical standards of Rear/Side Doors paragraphs 2.1 to 2.10.
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Patio Doors (Figures 21-23).
If a new building has been awarded SBD certification, it will already have a BS PAS
24:2012 enhanced security doorset or the equivalent, which includes the door, frame,
locks, fittings and glazing. Alternatively there may be documentation to prove that an
existing building has had the doorset replaced to the above standard.
4.1
Surface mounted patio door locks (Note 4.1.1) should be fitted.
Note 4.1.1: Patio doors should have a minimum of three locking points. Additional surface
mounted locks can be fitted to reduce leverage points.
4.2
A PVC-U or aluminium patio door will often have a multi-point locking system which should
incorporate a DHF TS 007 Kitemarked 3-star cylinder (Note 1.6.1). Alternatively a DHF TS 007
Kitemarked 1-star cylinder plus a pair of DHF TS 007 Kitemarked 2-star handles can be fitted
which is equivalent to the 3-star rating.
4.3
An anti-lift device (Note 4.3.1) should be fitted.
Note 4.3.1: This will prevent the sliding door from being lifted off its track.
4.4
Glass panels can be especially vulnerable so ideally should be replaced with laminated glass
which meets the minimum requirements of BS EN 356:2000 class P1A. Alternatives are LPS
1175 SR1 or STS 202 BR2 internal retractable grilles or security film.
4.5
Where there is excessive play (Note 1.11.1) between the sealed units and the stiles (Note 1.2.2)
on PVC-U and aluminium patio doors, infill the voids along both stiles with plastic wedges
positioned at 150mm centres (minimum), secured in place with silicone sealant.
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External Glazed Double Doorsets (Figure 24).
If a new building has been awarded SBD certification, it will already have a BS PAS
24:2012 enhanced security doorset or the equivalent, which includes the door, frame,
locks, fittings and glazing. Alternatively there may be documentation to prove that an
existing building has had the doorset replaced to the above standard.
5.1
Solid timber external glazed double doorsets should have a Kitemarked BS 3621:2007 (Note
1.2.1), 5-lever mortice sash lock fitted half way up the lock stile (Note 1.2.2).
5.2
Mortice rack bolts or surface mounted locking throw bolts should be fitted to the top and bottom
of each of the two doors, securing into the frame, not into the opposing leaf.
5.3
Double doors require two pairs of hinge bolts (Note 1.8.1) located as close to the hinges as
possible. Alternatively new hinges with integral bolts can be fitted.
5.4
A PVC-U or aluminium external glazed double doorset will often have a multi-point locking
system which should incorporate a DHF TS 007 Kitemarked 3-star cylinder (Note 1.6.1).
Alternatively a DHF TS 007 Kitemarked 1-star cylinder plus a pair of DHF TS 007 Kitemarked 2star handles can be fitted which is equivalent to the 3-star rating.
5.5
Glass panels can be especially vulnerable so ideally should be replaced with laminated glass
which meets the minimum requirements of BS EN 356:2000 class P1A. Alternatives are LPS
1175 SR1 or STS 202 BR2 internal retractable grilles or security film.
5.6
Where there is excessive play (Note 1.11.1) between the sealed units/panels and the hinge and
lock stiles (Note 1.2.2) on PVC-U and aluminium doors, infill the voids along both stiles with
plastic wedges positioned at 150mm centres (minimum), secured in place with silicone sealant.
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Windows (Figures 25-27).
If a new building has been awarded SBD certification, it will already have BS PAS 24:2012
or prior to that, BS 7950:1997, enhanced security windows or the equivalent, which
includes the window frames, locking mechanisms and glazing. Alternatively there may be
documentation to prove that an existing building has had the windows replaced to the
above standards.
6.1
All accessible windows should have key operated locks, unless they are designated fire escape
routes.
6.2
Ideally windows will have multi-point locking, but if not, additional surface mounted key
operated locks can be fitted.
6.3
Easily accessible externally beaded windows should have the glazed panels secured with
security clips, double sided security tape or silicone sealant which has been applied to the frame
and the glazed panel bedded onto it.
6.4
Where there is excessive play (Note 6.4.1) between sealed units and the hinge and lock sides of
the sash on PVC-U and aluminium windows, infill the voids along both sides of the sash with
plastic wedges positioned at 150mm centres (minimum), secured in place with silicone sealant.
(Note: 6.4.1: Excessive play can be tested by pushing the open window at various points along
the edge of the sash to determine whether the sealed unit is needlessly flexing in the void.
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Loft Hatch (Figure 28).
7.1
Replace the loft hatch lid with a 25mm plywood hatch, unless it is going to be relocated within the
Sanctuary Safe Room, as mentioned in paragraph 8.18.
7.2
Surface mounted locking throw bolts should be fitted, one to each of the four edges.
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SECTION 2
Sometimes the lives of victims and the lives of their children can be in immediate danger and the
installation of a Sanctuary Safe Room provides an effective defence for those otherwise vulnerable to the
risks. Usually this requires the security measures to be installed within a relatively short timeframe,
however if this is not the case, an alternative to the physical standards at paragraphs 8.1 to 8.13 is to
install a BS PAS 24:2012 enhanced security doorset or the equivalent, which includes the door, frame,
locks and fittings.
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Sanctuary Safe Room - Police Preferred Specification (Figures 29-36).
8.1
Reinforce the internal door frame at 400mm centres with 8 x 120mm frame fixers if securing
to concrete, brick, stone or block or 5 x 80mm wood screws if securing to wood and
plasterboard.
8.2
Install a 25mm x 33mm 30 minute fire door stop, screwed and glued to the frame with 4.5 x
60mm screws positioned at 100mm centres.
8.3
Remove the architrave and infill the void between the frame and the wall with an intumescent fire
retardant sealant (Note 8.3.1).
Note 8.3.1: Intumescent fire retardant sealant expands under fire conditions to create a fire and
smoke seal.
8.4
Replace the internal door with a 44mm solid core 30 minute fire rated door (FD30).
8.5
Reverse the door to open outwards away from the Sanctuary Safe Room (Note 8.5.1).
Note 8.5.1: An outward opening door is the preferred option for a Sanctuary Safe Room as it
is more difficult to attack than an inward opening door, due to the fire door stop acting as an
additional barrier to forced entry. However, there may be site specific circumstances that prevent
the door from being reversed. If this is the case, an inward opening door can be considered.
8.6
Fit a threshold to the bottom of the door (Note 8.6.1).
Note 8.6.1: A threshold will prevent the ingress of smoke and flammable liquids.
8.7
Fit a PAS 8621:2011, high security hook and bolt, multipoint locking mechanism with a DHF TS
007 Kitemarked 3-star cylinder, utilising a 6-pinned patented key system to avoid duplication, with
a key on the outside and thumb turn on the inside for single action release.
8.8
Fit a pair of DHF TS 007 Kitemarked 2-star security rated handles.
8.9
Fit an anti-thrust plate.
8.10
Fit three 102mm x 76mm x 3mm gauge steel hinges (EN1935 Grade 11) secured with 4.5 x
50mm screws. The top hinge should be 152mm from the top of the door to the outside of the
hinge, the bottom hinge should be 228mm from the bottom of the door to the outside of the
hinge and the centre hinge positioned mid way between the top and bottom hinges.
8.11
Fit two hinge bolts 75mm down from the inside of the top hinge and 75mm up from the inside of
the bottom hinge.
8.12
Fit a DHF TS 002 door viewer at the occupier’s height.
8.13
Route a 10mm x 4mm intumescent fire and smoke seal along the top and sides of the door.
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8.14
Fit an internal retractable grille, which has been tested to LPS 1175 SR1 or STS 202 BR2
standard, to ground floor and easily accessible above ground floor Sanctuary Safe Room
windows (Note 8.15.1 and Section 9.5).
8.15
Supply and fit a break glass key box containing a complete spare set of keys for the retractable
grille and all external doors within the Sanctuary Safe Room, out of easy reach of the window
(Note 8.15.1).
Note 8.15.1: Inform the occupier that they must keep the spare set of keys for the retractable
grille and all external doors within the break glass key box at all times in case of fire.
8.16
Stud partition walls that form part of the Sanctuary Safe Room should be lined either internally or
externally with 9mm plywood panels secured with 4.5 x 60mm screws at 100mm centres. Use
security screws for external panels.
8.17
An existing glazed fanlight panel above a Sanctuary Safe Room door should meet the same
physical standards as paragraph 8.16. You may need to fill this void with a solid material for
fixing.
8.18
Where there is loft access into the roof space, ceilings above Sanctuary Safe Rooms should be
internally lined with 12mm plywood panels, fixed with 4.5 x 60mm security screws to the joists at
100mm centres. Alternatively consider re-locating the loft hatch within the Sanctuary Safe Room.
8.19
Where necessary and depending on the risk, a ‘pay as you go’ mobile phone may be provided.
Alternatively a system that ensures a fast police response in an emergency such as TecSOS,
PanicGuard, Skyguard, TrackaPhone or an equivalent may be required.
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Fire Safety
The Chief Fire Officers’ Association (CFOA) Fire Engineering and Technical Standards Group have agreed
the following guidance for Sanctuary Safe Room installations based on the London Fire and Emergency
Planning Authority Fire Safety Guidance Note Number 74 ‘Sanctuary Rooms in Domestic Premises - Fire
Safety Considerations and Preferred Standards’.
9.1
Not all types of premises will be suitable to house a Sanctuary Safe Room. When considering a
property it should be noted that, from a Fire and Rescue Service viewpoint, any additional
security measures should not compromise basic means of escape principles. Consideration
should also be given to access for the Fire and Rescue Service including, where possible,
locating the Sanctuary Safe Room at the front of the property to facilitate rescue of the occupants
in the event of an emergency.
As it is difficult to provide a means of escape in multi-storey buildings, Sanctuary Safe Rooms
should, ideally, only be installed in one or two storey properties. In such premises few
considerations are necessary beyond ensuring that the Sanctuary Safe Room opens directly onto
a hallway or stair leading to the entrance to the premises with an alternative means of escape
such as another door or window that can be opened without the use of a key. In premises used
as ‘houses in multiple occupation’ the level of risk to other occupants will need to be assessed in
terms of possible lateral fire spread as well as the adequacy of fire separation between dwellings.
It is recognised however, that there will be instances where the victim resides in a block of flats
and the Sanctuary Safe Room is needed in premises above the second floor. In such
circumstances it is likely that there will be no secondary means of escape, unless it is possible for
the Fire and Rescue Service to achieve this by ladder rescue, and consideration may need to be
given to an enhanced level of fire protection.
9.2
Every property being considered for a Sanctuary Safe Room should be subject to a Home
Safety Check which includes fire safety and other safety matters. The visit will provide an
opportunity to check smoke alarms and prepare an emergency escape plan, including a bedtime
key routine, which is essential especially if additional security measures have been provided
to doors and windows.
9.3
Premises with a Sanctuary Safe Room should ideally have mains operated smoke alarms
installed in circulation areas only and the system should comply with the installation
recommendations in British Standard 5839 Part 6. Alternatively a sufficient number (normally one
per floor) of 10 year battery powered smoke alarms should be provided in circulation areas.
A smoke alarm should be installed close enough to a Sanctuary Safe Room door to alert the
sleeping occupants, but not so loud as to interfere with any subsequent telephone call to
summon assistance. If necessary, consideration should be given to installing a muting device
within the Sanctuary Safe Room to prevent the loud background noise of the alarm from
interfering with the emergency call.
In cases where there are direct threats of arson against the occupier, hard wired smoke alarms
should always be provided and a domestic sprinkler system considered.
9.4
It is recommended that rechargeable, battery operated emergency lighting is fitted directly
outside the Sanctuary Safe Room. This will assist occupiers to leave the premises should there
be a mains failure during any emergency. The provision of a torch with rechargeable batteries will
generally meet the requirement here although this would be more ideally located inside the
Sanctuary Safe Room.
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9.5
Windows can be provided within Sanctuary Rooms as an alternative means of escape; in
such circumstances the window should comply with the requirements of the Building Regulations
and the stipulations with regard to floor height and window dimensions. In brief, these regulations
state that the window should have an unobstructed opening of not less than 0.33m2 and should
be at least 450mm high and 450mm wide; the bottom of the opening area should not be more
than 1100mm above the floor. If a window is to be used for means of escape purposes then, like
a door used for the same purpose, it should lead to a place of safety away from the danger of
fire.
Windows that allow escape on to a roof, or that can be opened from a Sanctuary Safe Room to
provide fresh air, should be easily opened in case of emergency. If the windows are locked, keys
should be kept nearby.
9.6
It is important that a reliable means for summoning assistance in the event of an emergency is
provided for the occupier. It is therefore strongly recommended that a dedicated telephone line is
provided for the premises with an extension within the Sanctuary Safe Room. A Fire Instruction
Notice should be fixed adjacent to the telephone extension (see Figure 36). The notice should
include clear instructions that, when calling the Fire and Rescue Service, the caller should state
that they are in a locked room and give the room’s location (e.g. ground floor, front or back of
premises).
In addition, to take account of possible interference with the telephone cable or in circumstances
where the occupier does not have their own mobile phone, a ‘pay-as-you-go’ mobile phone
with credit should be provided and kept available for use at all times in the Sanctuary Safe Room.
9.7
A break glass key box containing a complete spare set of keys for the retractable grille and all
external doors must be fitted within the Sanctuary Safe Room, out of easy reach of the window
and the occupier informed that they must be kept in the box at all times in case of fire.
9.8
A fire safety pack must be provided in the Sanctuary Safe Room consisting of the following:
(Figure 37).
√ Water extinguisher (to deal with carbonaceous fire)
√ Dry powder extinguisher (to deal with petrol/paraffin fire)
√ Fire blanket
√ Break-glass hammer
√ Torch
√ Smoke alarm (10 year battery powered).
9.9
Blank off the letter box slot and fit an external mailbox or fit an internal fire-proof letterbox
(as in Section 1 - Front Doors, paragraph 1.12).
9.10
Provide the following:
√ A laminated ‘FIRE INSTRUCTION NOTICE - SANCTUARY’ to be attached to the inside of the
Sanctuary Safe Room door when the safe room is completed, detailing the action to take in the
event of a fire (see Appendix A).
√ A ‘FIRE INSTRUCTION NOTICE - TELEPHONE’ to be kept in the Sanctuary Safe Room
next to the telephone so that occupiers are prepared in the event of a fire (see Appendix B).
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9.11
The Fire and Rescue Service must be informed of the details of any premises where a Sanctuary
Safe Room and other Sanctuary measures have been installed. The details should include the
full address and location within the premises of the Sanctuary Safe Room and the details of any
other Sanctuary measures such as reinforced external doors, window grilles and other measures
which might impede access to the premises in an emergency. These details will be used to
inform fire crews who may be called to any incident at the premises.
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Appendix A
FIRE INSTRUCTION NOTICE - SANCTUARY
ATTACH THIS FIRE SAFETY INFORMATION SHEET TO THE INSIDE OF THE
SANCTUARY SAFE ROOM DOOR.
In the event of a fire:
√ The most important thing to remember if a fire starts is to get out, stay out and
call 999.
√ You have been provided with a break glass key box in the Sanctuary Safe Room
containing a complete spare set of keys for the retractable grille and all external
doors. Keep these keys in the box at all times in case of fire.
√ If the smoke alarm goes off or you discover a fire in your home, shout to wake
everyone up/alert them and get everyone together. Follow your escape plan and
get out of the building.
√ If there is a lot of smoke, crawl along the floor as the air is cleaner.
√ Find somewhere safe to wait until the Fire and Rescue Service arrives. Don’t go
back into the building for anything. If there is still someone inside, tell firefighters
when they arrive – they will be able to find the person quicker and more safely than
you.
√ If you are in the Sanctuary Safe Room and can’t escape, dial 999 immediately,
give the operator your name and address, stating that you are in a locked Sanctuary
Safe Room and where the room is, i.e. ground floor, first floor, front or back of the
premises.
The address here is: (input Sanctuary address)
√ Put the fire safety blanket across the bottom of the door to prevent smoke and
fumes getting into the room.
√ Open the window and stay close to it for fresh air, and to alert firefighters when
they arrive.
Please be reassured that the Fire and Rescue Service’s 999 control room
officers are trained to deal with situations like this. They will provide advice
and support on the phone and will remain on the line until the fire crews are
able to reach you.
For further advice, please visit www.fireservice.co.uk
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Appendix B
FIRE INSTRUCTION NOTICE - TELEPHONE
LEAVE THIS FIRE INSTRUCTION NOTICE IN THE SANCTUARY SAFE ROOM NEXT TO THE TELEPHONE.
Important fire safety advice for occupants of Sanctuary premises. As part of your Sanctuary Scheme installation, you
have been provided with a fire safety pack. This should consist of the following:
√ Dry powder extinguisher to deal with flammable liquids such as petrol or paraffin, electrical fires or burning materials
like wood and paper.
√ Water extinguisher to deal with fires involving wood, paper, plastics, coal and fabrics. On no account whatsoever
should water extinguishers be used where electrical equipment or flammable liquids are involved.
√ Fire blanket
√ Break-glass hammer
√ Torch
√ Smoke alarms (10 year battery powered).
Be prepared - keep the fire safety pack in the Sanctuary Safe Room at all times.
Plan your escape route and make sure that those you live with know how to escape in the event of a fire.
Make sure that your smoke alarms are working and are properly maintained.
The Sanctuary Safe Room requires a telephone to call for assistance via the 999 system. The power cable or charger
for the telephone must be kept in the Sanctuary Safe Room at all times.
If you have retractable grilles fitted to your Sanctuary Safe Room window, do not close and lock them unless someone
is attempting to force entry to your home and you feel threatened and fearful for yours and your family’s safety. If you
have to draw them together and lock them, keep the key in an easily accessible place, so that you are able to open
the grilles to escape if there is a fire.
You have also been provided with a break glass key box in the Sanctuary Safe Room containing a complete spare
set of keys for the retractable grille and all external doors. Keep these keys in the box at all times in case of fire.
The Sanctuary Safe Room door has a 30 minute fire rating and an intumescent fire seal that runs around the
perimeter of the door to provide a barrier to fire and smoke.
If you do not have any of the fire safety measures described above, please contact (details of Sanctuary Scheme
provider).
In the event of a fire:
√ The most important thing to remember is to get out, stay out and call 999.
√ If the smoke alarm goes off or you discover a fire in your home, shout to wake everyone up/alert them and get
everyone together. Follow your escape plan and get out of the building.
√ If there is a lot of smoke, crawl along the floor as the air is cleaner.
√ Find somewhere safe to wait until the Fire and Rescue Service arrives. Don’t go back into the building for anything.
If there is still someone inside, tell firefighters when they arrive – they will be able to find the person more quickly and
safely than you.
√ If you are in the Sanctuary Safe Room and can’t escape, dial 999 immediately, give the operator your name and
address, stating that you are in a locked Sanctuary Safe Room and where the room is, i.e. ground floor, first floor,
front or back of the premises.
The address here is: (input Sanctuary address).
√ Put the fire safety blanket across the bottom of the door to prevent smoke and fumes getting into the room.
√ Open the window and stay near it for fresh air, and to alert firefighters when they arrive.
√ Please be reassured that the Fire and Rescue Service’s 999 control room officers are trained to deal with situations
like this. They will provide advice and support on the phone and will remain on the line until the fire crews are able to
reach you.
For further advice, please visit www.fireservice.co.uk
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SECTION 4
Sanctuary Scheme Schedule of Works Form
To be completed in accordance with the Secured by Design Sanctuary Scheme Installation Manual 2015
Client Details
Name
Address
Telephone No.
Reference
General Security Measures
Front Door (delete as appropriate)
1.2 - BS 3621:2007 5-lever mortice deadlock
1.3 - BS 8621:2007 mortice deadlock
1.4 - Deadlock guard
1.5 - BS 3621:2007 automatic deadlocking rim latch lock
1.5 - BS 8621:2007 automatic deadlocking escape night latch lock
1.6 - DHF TS 007 3-star cylinder
1.6 - DHF TS 007 1-star cylinder and a pair of DHF TS 007 2-star handles
1.7 - London bar
1.7 - Birmingham bar
1.8 - Pair of hinge bolts
1.9 - BS EN 356:2000 class P1A laminated glass panel
1.9 - LPS 1175 SR1 or STS 202 BR2 internal fixed grille
1.9 - Security film
1.10 - Internal 12mm plywood panel and chipboard infill
1.11 - Infill stile voids with plastic wedges at 150mm centres, secured with silicone sealant
1.12 - Letterbox blanking plate
1.12 - DHF TS 009 external mailbox
1.12 - Internal fireproof letterbox
Additional Requirements
Quantity
Rear/Side Door (delete as appropriate)
2.2 - BS 3621:2007 5-lever mortice deadlock
2.3 - Deadlock guard
2.4 - Pair of mortice rack bolts
2.4 - Pair of surface mounted locking throw bolts
2.5 - Birmingham bar
2.6 - Pair of hinge bolts
2.7 - DHF TS 007 3-star cylinder
2.7 - DHF TS 007 1-star cylinder and a pair of DHF TS 007 2-star handles
2.8 - BS EN 356:2000 class P1A laminated glass panel
2.8 - LPS 1175 SR1 or STS 202 BR2 internal fixed grille
2.8 - Security film
2.9 - Internal 12mm plywood panel and chipboard infill
2.10 - Infill stile voids with plastic wedges at 150mm centres, secured with silicone sealant
Additional Requirements
Quantity
Interconnecting Garage Door (delete as appropriate)
2.2 - BS 3621:2007 5-lever mortice deadlock
2.3 - Deadlock guard
2.4 - Pair of mortice rack bolts
2.4 - Pair of surface mounted locking throw bolts
2.5 - Birmingham bar
2.6 - Pair of hinge bolts
2.7 - DHF TS 007 3-star cylinder
2.7 - DHF TS 007 1-star cylinder and a pair of DHF TS 007 2-star handles
2.8 - BS EN 356:2000 class P1A laminated glass panel
2.8 - LPS 1175 SR1 or STS 202 BR2 internal fixed grille
2.8 - Security film
2.9 - Internal 12mm plywood panel and chipboard infill
2.10 - Infill stile voids with plastic wedges at 150mm centres, secured with silicone sealant
Additional Requirements
Quantity
Quantity
Quantity
Quantity
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Patio Doors (delete as appropriate)
4.1 - Surface mounted patio lock
4.2 - DHF TS 007 3-star cylinder
4.2 - DHF TS 007 1-star cylinder and a pair of DHF TS 007 2-star handles
4.3 - Anti-lift device
4.4 - BS EN 356:2000 class P1A laminated glass panel
4.4 - LPS 1175 SR1 or STS 202 BR2 internal retractable grille
4.4 - Security film
4.5 - Infill stile voids with plastic wedges at 150mm centres, secured with silicone sealant
Additional requirements
Quantity
External Glazed Double Doorsets (delete as appropriate)
5.1 - BS 3621:2007 5-lever mortice sash lock
5.2 - Pair of mortice rack bolts
5.2 - Pair of surface mounted locking throw bolts
5.3 - Pair of hinge bolts
5.4 - DHF TS 007 3-star cylinder
5.4 - DHF TS 007 1-star cylinder and a pair of DHF TS 007 2-star handles
5.5 - BS EN 356:2000 class P1A laminated glass panel
5.5 - LPS 1175 SR1 or STS 202 BR2 internal retractable grille
5.5 - Security film
5.6 - Infill stile voids with plastic wedges at 150mm centres, secured with silicone sealant
Additional requirements
Quantity
Windows
6.2 - Surface mounted key operated lock
6.3 - Secure easily accessible, externally beaded window
6.4 - Infill sash voids with plastic wedges at 150mm centres, secured with silicone sealant
Additional requirements
Quantity
Loft Hatch
7.1 - 25mm plywood loft hatch
7.2 - Surface mounted locking throw bolt
8.18 - Re-locate loft hatch within the Sanctuary Safe Room
Additional requirements
Quantity
Quantity
Quantity
Quantity
Quantity
Sanctuary Safe Room
Sanctuary Safe Room
Full installation as per the ‘Police Preferred Specification’ *
*Secured by Design Sanctuary Scheme Installation Manual 2015, paragraphs 8.1 to 8.18.
8.19 - Supply a ‘pay as you go’ mobile phone
8.19 - Install a fast police response system
Additional requirements
Quantity
Quantity
Fire Safety Measures
Fire Safety (delete as appropriate)
9.2 - Home Safety Check to be carried out by the Fire and Rescue Service
9.3 - Smoke alarm (hard wired)
9.3 - Smoke alarm (10 year battery powered)
9.3 - Domestic sprinkler system
9.4 - Rechargeable battery operated emergency lighting
9.7 - Fire blanket
9.7 - Water extinguisher
9.7 - Dry powder extinguisher
9.7 - Break glass hammer
9.7 - Torch
9.9 - Fire Instruction Notice - Sanctuary
9.9 - Fire Instruction Notice - Telephone
Additional requirements
Quantity
Quantity
Surveyor
Name
Department
Telephone No.
Date
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