LPS 1175 and 1270 Tool Categories
LPS 1270 and LPS 1175, which are the requirements and testing procedures for the LPCB approval and listings of intruder resistant security glazing units and building components, strongpoints, security enclosures and free standing barriers respectively, use the same tool categories and attack durations to determine the attack resistance of the products.
To view products that are tested to the LPS 1175 standard, see the below links.
Bespoke items
Attack/Intruder Resistant Doors - LPS1175 rated doors for multi-purposes. Manufactured bespoke to customers requirements.
Security Counters and Screens - Physical, Ballistic or Blast Resistant Counters for any application to keep staff secure
Attack/Intruder Resistant Windows - EN356 rated attack resistant windows protecting against planned or surprise attacks.
An outline of the tool categories as per updated details taken from Redbook Live can be seen below.
LPS Security Level 1 - Tool Category A
|
Type |
Maximum dimension/ power/ weight |
Quantity |
|
Adhesive tape (reel) |
75mm wide |
1 |
|
Cable cutter |
200mm long |
1 |
|
Cargo strap (selection) |
25mm wide strap with cam buckle |
1§ |
|
Electric cable (single core) |
1.2mm diameter wire/1m long |
1 |
|
Engineers hooks (selection) |
- |
1§ |
|
Firefighter’s key |
- |
1 |
|
Fishing line (e.g. polypropylene multi fibre) |
Reel |
1 |
|
Fishing hooks (delection) |
- |
1§ |
|
Flexible plastic coupon |
- |
1 |
|
Glass cutter |
- |
1 |
|
Hexagon wrenches (selection |
200mm long |
1§ |
|
Knife |
125mm long x 3mm thick blade |
1 |
|
Lever (including nail pullers, prybars and utility bars) |
300mm long/0.7 kg |
1 |
|
Pliers (selection, including self-gripping and cutting) |
200mm long |
1§ |
|
Punches (selection, including flat and pointed tipped) |
200mm long |
1§ |
|
Rope (selection, non-metallic) |
20mm diameter |
1§ |
|
Screwdriver |
6.5mm diameter/square x 200mm |
1 |
|
Scriber (selection) |
200mm long |
1§ |
|
Socket/screwdriver set (selection) |
150mm long ratchet arm |
1§ |
|
Spanners (selection) |
150mm long |
1§ |
|
Traction screws** |
5..5mm diameter x 60mm long |
2§ |
|
Tweezers (selection) |
- |
1 |
|
Universal key |
- |
1 |
|
Wire (selection) |
3mm diameter |
1 |
|
WD40 |
400ml |
1 |
|
Wood/plastic wedges (selection) |
200mm long x 50mm wide |
6 |
§Although a range of different types, sizes and/or shapes may be selected by a test operative, only the maximum quantity of individual units of a single type, size and shape may be included within a tool kit for any one test.
**Otherwise known as ‘self-tapping’ screws or ‘self drilling’ screws. The selection available may include carbon steel, single and twin start versions with choice of two varieties of thread/tip: deal thread and gimlet point; and self-tapping thread with drill point.
Note: The tools of this category are selected in order to simulate an opportunist attack by bodily physical force and using easily concealed tools.
LPS Security Level 2 - Tool Category B
Tool category A plus:
|
Type |
Maximum dimension/ power/ weight |
Quantity |
|
Battery |
3.6V |
1 |
|
Bolt cutter |
350mm long |
1 |
|
Claw hammer |
350mm long/1kg |
1 |
|
Drill bit (HSS/HSCO/Masonry) |
6mm diameter jobber |
1 |
|
Drill/driver |
3.6 V (complete with drill bit adaptor) |
1 |
|
Electric cable (sinlg e core) |
2.1mm diameter wire/1m long |
1 |
|
Junior hacksaw |
- |
1 |
|
Junior hacksaw blades (HSS) |
- |
2 |
|
Metal plate shears |
200mm long |
1 |
|
Multiple slip joint pliers |
250mm long |
1 |
|
Pipe wrench |
250mm long |
1 |
|
Pliers (selection, including self-gripping) |
250mm long |
1§ |
|
Ratchet strap (selection) |
25mm wide strap with 200mm long ratchet mechanism * |
1§ |
|
Screwdirver |
7mm diameter/square x 250mm long |
1 |
|
Screwdriver |
14mm diameter/square 400mm long |
1 |
|
Socket set (selection) |
250mm long ratchet arm |
1§ |
|
Tube |
50mm outer diameter with 4mm wall thickness x 300mm long |
1 |
*Measured with the mechanism in the closed position
§Although a range of different types, sizes and/or shapes may be selected by a test operative, only the maximum quantity of individual units of a single type, size and shape may be included within a tool kit for any one test.
Note: This tool category provides a more determined opportunist attack by bodily physical force and tools with a higher mechanical advantage.
LPS Security Level 3 - Tool Category C
Tool category A and B plus:
|
Type |
Maximum dimension/ power/ weight |
Quantity |
|
Axe |
350mm long/1.5kg |
1 |
|
Battery |
12 V |
1 |
|
Bolt cutter |
400mm long |
1 |
|
Brick bolster |
250mm long x 75mm wide blade |
1 |
|
Cold chisel |
250mm long x 28mm wide blade |
2 |
|
Crowbar |
700mm long / 2.5kg |
1 |
|
Drill++ |
12 V |
1 |
|
Drill bit (HSS/HSCO/Masonry) |
10mm diameter jobber |
1 |
|
Fluorocarbon based freeze spray |
400ml |
1 |
|
Gas torch (Butane/Propane) |
175g |
1 |
|
Hacksaw |
- |
1 |
|
Hacksaw blades (HSS/bimetal) |
- |
2§ |
|
Hammer (3lb/1.36kg nominal head weight) |
300mm long/1.8kg |
1 |
|
Pad saw |
- |
1 |
|
Pad saw blades (HSS/bimetal) |
- |
2§ |
|
Scissor jack |
1500kg capacity, 100mm minimum retracted, 20mm stroke |
1 |
|
Wood chisel |
250mm long x 25mm wide blade |
1§ |
++Only the rotary setting shall be used on the 12 V drill when used was Category C tool. The hammer/percussion setting may be used when the tool is used as a Category D tool.
§Although a range of different types, sizes and/or shapes may be selected by a test operative, only the maximum quantity of individual units of a single type, size and shape may be included within a tool kit for any one test.
Note: The tool category is for deliberate forced entry of well-protected premises using bodily physical force and a wide selection of attack options.
LPS Security Level 4 - Tool Category D
Tool category A, B and C plus:
|
Type |
Maximum dimension/ power/ weight |
Quantity |
|
“A-tool” lock puller |
500mm long |
1 |
|
Battery |
12V |
2§§ |
|
Bolt cutters |
500mm long |
1 |
|
Drill bit (HSS/HSCO/Masonry/Tungsten Carbide) |
10mm diamater jobber |
5 |
|
Felling/fire axe (7lb/3.18kg nominal head weight) |
900mm long/4.5kg |
1 |
|
General purpose saw |
750mm long |
1 |
|
Grinder |
12 V |
1 |
|
Grinder discs |
100mm diameter |
3 |
|
Hole saw |
50mm diameter |
1 |
|
Hooligan bar |
760mm long / 5kg |
1 |
|
Jigsaw |
12 V |
1 |
|
Jigsaw blades (HSS/HSCO/Carbide) |
- |
3 |
|
“K-tool” lock remover |
- |
1 |
|
Plate shears |
300mm long |
1 |
|
Sledgehammer (7lb/3.18kg nominal head weight) |
900mm long/4.5kg |
1 |
|
Steel wedges |
150mm long x 50mm wide |
10 |
|
Tube |
75mm outer diameter with 6mm wall thickness x 500mm long |
1 |
§ §Maximum number of batteries that may be used with each 12 V battery powered tool
Note: The tool category is for experienced attempts at forced entry.
LPS Security Level 6 - Tool Category E
Tool category A, B and C plus:
|
Type |
Maximum dimension/ power/ weight |
Quantity |
|
“A-tool” lock puller |
500mm long |
1 |
|
Battery |
18 V |
2*** |
|
Bolt cutters |
500mm long |
1 |
|
Circular saw |
18 V |
1 |
|
Circular saw blades |
200mm diameter |
3 |
|
Drill (rotary and hammer action) |
18 V |
1 |
|
Drill bit (HSS/HSCO/Masonry/Tungsten Carbide) |
13mm diameter jobber |
5 |
|
Felling/fire axe (7lb/3.18kg nominal head weight) |
900mm long/4.5kg |
1 |
|
General purpose saw |
750mm long |
1 |
|
Grinder (cordless) |
18 V |
1 |
|
Grinder discs |
125mm diameter |
3 |
|
Hole saw |
50mm diameter |
1 |
|
Hooligan bar |
760mm long/5kg |
1 |
|
Jigsaw |
18 V |
1 |
|
Jigsaw blades (HSS/HSCO/Carbide) |
- |
3 |
|
“K-tool” lock remover |
- |
1 |
|
Plate shears |
300mm long |
1 |
|
Reciprocating saw |
18 V |
1 |
|
Reciprocating saw blades (HSS/HSCO/Bimetal/Carbide) |
Standard series |
3 |
|
Sledgehammer (7lb/3.18kg nominal head weight) |
900mm long/4.5kg |
1 |
|
Steel wedges (selection) |
150mm long |
6 |
|
Tube |
75mm outer diameter with 6mm wall thickness x 500mm long |
1 |
*** Maximum number of batteries that may be used with each 18V battery powered tool
Note: The tool category is for experienced attempts at forced entry.
LPS Security Level 7 - Tool Category F
Tool category A, B, C and E plus:
|
Type |
Maximum dimension/ power/ weight |
|
Battery |
36 V |
|
Chisel bits (SDS Plus) |
300mm long |
|
Circular saw |
36 V |
|
Circular saw blades |
200mm diameter |
|
Disc grinder |
36 V |
|
Drill (rotary and hammer action) |
36 V |
|
Drill bit (HSS/HSCO/Masonry/Tungsten Carbide) |
13mm diameter jobber and long series |
|
Drill bits (SDS Plus) |
300mm long |
|
Drill bits (step drill/cone cutter) |
30mm diamater |
|
Drill bits (tile/glass) |
10mm |
|
Drill saw |
6mm diameter |
|
“Glasmaster” saw |
- |
|
Grinder discs |
125mm diameter |
|
Hole saw |
>50mm diameter |
|
Jigsaw |
36 V |
|
Maul - wood splitting (8lb/3.63kg nominal head weight) |
1200mm long/5kg |
|
Pick axe (5lb/2.27kg nominal head weight) |
1200mm long/4kg |
|
Pinch bar |
1500mm long |
|
Reciprocating saw |
36 V |
|
Reciprocating saw blades (HSS/HSCO/Bimetal/Carbide) |
310mm long |
|
Sledgehammer (7lb/3.18kg nominal head weight) |
1200mm long/6kg |
|
Steel wedges (selection) |
300mm long |
|
Tube |
75mm diameter x 1000mm long |
|
Wood boring spade bits (selection) |
40mm |
Note: This tool category provides a professional means of attempting forced entry into higher value storage areas generally after penetrating the facade.
LPS Security Level 8 - Tool Category G
Tool category A, B, C, E and F plus:
|
Type |
Maximum dimension/ power/ weight |
|
Battery |
54 V |
|
Chisel bits (SDS Plus) |
600mm long |
|
Chainsaw (2 stroke) |
3kW with full fuel tank/400mm bar length/single chain |
|
Circular saw |
54 V |
|
Disc grinder |
54 V |
|
Drill (rotary, hammer action and/or SDS Plus) |
54 V |
|
Drill bit (HSS/HSCO/Masonry/Tungsten Carbide/SDS Plus) |
20mm diameter/600mm long |
|
Enforcer |
450mm long/12kg |
|
Grinder (2 stroke) |
3.7kW with full fuel tank |
|
Grinder discs |
300mm diameter |
|
Hooligan bar |
910mm long |
|
Reciprocating saw |
54 V |
|
Trolley jack |
4 tonne |
|
Tube |
75mm diameter x 1500mm long |
Note: This tool category is an enhancement of E
Tool Category H
Tool category A, B, C, E, F and G plus:
|
Type |
Maximum dimension/ power/ weight |
|
Arcair |
240 V /80 psi oxygen supply |
|
Arcair rods (selection) |
1200mm |
|
Concrete chainsaw (2 stroke) |
5kW with full fuel rank/350mm bar length/single chain/15kg |
|
Grinder (2 stroke) |
5kW with full fuel tank/ 15kg |
|
Grinder discs |
400mm diameter |
|
Diamond core drill bit |
125mm diameter |
|
Enforcer |
600mm long/ 18kg |
|
Hydraulic head and toe jack (“Rabbit tool”) |
15kg/ 5 tonne (S.W.L) output/180mm spread |
|
Oxyacetylene cutting kit |
250l/min oxygen consumption +++ |
|
Rescue chainsaw (2 stroke) |
4.5kW with full fuel tank/510mm bar length/single chain |
|
Ring saw (2 stroke) |
5kW with full fuel tank |
|
Ring saw blades |
400m diameter |
Note: This tool category provides extreme means of attempting forced entry into higher value storage areas before resorting to the use of vehicles, firearms or explosives.
For our full range of technical specifications please click on relevant headings below;
Other Attack Specifications
EN 1627 Pedestrian door-sets, windows, curtain walling, grilles and shutters - Burglar resistance - Requirements and classification
LPS 1270 Intruder Resistant Security Glazing - Requirements & Testing Procedures
LPS 1175 Requirements and testing procedures for the LPCB certification and listing of intruder resistant building components, strongpoints, security enclosures and free-standing barriers
EN 356 Glass in building - Security glazing - Testing and classification of resistance against manual attack.
Ballistic Technical Specifications
EN 1063 Glass in Building - Security Glazing - Testing and Classification of Resistance Against Bullet Attack
UL 752 Standard for Bullet-Resisting Equipment
BS 5051 Bullet-resistant glazing - Part 1: for interior use- Part 2: for Exterior use
NIJ 0108.01 US National Institute of Justice Standard-Test and Certification for Ballistic Resistant Materials
EN 1522/3 Windows, doors, shutters and blinds - Bullet resistance - Requirements and classification / Test method
Blast Specifications
GSA-TS01:2003 Standard Test Method for Glazing and Window Systems Subject to Dynamic Overpressure Loadings
EN 13541 Glass in building - Security glazing - Testing and classification of resistance against explosion pressure
EN 13123-2 Windows, doors and shutters - Explosion resistance - Requirements and classification
ISO 16933:2007 Glass in Building -- Explosion-Resistant Security Glazing -- Test & Classification for Arena Air-Blast Loading
Fire Specifications
UL 10C Positive Fire Pressure Tests of Door Assemblies
EN 1363-1 Fire resistance tests –Part 1: General Requirements
EN 1364-1 Fire resistance tests for non-load-bearing elements – Part 1: Walls
BS 476 Part 22 Fire tests on building materials and structures
EN 1634-1 Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assemblies, openable windows and elements of building hardware
This is an extract not a full report and Architectural Armour Ltd accepts no liability for any loss, direct, indirect or consequential damage incurred by using this information, to the fullest extent permitted by law. You should make your own judgement as regards use of this document and seek out the full test standards.
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