Anti snap locks introduced in 2011.
How to snap a door lock.
2 ways to find out your door lock is anti snap.
The two standards to look out for are ss312 sold secure diamond rating and ts007 2012 british kitemark 3 star rating.
The best way to prevent lock snapping is to have anti snap locks installed.
Snap on the decorative outer plate.
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Attach the interior part of the deadbolt lock by inserting the two provided long screws through the interior plate the two screw holes in the bolt and into the exterior side of the lock.
You can see.
Once the locking mechanism is exposed it s open to tampering which allows the door to be unlocked using simple household tools.
Hand thread the screws then tighten them using a screwdriver or power drill.
If an intruder tries to snap these locks the front section will break off but in a pre determined spot and the door will remain locked.
The lock is an ss312 diamond.