Residential guide 2025
Secured by Design
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Secured by Design
Abstract
Guidance on the security of all new and refurbished homes including those for disabled and older people, incorporating standards developed to address emerging criminal methods of attack and references to the Building Regulations and other statutory requirements.
History
Edition 1. This iteration of the Secured by Design Residential Guide is applicable to all SBD applications made after 1st March 2025.
Subjects
- Building types
- Housing/residential facilities
- Special subject areas
- Security
Publisher History
Now known as the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC). The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) existed until 31 March 2015, as an independent professional body coordinating the development of the police service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The ACPO formed the Crime Prevention Initiatives to manage projects such as Secured by Design, which was established in 1989 and focussed on providing design guidance and security for new and refurbished homes, commercial premises and car parks.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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