PAS 24 Communal Security Doors
Our PAS 24 and STS 202 certified security doors combine tested forced-entry protection with electronic locking for residential, educational and commercial buildings.
- Certified Security Performance
- Designed for Multi-Occupancy Buildings
- Heavy-Duty Construction
- Bespoke sizes and Configurations
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- Single door formats with side and overpanel options
- Electronic locking options
- Steel or aluminium options
- Access control & entry sytems
- Pas 24 Certified & STS 202 security options
- Low maintenance & anti vandal
- Laminated glass vision panels
- Letterbox solutions
- Full range of entrance handles
- Maglocks, motorised V locks & multilocks
Certified security, highly durable entrance doors for social housing and communal developments
Maxium communal security doors are designed for high-traffic residential entrances where security, durability and appearance are equally important. Their strong construction and anti-vandal design provide a robust, secure solution for social housing, apartment buildings and communal entrance areas.
Glazed and solid panels can be combined to create a wide range of entrance door designs. Replaceable glazing cassettes make future maintenance easier, while the pivot-hinge system provides additional strength and supports efficient installation
Typical design considerations include:
Sufficient effective clear opening width, commonly at least 775 mm for relevant accessible approaches, with higher requirements in some circumstances.
Level or appropriately designed accessible thresholds.
Suitable opening forces for manually operated doors.
Accessible handles, intercoms and access controls.
Adequate manoeuvring space for wheelchair users.
The required dimensions must be established from the applicable Part M provisions rather than assuming one standard width for every communal door.
Maxium communal security doors are suitable for new-build and replacement projects, with bespoke sizes, glazing arrangements, colours and hardware options available to suit the building and project specification.
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Considerations for Communal Security Doors
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Communal entrance doors in blocks of flats, apartment buildings, HMOs and other shared residential properties must comply with several UK regulations and British Standards.
Considerations & REgulations
The exact requirements depend on whether the door is a main external entrance, a communal fire door, or a final fire exit, as well as the building’s height, occupancy and fire strategy
For a communal entrance door manufacturer, supplier or installer, the main considerations are:
- fire safety – fire resistance, smoke control and escape routes.
- Accesibilty – clear opening widths, thresholds and door operation.
- Security – resistance to forced entry and appropriate locking systems.
- Emergency Exit – safe exit without reliance on keys where required.
- Glazing & Durability – safety glass, door performance and suitable hardware.
- Maintenance & Inspection ensuring the door continues to operate safely throughout its service life.
- Building Regulations / Part B - Fire safety, escape routes and fire-resisting doors
- Building Regulations / Part M - Accessibility, thresholds, clear openings and ease of use
- Building Regulations / Part Q - Security of new dwellings and relevant communal access points
PAS24 Communal Security Door Solutions
Find out more about our approach to PAS24 Communal Security Doors, including security, controlled access, replacement doorsets, installation and regulatory compliance. Select a section to learn more.
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PAS 24 Certified Communal Security Doors
- PAS 24 certified security options
- Fully welded steel construction
- Security-tested locks and hardware
- Suitable for new-build and replacement projects
- Designed for high-traffic communal entrances
Communal Entrance Doors for Social Housing and Apartments
- Social housing developments
- Apartment and residential blocks
- Housing association properties
- Council-owned accommodation
- Student and supported housing
- Communal corridors and shared entrances
Glazed Communal Doors, Access Control and Hardware
- Robust anti-vandal construction
- Fully welded door leaves and frames
- Heavy-duty hinges and security hardware
- Replaceable glazing cassettes
- Durable finishes for demanding environments
- Suitable for internal and external entrances
Anti-Vandal Steel Doors for High-Traffic Entrances
- Robust anti-vandal construction
- Fully welded door leaves and frames
- Heavy-duty hinges and security hardware
- Replaceable glazing cassettes
- Durable finishes for demanding environments
- Suitable for internal and external entrances
Bespoke Communal Security Door Supply and Installation
- Free initial design consultation
- Made-to-measure communal doorsets
- Support with specifications and opening sizes
- New-build and replacement door solutions
- Supply-only options available
- Nationwide delivery and installation
- UK-based project support
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Made To Measure
All doors made to fit the structural opening
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Delivery And Installation
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Frequently Asked Questions About PAS24 Communal Security Doors
Have questions about our Security doors doors? Here you’ll find straightforward answers about specifications, security, access control, installation and ongoing maintenance.
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A PAS 24 communal security door is a complete entrance doorset tested to resist methods of attack used by opportunistic intruders. It combines the door leaf, frame, glazing, locks, hinges and security hardware into one tested system for shared residential entrances.PAS 24 and STS 202 security louvre doors are tested steel doorsets that combine resistance to forced entry with permanent ventilation. The door leaf, frame, louvre panels, locks and hardware are tested as a complete security doorset.
PAS 24 communal doors are commonly installed in apartment blocks, social housing developments, council properties, housing association accommodation, student housing and other buildings with shared entrances.
PAS 24 certification confirms that the complete doorset has been tested against specified methods of forced entry. Certification applies to the tested combination of door, frame, glazing and hardware, rather than to individual components in isolation.
A PAS 24 door has undergone recognised security testing to demonstrate its resistance to forced entry. A standard communal door may be robust, but it should not be described as PAS 24 certified unless the complete doorset has been tested and approved.
Yes. PAS 24 communal security doors are well suited to social housing and housing association properties where entrances must withstand frequent use, attempted unauthorised access and potential vandalism. Their durable construction can also help reduce ongoing repair and replacement requirements.
Yes. Glazed and solid panels can be combined to suit the appearance, visibility and security requirements of the building. Security glazing and replaceable glazing cassettes are available within suitable certified doorset configurations.
PAS 24 communal doors can be specified with compatible access-control equipment, including electronic locking, intercoms, door-entry systems and controlled resident access. All hardware should be selected within the approved doorset specification to maintain its security performance.
Maxdor communal security doors use fully welded construction, robust hinges, secure glazing and heavy-duty hardware to withstand demanding, high-traffic environments. Anti-vandal features make them suitable for shared entrances where damage and misuse are a concern.
Yes. Communal security doors can be manufactured to suit new and existing structural openings, with a choice of sizes, glazing layouts, solid panels, side panels, overhead panels, colours and hardware.
Yes. Made-to-measure replacement communal doors can be manufactured for existing residential openings. Maxium Doors can assess the opening, access requirements and surrounding structure before recommending an appropriate replacement doorset.
PAS 24 certification relates to security and does not automatically confirm fire resistance. Where fire performance is required, the complete communal doorset must have separate testing and certification for the specified fire rating.
The cost depends on the opening size, door configuration, glazing, access-control system, security hardware, finish and installation requirements. Maxium Doors can provide a tailored quotation once the project details and approximate dimensions are available.
Yes. Maxium Doors supplies PAS 24 communal security doors for residential projects throughout the UK. Supply-only and professional installation services are available, with support covering specification, measuring, manufacture, delivery and fitting.