BS 7582:2021 pdf download – Reconditioning of used safes and secure safe cabinets — Code of practice 5Reconditioning operations 5.1General The safe should be inspected for evidence of attack or opening following a lock-out. Any damage tothe body or door, especially drilled holes or part holes, should be repaired to restore the originalstrength, hardness, toughness, and thermal cutting resistance.A check that the door is central in itsframe and for wear of hinge pivots should be carried out. NOTE 1 The original safe manufacturer, without accepting any legal liability, might be prepared to offer adviceregarding safes of their own manufacture, based on information supplied to them. Any principal working part replaced in reconditioning a safe should be an authentic part suppliedby the original manufacturer; or a part of equivalent or better quality where the authentic partis unavailable.Replacement locks should be certified to BS EN 1300 in accordance with therequirements of the relevant standard for the safe. Where an identical lock is no longer available, a lock of equivalent or higher specification shouldbe fitted.The replacement lock should have no detrimental effects to the boltwork mechanismand should operate in line with the original design. The size and type of lock bolt, along with theminimum engagement should not be less than the original. NOTE 2 Where a proprietary item, such as a lock is part of the original specification of the safe, an identicalreplacement may be obtained elsewhere. Any specific information relating to the reconditioning of a used safe, which could be of assistancein its later compromise, should be the subject of a stringent security discipline by the organizationresponsible for carrying out the reconditioning operations. A record of upgrades should be providedwith the reconditioned safe. Safes with a certified label claiming compliance with the relevant standards covered by the scope ofthis standard should be restored to the grade claimed but no higher grade can be claimed. Specialist advice should be sought before handling safes known to contain hazardous materials, suchas, but not limited to, asbestos. NOTE 3 Asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999.It was mainly used in the house building industry, however,asbestos can be found in a few safes prior to this date, although not used by many manufacturers. 5.2Boltwork and locks5.2.1 Boltwork Boltwork should be checked for wear, then cleaned and lubricated with graphite or a similarsubstance,e.g. a non abrasive grease, and then reinstated. NOTE Lithium grease or copper grease would...
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