Hardware Extra
Convenience is Key to Security at the University of Hull
» IN THE STUDENT accommodation sector , the need to offer excellent levels of safety and security to students needs to be balanced with convenience for the estates department . Traditional keys still provide the best solution for both sides of this equation , which is why a bespoke solution from Locking Systems , part of UAP Ltd , was chosen for the refurbishment of 12 student blocks at the University of Hull .
Refurbishment contractor , Bristol based Harris Evolution , devised a security strategy with a hierarchy of key control . The locks fitted needed a single key to open both the apartment door and each student ’ s study bedroom , while preventing access to each apartment from others in the block and access to each en-suite room from others in their apartment . At the same time , the locking strategy needed to allow the estates department to gain emergency and maintenance access without the nuisance of a
duplicate key for every lock , so a single master key for authorised access to any apartment or student room was also an essential part of the brief . Harris Evolution turned to architectural ironmongery specialist , Bristol based Miles Architectural Ironmongery , to commission the locks and keys from Locking Systems .
Ensuring the lock barrels were compatible with the existing lock cases , Locking Systems designed each of the 700 lock cylinders with individual pin configurations . This enables a single key to open both the apartment and private study bedroom door , with just 8 master keys to operate all locks across the blocks . The lock barrels were manufactured at
the company ’ s factory in Gateshead , with the pinning for each lock carried out by hand and the keys machine-cut for precision accuracy , smooth operation and reliable security . Two keys were provided for each lock and , as part of the security strategy , patent protected keys were supplied to prevent unauthorised duplication at a high street provider , safeguarding against sub-letting , non-paying additional tenants and theft . In addition , a number of additional master-keyed cylinder locks , for loft hatches and electrical cupboards , were provided with a single master key and all locks and keys were produced aligned to the installation schedule for the phased refurbishment .
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CASE STUDY
SPECIFICATION :
Foot Pull FPH1190
OVERVIEW :
Carlisle Brass seek to engineer products to improve and add ease to our customers lives and wellbeing .
A development during 2020 ’ s difficult Covid-19 pandemic .
Designed in effort to minimise the transference of Covid-19 and other germs on handles and doors to aid protection for each every one of us , helping to reduce the spread of infections .
This foot pull can significantly reduce and the spread of germs in toilets and other busy environments . Merchant Channel Head , Carl Smith said : “ The foot-pull was designed and manufactured in double quick time in reaction to the pandemic and as we come out of these grim times public perception on the importance of handwashing and hygiene will remain strong .
“ We are confident this product will become one of our bestselling lines from our Eurospec commercial brand as hygiene will be high on the priority lists of architects and specifiers moving forward .”
EASY TO USE PLACING FOOT ON TOP AND PULLING
The stainless-steel pull is to be mounted on the bottom of the door , the door can be opened using the foot to pull it , resulting in the user not having to ever touch the door or handle .
Pull is supplied complete with fixings and an awareness sticker for the door .
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