Clearview National November 2019 - Issue 216 | Page 65

HARDWARE SIMPLIFYING THE SPECIFICATION PROCESS A new guide on architectural ironmongery and security has been launched for architects and specifiers. » » THE SPECIFIER’S GUIDE TO Ironmongery and Security is one of five guides created by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) to ensure that anyone involved in the specification of architectural ironmongery has access to the latest, best practice advice. All of the guides are available to download for free from the GAI website. “We have produced these guides to ensure that all constructison industry professionals have access to comprehensive guidelines and best practice covering all aspects of architectural ironmongery,” said Douglas Masterson, technical manager at the GAI. “We recognise that specifying architectural ironmongery can be complex, so we’ve pulled together all of the information a specifier will need to ensure the hardware is not only compliant but also performs as expected and suits the environment it is being used in.” The Specifier’s Guide to Ironmongery and Security helps specifiers to navigate security issues that they may face relating to doors. The guide covers mortice locks, including a breakdown of the main types of mortice locks and where they can be used. It also includes the different shapes of cylinders and how they work within a master key system, and electronic locks that can be used as part of an access control system. It provides an in-depth look at PAS 24, Approved Document Q, relevant British and European Standards, and industry certification schemes. The guide has been endorsed by Secured by Design, the official UK Police security initiative. Kenny McHugh, Secured by Design Senior Development Officer, said: “The GAI Specifier’s Guide to Ironmongery and Security is an excellent document and will be an invaluable ‘go-to guide’ for Police Crime Prevention and Designing out Crime officers. These officers play a crucial role, working with architects, developers and contractors to ensure that appropriate guidance is given around how the correct specification of door and window ironmongery hardware can help in respect of security issues in a building”. The other Specifier’s Guides cover access control, fire and escape doors, accessibility and specialist applications. All five guides can be downloaded from the GAI website. www.gai.org.uk RegAI Look for the ELITE RegAI status is the benchmark standard for architectural ironmongers. If you’re specifying or scheduling door or window hardware for your next project, enlist the help of a RegAI. The Institute of Architectural Ironmongers (IAI) is the leading professional body representing the interests of individuals working in the industry. If you want an AI who is completely up-to-date with industry standards, regulations and legislation, you need a RegAI. F ind your nearest RegAI at www.gai.org.uk/RegAI-locator To f ind out more contact us today T: [phone] E: [email protected] C L E A RV I E W-U K . C O M » N OV 2019 » 65