HARDWARE & SECURITY
FIRE DOOR HARDWARE SOLUTIONS – SIMPLIFYING THE PROCESS FOR INSTALLERS
» ARRONE AND FALCON TIMBER have announced a successful joint fire test that has made it easier for installers to source a full package of compliant hardware for commercial fire doors .
Architectural ironmongery manufacturer ARRONE and Falcon Timber , formerly known as Falcon Panel Products , have tested a range of door hardware with Falcon ’ s Strebord 44 FD30 to provide installers with a complete set of fire door products that can be purchased off the shelf .
The combination of the products can offer a complete solution for fire door requirements in commercial buildings by providing products to suit a range of common door applications . The combination of products will provide solutions for doors needed to be nonlocking , latch / locking , deadlocking , as well as any riser / storage rooms or bathroom doors .
The mix of products tested include AR8182 ball bearing hinges , AR1500 size 2-4 door closer , intumescent and fire door signage , with choice of lever handle and pull handles escutcheons , locks and latches depending on where the door will be fitted . Thumb turns and push plates are also covered on the evidence Ged Ryan , CEO of HOPPE ( UK ), said : “ Choosing products for fire doors can be complex . Installers often have to navigate several test sheets , symbols and quality
marks to know which hardware is suitable for use on fire doors , and even this is dependent on the type of building the fire door is fitted in .
“ When it comes to fire doors , there is no room for error : they are a life-saving feature . We ’ ve worked with Falcon Timber to help make the specification of fire doors and associated hardware as simple as possible . We can provide further support to installers and help them to give their customers confidence in the performance of their new fire doors .”
The products have been included on a EN 1634-1:2014 + A1:2018 fire test specifically for use as a door assembly system with Strebord 44 fire doors .
For more information on the products used on the test , please contact HOPPE UK by telephone 01902 484410 or email : info . uk @ hoppe . com www . hoppe . com / gb-en /
One lock , three modes of entry , all seven days of access control
» IN 2022 , THE COMMUNITY SECURITY Trust recorded 1,652 anti-Jewish hate incidents nationwide , one of the highest numbers ever reported . With 78 % of these incidents taking place offline , it is increasingly important that the buildings used by Jewish communities are protected against security breaches and attacks .
In March this year , the UK Government announced increased funding for security measures to better protect Jewish communities from vile antisemitic attacks . However , synagogues and faith schools adhering to the sabbath face unique security challenges due to the rules in place for when electricity can and cannot be used .
These buildings require a multifunctioning lock that offers secure , controlled access on the days when electricity is being used , as well as the days it is not .
Visit www . surelockmcgill . com find out how the Trent , from Surelock McGill , provides three methods of controlled , keyless entry to meet both the security needs of the building and the religious beliefs of the Jewish communities who frequent them .
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