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Era Celebrates Seven-Year Partnership With Neighbourhood Watch
» ERA , ONE OF THE UK ’ S LEADING home security and fenestration component providers , has renewed its partnership with Neighbourhood Watch , the largest voluntary crime prevention movement in England and Wales , for a seventh consecutive year to help reduce crime and create safer communities .
As part of this year ’ s partnership ERA has become the first official corporate sponsor of Neighbourhood Watch ’ s Community Safety Charter , which forms a core element of the organisation ’ s strategy for tackling antisocial behaviour and crimes in public spaces .
One year since its inception , over 1,320 organisations and individuals have signed up to the Charter to support individuals in being united , dynamic and safeguarded .
Helen Downer , UK and Ireland President of ERA ’ s parent company , Tyman , commented : “ Neighbourhood Watch has an incomparable influence on communities across England and Wales , so we are extremely proud to be supporting them in providing individuals with the very best crime prevention products and security advice .”
As Neighbourhood Watch ’ s primary smart security sponsor , the longterm partnership demonstrates ERA ’ s ongoing commitment to making communities safer through product innovation and expert advice that provides homeowners with the highest standards of protection and peace of mind .
John Hayward-Cripps , CEO of Neighbourhood Watch , commented : “ As a leading provider of conventional security solutions and more recently smart security solutions , ERA supports us in assisting homeowners in advancing their security , which helps achieves better wellbeing and safer communities as a result .
“ We are thrilled to announce the extension of our close partnership with ERA to drive the very best crime prevention techniques and advice to ensure our members and all homeowners feel increased pride and satisfaction .”
For further information on ERA ’ s diverse portfolio of security products , including its smart home offering , visit www . eraeverywhere . com or contact the sales team on 01922 490 000 or email info @ eraeverywhere . com
ERA AND GGF RAISE AWARENESS OF PART F COMPLIANCE
» ERA , ONE OF THE UK ’ S LEADING home security and fenestration component providers , is working with the Glass and Glazing Federation ( GGF ) to raise awareness of the updated Building Regulations Part F1:2010 with professional installers .
The updated guidance to Approved Document F of the Building Regulations was published on the 15th December 2021 and came into effect on 15th June 2022 . Some installers may still be unaware of the changes , and as a result , could be fitting noncompliant systems in homes throughout England .
The updates to Approved Document F – Background Ventilation require replacement windows to be fitted with trickle vents , regardless of whether or not they currently have a trickle vent fitted . The minimum ventilation requirement for a replacement window is 8000 EQA in habitable rooms and kitchens , and 4000 EQA in a bathroom , meaning the older 2000 / 3000 / 4000 vents are now redundant .
All vents are also required to have the EA performance stamped on the internal section of the trickle vent to establish what vent is currently being used and if it complies with the new requirements .
Kevin Jones , Senior Technical Officer at the Glass and Glazing Federation , said : “ With better performing windows and doors comes an increase in airtightness to buildings . The changes within Approved Document F to increase the provision of background ventilation will ensure the homes we live in can continue to provide the fresh air we need to live a healthy lifestyle as well as protect our homes from damp and mould .”
The GGF and ERA are encouraging industry professionals to ensure trickle vents such as 2500 , 4000 or 5000 link vents are installed as part of retrofit or new build residential projects to ensure compliance with the latest regulations .
Graham Colls , Head of Technical Product at ERA , said : “ As one of the industry ’ s leading hardware suppliers , we are in regular contact with our extensive customer base of window manufacturers and are working collaboratively with them to educate installers who may not be aware of the latest updates .”
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