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GAI PUBLISHES TWO NEW LEGAL AND TECHNICAL UPDATES
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DOOR AND WINDOW hardware specialists can now benefit from two new technical briefings from the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers ( GAI ).
‘ The GAI Guide to Door Closing Devices ’ is designed to give architectural ironmongers , architectural technologists , designers and specifiers clear guidance on how to specify and
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supply door closing devices for self-closing fire doors . It covers the role of a door closer , CE marking , permitted power sizes and functions , fire testing and third-party certification .
The other new technical briefing , ‘ GAI Guidance on Rebranding ’, outlines the changes from the Group of Notified Bodies ’ interim guidance document released in November 2017 . The guidance
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marks a change in Construction Products Regulation policy regarding the use of notified body certificates by any manufacturer that rebrands another ’ s products . The Guild has created its technical briefing to outline these changes and to give clarity on definitions to members .
GAI technical manager , Douglas Masterson , said : “ The Guild continues to produce and
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update its technical briefings as part of its commitment to providing high quality technical advice to members . It is important that ironmongery professionals continue to keep up-to-date with the latest industry standards and best practice in order to pass on the best service and advice to their customers .”
www . gai . org . uk
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The problem-solving web portal lets companies select the products they want to offer employees , who can then use an individual login to place an order . Employees around the world can access the portal at a time that ’ s convenient to them and navigate in their native language .
Businesses set the agreed products , manage budgets , and can design the platform to incorporate its own branding . With a comprehensive order overview , spend reports , and powerful tracking capabilities it ’ s becoming the essential way for companies to order practical , comfortable clothing for staff worldwide .
Angus Long , Global Technical Manager of Skanwear , said , “ Safeline provides the perfect solution to ensure safety garments and accessories are deployed throughout the whole of the workforce . The platform recognises that workers will have their
‘ effectively manage equipment and budgets without compromising on safety or quality ’
own personal preference for the items they use and gives them the freedom to choose from lines already selected , benefiting both employers and employees without adding time consuming tasks .”
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ASTRA CLOSERS TOWER OVER LONDON DOCKLANDS
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HUNDREDS OF ASTRA 3000 SERIES concealed door closers are making a safe , reliable and efficient contribution to the chic interior design scheme in Arena Tower , in the capital city ’ s Docklands .
The Astra door closers were chosen by the architectural ironmonger John Planck Ltd ; its ironmongers worked closely with developers Galliard Homes to create a scheme that is not only visually stunning but complies with all fire , accessibility and security regulations .
Unlike other jamb-mounted concealed closers on the market , the Astra 3000 series is fully controlled and adjustable ,
making it a viable alternative to overhead products . This adjustability helps specifiers to achieve doors which comply with the Equality Act 2010 , Building Regs and PAS 24 for entrance doors and the RRO for fire doors . The Size 3 version ( 3003 ) is approved to EN1154 ( when the power latching action is set to maximum ) and CE marked . Fire tests in accordance with BSEN 1634-1:2000 and BSEN 1634- 1:1999 have also been carried out .
Astra ’ s 3000 series is manufactured in the UK , in four different power sizes with adjustable closing speed and latching action for different size and weights of doors . A unique hydraulic piston assembly offers an adjustable , controlled rate of door closure together with an adjustable ‘ snap action ’ for overcoming the latch .
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