HARDWARE & SECURITY
Mortise Lockcases designed to meet spefication
Many security professional resellers work alongside specifiers and architects to offer products that meet building regulations , which is imperative to help prevent detrimental fire-related incidents and illustrates the importance of incorporating building materials holding the stamp of approval .
» DOORS , IRONMONGERY and lock cases can help restrict the initial development of a fire . A properly fitting and working fire-resistant door , accompanied by CE marked ironmongery and mortise locks , can help to suppress a fire by limiting the amount of oxygen available to it and with the necessary restrictions on the spread of fire .
A closed fire-resistant door is designed to survive a direct fire attack for a defined period . The DOM D31 DIN locking range is checked to prevent and reduce the propagation of passive flames by up to 240 minutes . Both the Premium and Contract ranges of D31 Mortise locks are available with 20mm , 24mm forex and 60 , 65 or 70mm backsets .
To initiate this test , a UK door manufacturer Bradbury Group supplied two door sets to Warrington Fire . After approximately 240 minutes , and rising temperatures of up to 1160 Degrees Celsius , there were no traces of active flames reaching the door , and the lock case remained intact . By meeting this test method , it proves in the event of a fire the D31 Single Mortise Locks meets all fire resistance standards to BS EN 1363-1 and EN 12209 .
This greatly limits the spread of fire through a building , allowing more time to clear the premises and initiate fire safety personnel , such as sprinklers and firefighters , to perform their duties .
The availability of safe escape routes is a condition of the Construction Regulations to cover escape routes . Any door opening on an escape route or operating over an escape route is likely to be marked with a fire-resistant door to ensure that people using the path are safe from fire while they escape .
Designed for areas where high performance , strength and durability are essential , the D31 range of locks and latches cover an extensive range of specifications including contract lockcases ; For traditional styled buildings and Premium lockcases designed to meet the requirements of modern building types ; each include sash lock , deadlock , mortice latch , deadlocking night latch , bathroom lock .
Tested to more than one million + cycles , D31 mortise lockcases offer assured strength and is supported by its superior durability , meeting the BS EN 12209 standard and offered with a 5-year guarantee .
UK National Sales Manager Mr Lloyd Chitty comments , “ This is a great development for our mechanical locking range , and works in line with fire and safety regulations for buildings and door safety . We look
Features and benefits
Bathroom lockcase can be locked and unlocked using a thumb-turn from the inside . It also has extra security with its Saw & Drill protection .
Deadbolt lockcase can be operated with a standard European Profile cylinder . The retractable deadbolt secures the door in place and offers extra security with its Saw & Drill protection .
Latch lockcase is ideal for internal doors . The latch provides a simple way of keeping a door closed . In case of emergency , the lockcase can be operated with the handle alone .
Night latch lockcase is compatible with electronic strikes and will automatically lock the door when it ’ s closed without using a key . A key is needed to open the door from the outside
Sashlock lockcase can be operated with a standard European Profile cylinder . The retractable deadbolt and latch secures the door in place and offers extra security with its Saw & Drill protection
forward to working alongside our resellers to ensure we bring you the best products to ensure standards are met and security is always kept at the forefront .”
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