Door Industry Journal - Summer 2016

Secure solutions The key to installing the right door for the right application is understanding its’ purpose – convenience, fire resistance, security / escape, or a combination of these functions. When this is clear the appropriate package of hardware to fulfil these needs and conform to the respective compliances can be chosen. With this in mind, Abloy UK offers a selection of compliant security solutions that are ideal for panic and escape doors. Its range of electric locks includes motor and solenoid locks, which are the most effective forms of electric locking. The market-leading Abloy range of electric locks includes motor and solenoid locks, which are the most effective forms of electric locking, and also ensure compliance to the mandatory fire and escape standards. Compliance will evolve as time goes on, and standards will be updated as we learn of new and more effective ways of keeping people safe. So the onus is on the specifier and the facilities manager to keep up to date with the latest developments, and make sure the access control points in their building meet the require standards – after all, it could be the difference between the occupants safely escaping a fire or not. For further information about products and services available from Abloy UK, please call 01902 364 500 or email marketing@abloy.co.uk, visit www.abloy.co.uk , or visit the Abloy London Showroom at The Building Centre in London. 1 Survey carried out 27-29 August 2014 by Atomik Research on behalf of the BWF-CERTIFIRE Scheme. The sample consisted of two groups: a 500 individuals group responsible for fire safety in a variety of organisations, and a 500 consumers group aged 18-65 and nationally representative. Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk fire & security feature