Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 11 THE door industry journal summer 2024 Industry News • Enhanced Screening Processes: Entrance solutions would need to incorporate more robust screening processes to detect potential threats, such as weapons or explosives. This might involve the deployment of metal detectors, X-ray scanners, or explosive trace detection technologies to supplement traditional bag checks and pat-downs. • Focus on User Experience: While security is paramount, venue owners would also need to prioritise the user experience to minimise disruption and maintain a positive guest experience. Entrance solutions providers will need to innovate solutions that balance security requirements with efficiency and convenience, incorporating speed lanes for pre-screened individuals to reduce wait times. • Regulatory Compliance: Entrance solutions would need to adhere to stringent regulatory requirements mandated by ‘Martyn’s Law’. This could involve certifications for security standards, regular audits of entrance control systems and ongoing training for staff to ensure compliance with evolving security protocols. Darren Hyde, Technical Training Manager for the Automatic Door Suppliers Association, believes that one of the potential ways to reduce risk would be using Powered Pedestrian Doors (PPDs) with lock down systems, in conjunction with internal powered operated entrance control equipment (POPECE) - speed lanes or turnstiles. “For PPDs, security must always be matched with user safety,” he says. “A correctly specified system can achieve both. The latest version of Standard EN 16005:2023 highlights the need to prevent contact with users if they are vulnerable. Risk assessments to ensure the correct level of safety is paramount to create a safe system for all users. It is possible to achieve this while installing a system that can meet the latest security standards. ADSA has produced a document that advises on the difference between all these different security standards which is available to all its members.” In 2022, the first standard for safety in use of POPECE – BS EN 17352 - was published. This has subsequently been harmonised/designated to become a minimum legal requirement for safety levels. Some of these products not only work as a deterrent but can also add higher levels of security. Just like PPDs, it is essential that these products are correctly specified to meet building security and users’ safety requirements. If it is probable that vulnerable traffic could be using POPECE equipment, it is essential that the levels of safety defined within EN 17352 are exceeded. Adds Darren: “Correctly specified POPECE equipment fitted with smart access control, could assist in verifying identities and numbers of persons that are within the building. They could also interface with facial recognition equipment to further boost security measures, similar to those that you see in some modern airports.” Although legal requirements may still be a year away, architects and venue owners are being urged to consider requirements now to incorporate with new developments or plan retrofit requirements for existing ones. The need for preparation in the management of such buildings was highlighted in recent weeks. Co-op Live, a new 23,500-capacity venue in Manchester – the same city as the 2017 attack – hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. It was forced to cancel scheduled gigs by comedian Peter Kay due to ‘safety concerns and delayed power tests’. Developed as the UK’s largest arena, it is ‘fully electric’ but test issues at its launch prompted the resignation of its general manager. This only underlines the need to address all aspects of integration and smart building control and similarly, the automatic door industry must do the same in respect of the development of innovative solutions and the development of its people. Likewise, architects, specifiers, building owners and managers need to plan for sizeable work projects and make themselves aware of market solutions that can adequately address all needs. ADSA provides training on standards for both PPD and POPECE. For more information on membership and training courses visit: www.adsa.org.uk or phone 01827 216136.
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