Door Industry Journal - Winter 2016

106 THE door industry journal winter 2016 building hardware Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk INTRATONE LAUNCHES NEW APP PUTTING THE ‘CONTROL’ INTO ACCESS CONTROL Intratone, one of Europe’s largest access control specialists, has launched a new App that allows users to control access to their property from anywhere in the world through their smartphone, tablet or mobile device. Ideally suited to Housing Associations, Social Housing projects and wider ‘care’ environments, and used in conjunction with Intratone’s existing door entry systems, the 4G-based Video Mobile App enables residents not only to ‘see’ who is at their door but also grant access to legitimate visitors such as friends, family and essential care workers. The App is simple to use: the visitor’s image appears directly on the mobile giving the user the option of opening the door directly, speaking to the visitor to confirm their identity and purpose for the call, or hanging up. Anthony Plasse, UK Sales Manager for Intratone, says that the App is already being well received: “Response to the App so far has been encouraging, especially for smaller systems where the technology adds a further level of flexibility and control. “As opposed to traditional ‘fixed’ door entry systems, the App can be carried with you and is therefore especially useful for the elderly or less agile who now don’t even have to move to see who is at the door. It also ensures that essential visits won’t be missed.” Intratone manufactures a range of cost-effective door-entry and access control solutions designed around the customer need. Its systems are installed across a range of Housing Association, Social Housing and Private Properties throughout the UK and Europe. For more information visit www.intratone.com Avoid fines for fire safety breaches Fire safety breaches can result in hefty fines and jail sentences. ASSA ABLOY UK, a division of the global leader in door opening solutions, offers advice on door closers in relation to fire safety. According to Atomik Research, 45% of people responsible for fire safety in their organisations say they would not know how to spot a suspect fire door. Door closers play a critical part in fire and smoke protection. ASSA ABLOY UK’s DC700G-FM Free-Motion® door closer is the first door closer for door widths up to 1400mm that combines a free-swing function with Cam-Motion® technology, allowing users to operate fire doors with the same low forces as non-fire doors. This replicates the absence of a door closer, but offers reliable closing in the event of a fire. Ideal for providing barrier free access, the DC700G-FM Free-Motion® door closer satisfies BS8300, helping towards meeting the requirements of Approved Doc M and The Equalities Act 2010 for building owners, users and visitors. The product is also suitable for use in schools, hospitals or residential homes where the young, elderly or infirm may struggle with the forces associated with conventional door controls. David Hindle, Head of Door Closer Sales at ASSA ABLOY UK, said: “Shaftesbury Care Group Ltd has recently been hit with a hefty fine and costs totalling £410,000 due to fire safety failings at a care home. This serves as stark warning to businesses that failing to carry out fire safety responsibilities can have detrimental consequences.” “It is essential that those responsible for fire safety within organisations ensure the correct door closers are installed. Door closers on fire and smoke protection doors can be a complex matter, since they must present the user with the lowest possible opening forces, whilst still retaining a high closing force in line with legislation. Both of these requirements are met with the DC700G-FM Free-Motion® door closer, which makes a controlled fire door as easy to use as an uncontrolled free-swing door.” For further information, visit http://www.assaabloy.co.uk/Door-closers