Fire Safety & Security
SALAMANDER RANGE PROVIDES FIRE DOOR ACCESS SOLUTION FOR HOSPITALS
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GEOFIRE HAS BEEN AWARDED A ten-year agreement to supply and install its Salamander range of fire door holders and closers into one of the largest hospital trusts in the UK .
Geofire was one of two companies in the industry to have its products put to the test by the trust ’ s Fire Safety Officer . After careful consideration , the radio-controlled Salamander products were voted unanimously as the best / most appropriate by the trust ’ s expert panel .
Each Salamander device connects wirelessly to a mains-powered controller unit , which is easily connected to the existing fire alarm system . The system is suitable for a BS7273-4 critical actuation ( category A ) installation to ensure that fire doors will safely close in the event of a fault or fire . One controller unit can manage up to 99 fire door closers or fire door holders . Geofire ’ s Salamander range of radio controlled fire door safety products are all battery-powered and wire-free , thus saving time , installation costs and disruption to a building ’ s fabric or occupants . Both the fire door holder and closer are fitted to the top of the door ensuring a hygienic installation and minimising damage to the units .
www . geofire . co . uk
PUBLIC BUILDINGS TO GET NEW DOOR CLOSER TECHNOLOGY
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FACILITIES AND ESTATE MANAGERS can cover both safety and accessibility requirements within buildings thanks to a new high efficiency door closer range from HOPPE ( UK ).
Designed to meet fire regulations without compromising on security , the new Cam- Action range caters for power sizes 2 to 5 making it the ideal hardware solution for public buildings .
Door closers have a vital role when it comes to keeping building occupants safe in the event of a fire . The closer ensures that the
door is closed fully into the frame , helping to prevent the spread of fire , smoke and other toxic gases .
The HOPPE ( UK ) Cam-Action range has been tested to BS EN 1634 Part 1 , making it suitable for use on 30 , 60 and 120-minute timber fire doors – the requirement in most public buildings .
Fire doors can be difficult to open for some building users . The Cam-Action closer is designed with a low opening force , enabling everyone to move around the building with ease . It also meets the accessibility recommendations of BS8300 and Approved Document M .
http :// www . hoppe . com / gb / en // home
Skills for Security update
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SKILLS FOR SECURITY IS AMONG the first of the training providers to offer the new Fire , Emergency and Security Systems apprenticeship standard .
The new apprenticeship focuses on employer designed standards to ensure that the training and assessment apprentices receive meets precise industry standards . It is at Level 3 and mapped out as a three year programme , replacing the previous Security Systems frameworks , which were offered at both Levels 2 and 3 .
Skills for Security aims to continue as an industry leading performer in apprenticeship delivery . Data analysis shows that the organisation performs well above industry averages in areas such as overall and timely achievement rates and retention rates in all age bands .
‘ an industry leading performer in apprenticeship delivery ’
Peter Sherry , Interim Director of Skills for Security , comments : “ I believe that the changes brought in with the new
Fire , Emergency and Security Systems apprenticeship standard will result in many positive outcomes for our industry ; not least , ensuring that all apprentices complete at Level 3 , following a comprehensive programme that builds and improves on the previous framework .”
Peter adds : “ It is important to me that Skills for Security leads the way in adapting to and embracing changes to apprenticeship delivery . This is why I am delighted to invite both levy and non-levy paying employers to contact us to arrange the sign up of their new apprentice recruits .”
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