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What ’ s Blocking your Fire Exits ?
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UNCHECKED , BLOCKED fire exits are without a doubt an accident waiting to happen and should be taken seriously . Putting checking systems in place is an excellent idea but as we all know with most routines of this nature fall by the way side all too soon . Some premises are more vulnerable than others and are likely to have fire exits obstructed possibly by pallets , scaffolding , rubbish , vehicles , incorrectly opened roller shutters the list goes on .
Electronic security manufacturer , Hoyles , has not only increased its range of Exitguard fire door alarms but , at the same time , it has developed a clever way to ensure fire exit doors are regularly checked and available to be fully opened in the event of an emergency . The Exitguard fire exit door alarm is a time served favourite of the security installer and has recently taken on an additional role . The new facility is called Fire Door Checker and is now a standard feature available on all of the keypad operated Exitguards .
The Fire Door Checker has the unique facility to alert staff to Open-Check-Close as soon as the building is occupied . This is done by causing each Exitguard to give out an intermittent sound whilst strobing . Only when the fire doors have been verified will the Exitguard sounder and strobe stop . This ensures the door is available for emergency use , after which it resumes its normal security monitoring role .
This could prove invaluable to management and those responsible for safety and security ensuring that staff incorporate the checking procedure of each fire exit door into the daily routine and , at the same time , educating against the dangers of blocked fire exits .
The Fire Door Checker works simply by a switched signal from the intruder alarm , clocking machine , a time switch or independently . If a more frequent check is required the time switch option will allow the user to introduce a tighter regime of checking , suitable to their exact requirements . As well as the unique Fire Door Checker function , Hoyles Exitguard door alarm range provides a comprehensive solution for the security and prevention of misuse of fire exit doors . The different models provide options for battery , 12vdc and mains power source as well as control by either keypad or key switch .
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