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Find your perfect ‘ body ’ at Lockex 2018 …
DHF and NSI secure their places in Lockex ’ s all new ‘ Pavilion of Trade Bodies ’
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NEW TO LOCKEX 2018 – SECURITY & Fire Safety , the ‘ Pavilion of Trade Bodies ’ will provide visitors and exhibitors alike the chance to meet with leading authorities across the locksmith , autolocksmith , security and fire safety industries . Two of the latest such organisations to secure their places in the ‘ Pavilion ’ are the Door & Hardware Federation ( DHF ) and the National Security Inspectorate ( NSI ).
Celebrating its 120-year anniversary in 2017 , DHF is a non-profit association that – in its own words – has become “ the go-to place for technical advice and training ”, which in turn “ lends itself to raising the standards of the industry ”. With more than 400 members , DHF represents all the key players in the locks and building hardware , doorsets , industrial doors and shutters , domestic garage doors and automated gates sectors .
With the aim of maintaining and raising quality standards throughout the industry , it is a requirement that all DHF members must meet minimum standards of competence and all operate within a Code of Conduct governing standard of
workmanship , quality assurance , training , safety , business integrity and CE marking compliance .
Bob Perry , DHF CEO remarked : “ Being part of Lockex 2018 couldn ’ t have come at a better time for DHF and NSI . There have been significant advancements with regards to gate automation over the years , particularly pertaining to access control , and with these changing times , DHF ’ s guidance and training has never been more crucial . With that in mind we are pleased to announce that in March 2018 we updated our Technical Specification DHF TS 011 , Code of Practice for the design , manufacture , installation & maintenance of powered gates & traffic barriers and is freely available to download from our website . It ’ s steadily becoming the ‘ bible ’ for gate installers and is used as a tool by NSI to audit against for their Gate Scheme .”
“ The problem for today ’ s locksmiths , is that locks are no longer just locks and keys !” he continued , “ Modern locksmiths are now expected to work on a wide range of technologies , with locks now being commonly electronic devices which use swipe cards , key fobs and keypads for access , collectively referred to as ‘ access control systems ’”.
” DHF is thrilled to be working alongside NSI again to provide support , information and guidance to those attending .”
The NSI is the UK ’ s “ leading independent , UKAS accredited specialist certification body approving companies in the security and fire safety sectors to British and International Standards ”, with almost 50 years ’ experience of helping to protect people where they live , work and spend their leisure time . Installers of automated gates and barriers are able to become NSI approved to show their clients that they have been independently audited against the DHF code of practice , and authorised to issue Certificates of Compliance to clients of new powered gates and barriers installed in accordance with the DHF Code of Practice .
Richard Jenkins , NSI ’ s Chief Executive commented : “ We are very much looking forward to exhibiting alongside the DHF at this year ’ s Lockex . NSI is committed to raising safety standards , improving the reputation of the security industry , and reducing the risk presented by unsafe gates . We are proud of our collaboration with the DHF in working together to achieve these goals .”
The DHF and NSI will be joining organisations such the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers ( GAI ), Security System and Alarm Inspection Board ( SSAIB ), Fire Door Inspection Scheme ( FDIS ) and UK Construction Week . With notable names from all industries on hand to discuss the latest certifications , CPD points and exclusive master classes and workshops , visitors will be secure in the knowledge that – at Lockex 2018 – Security & Fire Safety – they ’ re with the very best in the business .
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