The Locksmith Journal Sep-Oct 2016 - Issue 46 | Page 6

6 • INDUSTRYNEWS PROUD SPONSORS OF THIS PAGE 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 nonfire 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 DC700GF