Chosen for its dual functionality the Twin handrails incorporates an upper handrail as support for people who require assistance and a lower robust protection rail, which guards both the handrail and the walls from marking and damage. Fire doors in…
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The FP200 and FP400 from Strand Hardware Ltd have now been tested at EXOVA to BS8613: 2017 Finger Protection for Pedestrian doors, achieving Class 2 which is the highest level in the UK. This standard gives a benchmark for professional…
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Coopers Fire RIBA Approved CPD’s provide a comprehensive, educational seminar that are designed to provide Architects, Building Control Officers and Fire Professionals with a greater understanding of fire and smoke curtains and the governing standards that regulate their use. By…
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Aico, the UK’s market leader in domestic mains powered Fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) detection, has now commenced its flagship Apprenticeship Programme. Aico received over fifty applications from potential apprentices over the summer, with four Apprentices commencing employment in September…
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Coopers Fire RIBA approved CPD provide a comprehensive, educational seminar that are designed to provide Architects, Building Control Officers and Fire Professionals with a greater understanding of fire and smoke curtains and the governing standards that regulate their use. By…
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That old and rusting steel barrier you might see in some dark warehouse on an even darker industrial estate – what impression does it give? Care or neglect? Brightness or dullness? Safety or danger? Likely it gives a negative impression,…
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We are all aware that CPD is obligatory for architects in the UK. With Chartered Members of the Royal Institute of British Architects having to undertake 35 hours of learning every year, 20 of which must come from the 10…
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The Scottish Government has recently published wide-ranging headline proposals extending current minimum alarm provision for private rented housing to all other tenures, including social and owner-occupied homes. For fire protection, this means interconnected smoke alarms in principal living rooms and…
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Yeoman Shield’s new Rub Rail was installed at Quarrydale Academy, along the left and right-hand walls of newly commissioned classrooms, to prevent impact damage from the movement of chairs, tables and equipment. The mid grey colour chosen was subtle enough…
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Elfab, a global manufacturer of pressure relief products, has selected a high performance fire system from Advanced for installation at its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility. Elfab designs and manufactures rupture discs, explosion vents and detection systems for use in…
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Whitesales have launched their latest innovation in mechanical smoke control. The Es-SHEV Mechanical Pod is a modular smoke ventilation system. It gives a guaranteed flow rate and pressure performance and is available in a choice of sizes for smoke ventilation…
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The stylish Securefast Easy Code SBL 365 digital locks combines quality and reliability with a robust solid construction together with some of the most comprehensive all round features and benefits, when compared to other digital locks on the market. Fully…
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More than 15,000 students and staff at Chichester College, one of the largest education institutions in the South of England, are now being protected by industry-leading fire panels from Advanced. MxPro 5 panels from Advanced were selected to protect the…
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Glidevale has updated its loft hatch range to make product selection and identification easier. The new range includes push-up and hinge-down models with new branded packaging to benefit both stockists for merchandising purposes and housebuilders for ease of identification on…
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In an uncertain world, smoke, heat and CO alarms are the first line of defence against fire and carbon monoxide poisoning, providing critical early warning for occupants. Thakeham, one of the leading residential developers in the South East, ensures peace of mind for its…
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