Door Industry Journal - Winter 2020

107 Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk Fire Doors, Safety & Security can play a significant role in not only minimising transmission but also limiting the risk of preventable fire. At Abloy, we recently worked with RSPL in Ireland to supply automatic door operators to give visitors hands-free access and egress. The specification links with the building’s access control and door entry system to ensure that staff and visitors can access the building and collect supplies safely. The automated doors work in conjunction with face recognition technology, temperature screening cameras, a visitor density control system, and ‘no-touch’ door releases. All of this technology combines to give visitors to the premises the safest experience possible. But crucially, the system is compliant thanks to an Abloy DA460 electrotechnical swing door operator, a DA147 push arm and DA103 mounting plate. Furthermore, to achieve automation these are supplemented by the EL520 motor lock, DA460 lock controller, EA280 door loop, CY326-VL single cylinder and 60-0119-SSS lever handles. Planning for the future Everyone responsible for specifying, installing and maintaining touch- free access control needs to stay up to date with relevant fire door standards, as fitting the correct system can and does saves lives. We’re finding that, more than ever, businesses need an access control system that is tailored to their needs, as there are few standard solutions that will work for everyone. Instead it’s important to be working with experts to find systems that fulfil every requirement and ticks every compliance box. At Abloy, compliance is our top priority, which is why we offer free training and we never stop working on a project until we’re certain it’s compliant and safe. Speak to us if you’ve got any doubts and we can help you get the balance right. THE door industry journal Abloy’s New Compliance Course Receives RIBA Accreditation Abloy UK has added another course to its comprehensive Academy – Electric Locking for Fire and Escape Doors. The CPD is designed to provide a greater understanding of the different types of access control systems, explaining their basic requirements and the considerations of fire safety. RIBA approved the course for giving participants the required understanding of fire and escape door safety standards. The one-hour seminar includes building regulations, legislation and ‘best practice’ standards in electric locking options and access control fundamentals. Knowledge of escape locking for fire and escape doors will provide value to many professions, from architects, system integrators, access control installers, facilities managers and owners of commercial buildings. Traditional requirements for Escape and Panic doors (BS EN 179 for Emergency Escape Hardware and BS EN 1125 for Panic Escape Hardware) are a key focus of the course. It also explores BS EN 13637, the standard for Electrically Controlled Escape doors which came into effect in 2015. Attendees will also be shown how electric locks can be used to help create Dynamic Lockdown if needed. This considers the specification and different Electric Locking solutions needed depending on the type of risk relevant to the commercial building. Pat Jeffries, Commercial Director at Abloy UK, said: “It’s fantastic to be recognised as a RIBA accredited course, that enforces the importance of continual professional development within our industry. “As the presenter of this course, I’m also a strong advocate in educating the importance of the correct specification for fire and escape doors. BS EN 179, BS EN 1125 and BS EN 13637 are all essential standards in ensuring the reliability and effectiveness of escapes to help save lives in emergencies. “The course provides vital information in keeping the highest level of safety and provides new perspectives for professionals when choosing an access control system.” To register your interest in attending a CPD seminar, please click the link: https://bit.ly/3dQjKl2 .