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SAFETY CHECK As the role of door hardware expands and fire safety continues to make the headlines, Karen Trigg outlines the importance of hardware selection and reminds decision makers of how routine checks can save lives.
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oor hardware is more than just a cosmetic consideration. In fact, it plays a role in the operational integrity of a building, and more crucially, is a key element of a facility’s fire safety and security. Fire doors and their accompanying hardware in particular, require special
attention. Install equipment that’s ineffecient and suddenly you could put a whole building’s network of fire safety measures at risk. And in light of this year’s debate on the Government’s planned fire safety reforms, the importance of fire door hardware is now more valued than ever.
The expanding role of hardware is also giving decision makers extra considerations to make when choosing hardware. From ease of integration to the flow of movement – various factors can dictate a decision, potentially overwhelming some. Yet, decision makers must
The performance of self-closers should be checked quarterly
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