50 SAFETY & SECURITY; SMOKE & FIRE PROTECTION
so it’s vital you check the suitability of specific types. Ideally, seek professional advice from your local Master Locksmiths Association (MLA)-licensed locksmith. Smart security is growing in popularity, but be careful if you are considering invest- ing in the latest technology. While the UK has for a long time had excellent security standards for mechanical security – includ- ing BS 3621, 8621, 10621, BS EN 1303, BS EN 12209 and PAS 24 for complete windows and doors – the first safety standards for smart locks have only just been published. As a result, the smart security industry as it is today has developed without this guidance, and none of the currently available smart locks have yet been tested against the new safety standards. For this reason, the considers smart security to be a secondary security measure and advises against using it as primary security.
Investing in deterrents such as alarms, timer lighting and CCTV is worthwhile. Research has shown that a home without a security system is 300 per cent more likely to be burgled, yet despite this, 70 per cent of homeowners admit they don’t have a burglar alarm. A professionally specified and fitted safe is also a great option for keeping unused valuables such as expen- sive heirlooms and jewellery out of sight.
Security can be a confusing business, and so it is always recommended that you contact your local MLA approved locksmith to give you advice on bespoke security solutions for your property and your requirements, as well as helping with installation. Most importantly, be sure to seek advice from a trusted professional. Unlike other professions, there are no restrictions on who can set themselves up as a locksmith, so quality and expertise can vary significantly.
The MLA is recognised as the only authoritative body for locksmithing by the police, and all of its members undergo strict vetting, including criminal record checks, and undertake regular training, so you can be confident they have the knowledge, experience and integrity to keep your home safe and secure.
Dr Steffan George is managing director of the Master Locksmiths Association
Helping reduce anti social behaviour
STANLEY Security, one of the UK’s leading security providers, has installed new CCTV and intercom systems at a number of residential blocks for property management company Griffin Grays. The result has been a reduction in anti-social behaviour and a more efficient way of working. STANLEY Security has installed new audio intercom systems, featuring
modern vandal proof panels on entrances and new handsets in apart- ments. It worked closely with Griffin Grays to gain access to apartments with minimal inconvenience or disruption to residents. STANLEY Security has completed work at eight sites to date with a further three underway. Each are under a ten-year contract which includes full service.
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Specialist rooflight designer Whitesales has launched the market’s first with an internal and external fire rating. Independent testing confirmed that the Em-Glaze FR30’s heat trans- fer is kept below the permissible 180°C for at least 30 minutes. Its elegant, low-profile, flat- glazed design has a fully welded aluminium
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