Boiler & Gas Safety Feature


Whatever challenges a landlord faces in terms of gas safety, there are three areas that are pivotal in meeting regulatory demands: accurate data, fit for purpose systems and processes, and of course, effective communication – both within the organisation, with residents and with contractors


sector has much more knowledge and shared experience of how to access properties safely and allay residents’ fears. It is believed that access will not drop as low as it did in the initial lockdown. Still, landlords need to ensure they have the systems in place to record what


servicing and parts replacement is required, at the manufacturers specified time intervals. If these are not conducted and/or not recorded correctly this can cause major issues. For instance, if a problem subsequently arises and the landlord is required to demonstrate ongoing maintenance to an external body, or there is a change of contractor part way through a servicing regime, there will be inadequate records to determine what stage of their service interval appliances are in. Whatever challenges a landlord faces in terms of gas safety, there are three


areas that are pivotal in meeting regulatory demands: accurate data, fit for purpose systems and processes, and of course, effective communication – both within the organisation, with residents and with contractors. Gas engineers must also be highly trained and supported to do their jobs safely.


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Sentry Doors, the fast-growing provider of fire safety doors to the social housing sector, is reflecting significant investment with a fresh new brand and website, showcasing its bespoke and fully compliant FD30 and FD60 fire safety door sets. Established in 1989 to offer a reliable solution to fire door safety the company has recently celebrated its 30-year anniversary and is going from strength to strength. With an established team, a catalogue of certification, and a product and service offering built on quality, the brand is well positioned as the supplier of choice for timber fire door sets. In celebration of this rich heritage and signifying strategic growth plans, the company is pleased and excited to announce a resigned and refreshed brand identity. The company is constantly developing their door sets to meet the very latest design and safety standards, so felt it only necessary to update the brand image too. This refreshed identity is being launched alongside a dynamic, redeveloped website which is designed to make it as easy as possible for customers to navigate through the extensive product range to find the fully certified timber fire door set they are looking for. This redeveloped website will include regular case studies, blogs, a virtual factory tour with many new features to be announced. Managing Director Ty Aziz sees this as an important step in celebrating the success of the business and preparing for future growth plans: “Sentry doors has built a strong reputation and even stronger customer relationships, and this is a vital step in solidifying this.”


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