Safety & Security; Interiors; Structural Components


Te guidance is aimed at making sure all responsible persons with a duty to conduct fire door and entrance door checks within halls of residence carry out robust inspections of their door closers. Tis involves asking themselves the following key questions: • Is the closer fitted in the correct position? • Is it still attached correctly to the door and frame or has it become loose or dropped?


• Has it been damaged in any way? • Does it allow the door to open smoothly? • Does it close the door in a controlled manner? • Are all of the screws and other fixings still tightly in place? • And, are there any signs of fluid on the outside of the door closer or on the face of the door?


Fire Doors Feature


When a door closer doesn’t function properly, it directly impacts the performance of the fire door it has been fitted to. For instance, the door opening too slowly or closing too quickly or only partially opening and closing, makes it less effective in the event of a fire. More specifically, faulty door closers can result in doors not latching


correctly when opened to 5° or 75 mm, taking too long to close (within 25 seconds is considered best practice) and not easily opening by up to at least 70°. Door closers are essential for making sure fire and entrance doors are fully


functional and, more importantly, ensuring fires are contained as much as possible within halls of residence to ensure the safety of its occupants.


Rob Adams is technical manager for Arrone F. Ball smoothing compound raises the level


F. Ball’s new Stopgap 1600 smoothing compound has provided a fast-track solution


as part of the ground-


fl oor refurbishment of a residential property. T e surface was fi rst primed with Stopgap P131, diluted with four parts water, before Stopgap 400 Repair was used to make minor repairs to the subfl oor and raise the fl oor level. Stopgap 1600 fast-drying, fi bre-reinforced smoothing compound was then applied. T e product is formulated especially for use over underfl oor heating systems and can be applied between 3 mm to 40 mm thick to encapsulate electrical wired or water-fed systems installed over internal subfl oors.


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Leading manufacturer of fi re safety equipment, Kidde Safety Europe, has announced the launch of a new relay unit under its Cavius brand, designed to provide enhanced safety for building occupants. T e new Cavius Relay unit serves as a dedicated connection between smoke and heat alarms, and third-party safety systems in the event of a fi re. Enabling an emergency signal to be transmitted to systems such as telecare systems, strobe lights and sounders, this off ers an ideal specifi cation for dwellings that house vulnerable people or where compliance with the Equality Act is essential.


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DMDmodular has recently achieved a signifi cant milestone, successfully completing a fully energy-effi cient housing project that tackles the industry’s most pressing challenges, with Fibo’s waterproof wall panels used throughout. Manufactured from layers of PEFC certifi ed plywood and high- pressure laminate, Fibo’s wall panels off er a sustainable alternative to tiles, with a carbon saving of 40%. T e panels have been installed in a classic Denver White tile eff ect design, across areas where high-strength, durability and quick assembly were required, such as bathrooms and kitchens.


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West Fraser UK has produced a guide which makes the selection process simple and speedy. T e builder can be sure that West Fraser’s products carry the necessary standards and quality marks for the UK and so comply with UK building specifi cations. In addition, the transport and environmental costs are minimised. T e product portfolios comprise SterlingOSB Zero OSB3, SterlingOSB Zero T&G, CaberFloor P5, CaberDek, CaberShieldPlus, CaberMDF and the newest addition to the range, SterlingOSB Zero PrimedPlus, and all are net carbon negative while the SterlingOSB Zero range contains no formaldehyde.


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