Safety & Security
The migration from traditional ‘on-site’ management to remote management using cloud services represents a significant step forward for housing associations and local authorities
Te inclusion of system events within online services is also a very useful feature. Tese events can be extracted from the cloud upon request or at predefined intervals, providing housing officials with valuable insights into the patterns of managed properties. An example of this functionality is in detecting instances where a door has been propped open or leſt ajar. Te door contact can promptly trigger an error notification for relevant personnel, including details like the duration of the door being open, the last access fob used, and the frequency of such incidents within a predetermined time frame.
A TOOL FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Beyond situational awareness, these events also serve as an indispensable tool for diagnostics and troubleshooting. In cases where a card reader malfunctions or a controller experiences power supply issues, possibly due to a power failure, automated notifications can be dispatched to the maintenance team. Tis timely alert empowers maintenance professionals with precise information regarding the location of the fault and the necessary equipment required for rectification. Te maintenance team can also be issued with access rights to the designated property for a specific duration, facilitated by mobile-based access or dedicated apps, further streamlining the process. By automating access rights allocation for attending maintenance engineers, this approach negates the need for key distribution and retrieval, sidestepping potential mishaps associated with incorrect or misplaced keys and minimising administrative overhead. Te integration of networked controllers and security systems marks a pivotal milestone in the entry management of housing association and local authority
properties, irrespective of size. Remote management offers a user-friendly interface for configuring and controlling events, users, alarms, and notifications. Tis shiſt in management practices is not only more informative but also contributes to a smoother operational environment. Te migration from traditional ‘on-site’ management to remote management
using cloud services represents a significant step forward for housing associations and local authorities. By leveraging the power of technology, they can provide a level of service, flexibility, and security that was previously unattainable. It’s a shiſt that reflects not just a change in technology, but a fundamental reimagining of what property management can be. It’s about not just keeping up with the times but leading the way towards a more efficient, safer, and cost-effective approach to housing management.
Rhys McNichol is national projects manager at Videx Security
Built-in panic function adds competitive advantage from Carl F Groupco
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eading independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco is highlighting the benefits of its popular SmartSecure FUHR autotronic
834P Hybrid Automatic Door Lock for multiple occupancy buildings or dwellings within the social housing sector. One of the product’s key differentiators is its built-in panic function that provides an effective emergency escape.
John Crittenden, managing director of
Carl F Groupco, explains: “Te 834P offers a practical hybrid solution for multiple occupancy buildings or dwellings that need the security and convenience of an automatic locking system with access control options. But what sets this product apart from other market offerings is its emergency exit or panic function, which is a critical safety feature for use in such settings. It’s a step change in intelligent hardware design that is proving popular with our customers.”
Te emergency exit and panic door function
of the 834P is compatible with the CISA FAST Touch Panic Exit Push Bar, allowing unimpeded escape from the inside of the building at any time on either the active or inactive door leaf. Te hardware set is BS EN 1125 and BS EN 179 accredited for panic and emergency exit doors and is also UKCA approved.
Te 834P lock is suitable for aluminium,
composite, PVC-U and timber doors and is available for single and double doors. Te lock is fitted into the eurogroove, which unlike face fit alternatives, make is particularly suitable for
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multiple occupancy dwellings where the risks of tampering may be higher.
On closing, two latching deadbolts
simultaneously extend and lock in place, providing instant security compared to a standard mechanical door lock. Unlocking is motorised, allowing access control to be added or integration into existing building management systems. A PAS 24 and Secured by Design option is available too.
Te CISA Push Bar is also suitable for
installations that need to comply with Scottish Building Regulations, because at just 75 mm from the door, it is well under the requirement that hardware on panic exit doors should protrude no further than 150 mm for Category 1 doors and 100 mm for Category 2 doors.
John concluded: “We’re committed to offering
products with added value benefits to support our customers, and the SmartSecure FUHR autotronic 834P is the perfect example of this. It offers an intelligent, practical solution that meets the needs of multiple occupany buildings and dwellings.”
sales@carlfgroupco.co.uk www.carlfgroupco.co.uk
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