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Furthermore, the RRO and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations, as highlighted in the Green Guide, states that no door or gate on the escape route should be fastened in a way that prevents it being opened easily and immediately by those exiting in an emergency. However, certain areas of the building, such as staff only areas, may need to be secured against access by the public. This means that a solution is required that not only provides robust access control but is also specially designed for use on escape routes. The emergency escape function on such products will allow the door to be locked in one direction but be opened at any time in the exit direction by simply operating the lever handle or panic bar. The Green Guide makes it clear that any use of electronic locking systems should be considered carefully to ensure that it does not present a hazard in an emergency.
Accessibility
Sports grounds must be accessible to all spectators. The Equality Act 2010 states that physical features of a building, including fixtures, fittings and equipment, must not restrict access to people with disabilities. If not specified correctly, doors can present an issue with regard to accessibility. Fire doors within the building must be self-closing to ensure they are effective in preventing the spread of smoke and flames in the event of a fire. However, the force required to open the door must be low enough to allow the door to be opened by wheelchair users or people with reduced muscle strength.
Choosing The Right Supply Partner The complexity of ensuring compliance with the regulations underlines the importance of choosing the right supplier. In particular, selecting one that can offer a wide range of door and access solutions will mean that all requirements for each area of the building can be met simply. For example, dormakaba can provide solutions including perimeter security, entry turnstiles, automatic door operators, electronic access control and interior glass systems as well as a full range of door hardware. For sports grounds operators it is also important to select a supplier that understands the industry and can provide solutions that comply with the requirements outlined in the Green Guide.
Having a single supplier also has on-going benefits for the monitoring and management of doors. The number of doors within a stadium means that monitoring the condition and functionality to ensure compliance with the regulations can be a challenge. Being able to integrate the products and solutions into a single system means this can be achieved more easily. For example, a remote door management platform can be implemented to provide a single point of control of all automatic doors within the building. This allows operators to control and monitor each door remotely and enabling real-time control of parameters including locking, opening distances and motion sensing as well as providing remote diagnostics. It can also provide data on door usage, footfall and performance.
Similarly, digital access control solutions make managing the access rights of employees and visitors simple. With all door readers integrated into a single system, it allows rights to be adjusted remotely, and also offers the ability to maintain a detailed log of access to key areas to improve security.
The need to ensure the safety and comfort of spectators, as well as compliance with the regulations, means that the selection of door and access solutions must be considered carefully. There is no one-size-fits-all solution so partnering with a leading supplier that can offer advice and guidance will help make the process simple and ensure peace of mind.
To find out more about the dormakaba range and services visit:
www.dormakaba.co.uk.
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