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    The 6th anniversary of Grenfell marks a year of...

    As we all take a moment to remember the tragedy that unfolded on the 14th of June, 6years ago, our thoughts are with those who lost their homes and the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives.  The 6th anniversary of Grenfell falls on a year where we’re beginning to see a welcomed shift in fire safety regulation. Whilst I’m sure we all agree there is still a lot more to be done, regulation and guidance is beginning to move in the right direction as we look to try and prevent events like...
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    Fire Door Safety Checklist: 8 Step Guide

    None of us like to imagine the hardship that comes when a fire strikes at a hospital, school, care home, office, or other communal space. As unlikely as such a scenario might...
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    Door Closer Issues - A Troubleshooting Guide

    You are on site and have installed an overhead door closer, but something isn't quite right. Below we explain the solutions to the most commonly occurring door closer problems both with overhead mechanical and electromagnetic door closers. Issue 1: The door doesn’t close properly Solution: Check that...
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    A Guide To Power Supply Units in Access Control...

    This blog explores power supply units within access control systems with the aim of helping you to select the right unit and amperage for your requirements. There is a range of different power supplies in the market with most a ccess control  systems using 12V DC PSUs. However, there are a lot of systems and products that can run on 24V DC including fire alarms, CCTV and entry systems...
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    Why You Need A Door Closer

    Essentially, a door closer is a device that closes a door automatically, either after it opens mechanically or after someone has manually opened it. According to current regulations, they should be fitted onto any fire doors, to ensure that the door always closes correctly after opening, unless the door is designated as Fire Door Keep Locked, such as cupboards or small storage areas. Doors closers are available in all price ranges, from budget models to...
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    A Complete Guide To Selecting The Right Door...

    Fire safety and compliance. Secure, controlled closing. Damage prevention. User safety. Whatever reason you have to fit a controlled door closing device it is important to choose the right  door closer for fire rated doors and non-fire doors. There is a myriad of choices out there, so pinpointing the right one for your requirements isn't always straightforward. We have put together a comprehensive guide on the key...
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    The HOPPE SecuSan® Range – Antibacterial Door...

    Antibacterial Door Handles for a Safer Environment Since the events of early 2020, we have seen a greater awareness of germs and bacteria, sanitisation of surfaces, and our hands. We have all seen the continuation of adverts encouraging us towards good handwashing practices, and find ourselves reaching for the anti-bac and spraying down our shopping trolleys, desks, and shared work spaces in a bid to reduce the risk of viruses spreading. With good hygiene being more critical then ever, let us introduce...
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    Mental Health Awareness – Mental Health in the...

    Mental Health has been a core focus of many workplaces in recent years but never more so than since early 2020 when many more people had to start dealing with increasingly difficult and ever-changing situations at home and in their work life. The COVID-19 pandemic brought many emotional and mental challenges as the situation developed so our response had to adapt. Pre-pandemic, all staff of Spiller Door Controls were offered MHFA training, with some individuals completing...
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