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    Building Regulations: Approved Document M – A...

    Approved Document M is a building regulation that covers access to and the use of buildings. There are two parts to this document. The first volume refers to dwellings and the second volume refers to all other buildings other than dwellings. It is an extensive document and as such, this blog is merely a brief insight into what sort of things are included in this legislation. Full information and a copy of Approved Document M can be found at <a...
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    Workplace Building Regs - Part B: at a glance

    Approved Document B of the Building Regulations Act 2010 is concerned with fire safety. Every decision, when it comes to hardware and fixings within your workplace, has to comply with regulations. With this in mind it’s worth considering what provides the best solution for your work situation – be it office, school, hospital or nursing home - and how best to comply.   With fire doors there are a few practicalities to take on board. They need to be used to create protective areas, so that...
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    Getting the acoustics right

    Within the workplace – be it an office block, school or hotel room; the space must be designed so that the internal environment can be controlled. Environmental factors need to suit the occupants so they can operate at the optimal level throughout the day and these include both the heating and cooling of a room, and the sound transmission between other rooms or from corridors. You might be looking at acoustics particularly if you working with a space where loud noises are inevitable (schools, music rooms,...
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    5 Tips For Renters

    If you rent a house your home security needs are likely to be pretty much the same as they would be if you just bought a house; you need to ensure that both yourself and your valuables will be safe and secure. However, if you rent an apartment in a block, your needs are probably a little more complicated. You will be living in close proximity to multiple other tenants and probably have a high volume of visitors to the building. This could mean that you have an increased risk of home burglary but possibly with...
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    THE BURGLAR’S CHECKLIST

    One of the most prevalent crimes today is home burglary and the main reason is that many people fail to incorporate even the most basic security measures into their lives, leaving their homes vulnerable to an invasion.  It’s a fact that most burglars are keen on the easy targets because they certainly don’t want to get caught.  Therefore, it makes sense to imagine just for a moment what kind of things a professional burglar is on the lookout for, which may mean that your home has a big green light shining over...
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    Are You Afraid Of Being Home Alone?

    Being at home all by yourself can be a totally liberating occurrence if you live in a bustling household and crave peace and quiet. However, if you are in any way timid or lacking in confidence it can turn into a nerve-wracking experience, particularly if it’s your first time home alone or if you have recently moved into your own place. Whatever the reason for being home alone, going from a situation where you are used to being surrounded by people and their accompanying noise to being by yourself can be scary,...
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    Smart Security - How Will It Protect Your Home?

    We’ve come a long way from the beginning of home security, where grainy CCTV footage and deadbolt locks were the most effective way of protecting our homes.
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    Home Burglary - The Hidden Cost!

    Being burgled could be one of the most devastating things that any homeowner will ever have to go through and it’s not just due to the loss of valuables, there is also the aftermath to deal with. Even when you have home insurance there are many hidden costs which many people would not even consider, unless they too have been through this trauma themselves. So what should you expect after a home invasion that you may not have considered previously? Insurance Excess - ...
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