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Power up your projects with IronmongeryDirect

As educational facilities approach the end of the academic term, facilities managers and tradespeople may be looking ahead to the maintenance and repairs that are needed over the summer break. Leading specialist retailer IronmongeryDirect can streamline the procurement process, with everything from complete fire door kits to access control hardware, and electrical products – all in stock to suit a range of applications.

For washroom projects

The online supplier stocks a choice of DDA compliant, touch free hand dryer products from manufacturer, Everything Hand Dryers. This includes the compact, low energy and high-speed Hydra 9. Delivering 750W. T  , the small design of this product allows for perfect positioning in all washroom environments. Alternatively, the Vega 4 offers users with switchable heat, quiet mode and the option of intelligent H13 media filtration, for hygienically cleaner air.

For lighting updates

The high lumen Lightspan Linkable LED Battens from Integral LED are ideal for bright indoor task lighting and at up to 145lm/W, they offer significant energy savings compared to equivalent fluorescent fittings that have been phased out. Also, from Integral, the robust 15W Tough-Shell+ LED Bulkhead Light can be installed indoors and outdoors to provide a 110° beam angle and an even light distribution.

For managing health & safety

IronmongeryDirect has a vast range of products that help support a comprehensive health and safety strategy. For example, keep fingers safe from being trapped in doors with the easy to fit Exitex Digitex Front Finger Guard.    , and prevent accidents and improve security with the Jackloc range of window restrictors. 

For fire door maintenance and escape routes, IronmongeryDirect has an extensive range of quality solutions that includes over 1,500 fire rated products from trusted brands such as Briton, Arrone, Rutland and Dorgard. A best seller from the range is the CE marked overhead AR450 door closer. Suitable for use on interior doors up to 950mm with a 120-minute fire class rating, it’s power size 3 with adjustable closing and latch speeds to achieve the desired action depending on the application.

Kelly Wing, Senior Category & Direct Sourcing Manager at IronmongeryDirect said: “We understand the upkeep and maintenance of an educational estate can vary from quick fixes and repairs to more comprehensive installations and renovations and importantly, it needs to be completed within very limited timeframes so as not to disrupt students and teachers. “By choosing IronmongeryDirect, facilities and estate managers can source all the items from one supplier and get them delivered to their own schedule – even next day. Education specifiers and facilities managers can also make use of our ‘Trade Quote’ service for larger jobs to secure even more savings.”

IronmongeryDirect is a leading specialist supplier of ironmongery to the trade, with over 18,000 products in stock. All products are regularly reviewed to ensure customers are offered competitive prices, including bulk buy savings on over 12,000 products. Customers can choose from a range of flexible delivery options including next day delivery, 2-working day delivery, same day delivery to postcodes in selected areas of London and the East of England, as well as click and collect from 6,500 pick up points across the UK. Contact our award-winning customer service team for a project quote today on 0300 303 88 21 or email Quotes@IronmongeryDirect.com.

To find out more about IronmongeryDirect, please visit: www.IronmongeryDirect.co.uk.  

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SOCOTEC enhances fire safety in specialised SEN school

A dedicated team from SOCOTEC UK’s Fire Engineering division played a vital role in providing fire consultancy services for the construction of a specialised SEN School. This institution caters to approximately 150 children aged four to nineteen with complex social and communication needs, ensuring a high-quality education through specialist facilities and adaptive teaching techniques.

The SOCOTEC team was actively involved in constructing a two-storey L-shaped school block, housing classrooms, a nursery, a kitchen, dining facilities, and staff amenities. Additionally, contributions extended to the construction of a single-storey sports block, featuring a fitness studio, court hall, changing rooms, and storage areas.

Throughout the project, SOCOTEC provided a range of fire consultancy services, developing fire safety strategies during the design stages and offering ad-hoc advice during construction. A tailored fire safety strategy was devised considering the unique needs of the occupants, with innovative design approaches to address potential challenges.

To accommodate the specific requirements of SEN occupants, traditional warning alarm sounders were replaced with voice-based alarms, providing clear instructions for effective evacuation. Pre-evacuation alerts for staff members, multi-tone sounders for flexible alarm tones, and the design of common corridors as protected escape routes were implemented to enhance safety during evacuations. The width of escape routes was increased to account for the occupants’ needs and potential evacuation challenges.

Key features of the fire safety strategy for this SEN School include:

  • Early warning system for staff members to respond promptly during emergencies
  • Multi-tone alarm system offering flexibility in alarm tones, minimising disturbance to occupants
  • Protected escape routes throughout the school to enhance safety during evacuations
  • Wider escape routes to compensate for potential increased evacuation times associated with the occupants’ needs.

With a commitment to safety and well-being, SOCOTEC Fire Engineering played a crucial role in constructing this specialised SEN School, ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for all occupants.

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KIDDE SAFETY EUROPE LAUNCHES NEW VERSATILE CO2 MONITOR

 

Leading manufacturer of safety alarms and equipment, Kidde Safety Europe has launched a new carbon dioxide (CO2) monitor to help people to understand and improve indoor air quality in homes, workplaces, schools and hospitality venues. The mains powered non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) monitor complies with the Scottish Building Standards requirements for the mandatory CO2 monitors that must be installed in all homes. Kidde is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions.

 

Warning users of rising CO2 levels or abnormal humidity or temperature level changes, the new Kidde CO2 Monitor, which has a 10-year lifespan, provides the current CO2 levels from 400 to 5000 parts per million (PPM), as well as a seven day history of CO2 readings. It also shows the current temperature and humidity on the large, easy to read LCD display, which has automatic brightness adjustment to minimise night-time disturbance.

 

The monitor has been designed to provide clear warnings and indications in several different forms. Detailed air quality information is displayed on the LCD screen. As many people will not be familiar with the acceptable parts per million (PPM) for CO2, the Kidde CO2 monitor provides a ‘traffic light’ LED notification to allow easy identification of the current CO2 levels, even from a distance. Green represents 400 to 999 ppm – which signals good indoor air quality, Orange denotes readings of 1000 to 1499 ppm – indicating deteriorating indoor air conditions associated with poor air quality complaints, and Red displays for readings above 1500 ppm – the level associated with headaches, drowsiness and loss of concentration and where it is necessary to ventilate indoor space as a result. At this level, the monitor’s easily audible built-in alarm clearly alerts occupants to high CO2 levels. For clarity and convenience there is also an optional voice alert, which is available in six selectable languages.

 

The Kidde CO2 Monitor has been designed for easy set up and installation. It works straight out of the box with a built-in automatic 24 hour CO2 sensor calibration. The monitor is mains powered with a 12-hour rechargeable battery back-up and can be free-standing or wall mounted.

 

“From sick building syndrome to changes in building standards, to updated guidance for schools and workplaces, there has never been more of a focus on air quality, and in particular carbon dioxide,” said Simon Jones, Marketing Manager at Kidde Safety Europe. “CO2, which is often less commonly recognised as an issue compared with particulate matter pollution and carbon monoxide, can have a serious impact on health and wellbeing. Our new CO2 monitor has been designed to make it as simple as possible for people to be better informed about air quality in the spaces they occupy and allow improvements to be made.”

 

To find out more about Kidde’s range, please CLICK HERE

 

 

 

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PINPOINT: Award-Winning Safety Systems

Pinpoint Limited is the UK and Ireland’s leading provider of safety systems for workplace environments where staff may need to summon assistance immediately.

 

A family-run business established in Scotland in 1992, Pinpoint develops, manufactures, and installs award-winning safety systems to protect people at risk in the workplace.

 

Efficient, reliable, and easy to use, Pinpoint’s high-performance wearable alarms enable staff to swiftly call for support in an emergency, alerting colleagues to the exact location of an incident to intervene and de-escalate.

 

Present in schools across the UK and Ireland, Pinpoint’s systems create safer learning environments for both teachers and students, setting the gold standard for school safety systems.

 

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE PINPOINT WEBSITE AND LEARN MORE

 

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