Hoppe
(UK) and Securistyle Join Forces to Fight Crime
Two of the UK's leading door hardware suppliers have
joined forces to fight crime in the social housing and newbuild sectors.
HOPPE (UK) has manufactured a Secured By Design PAS24 door handle exclusively
for social housing specialist Securistyle.
The Equality 24 is an extra secure handle, which meets the requirements
of the updated PAS 24: 2007 specification. The dimensions of the product
satisfy the requirements of BS8300 and the latest amendments to Document
M of the Building Regulations. It features a solid backplate which delivers
added strength and greater resistance from attack by a potential intruder.
The uniquely shaped grip handle has been specifically designed to comply
with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act and the more
recently introduced Disability Equality Duty. This allows social housing
providers to ‘future proof’ properties and ensure the most appropriate
door hardware is fitted to meet the demands of all their residents.
HOPPE (UK)'s National Sales Manager Stewart Lamb said: ‘Any door
installation seeking to achieve Secured By Design accreditation must meet
the requirements of the new PAS24 specification. The Equality 24 handle,
which is exclusive to Securistyle, meets this requirement. It has also
been designed with vulnerable social housing residents in mind and complies
with the latest disability requirements.
‘Fabricators and Installers working in the social housing sector
where resident care and security are key issues can now provide solutions
to both these issues with one product with the Equality 24.’
Mick Reynolds, development officer for Secured By Design said: ‘HOPPE
(UK) and Securistyle have jointly produced a handle that proves functionality
and security need not be at odds with one another.’
The Equality 24 handle is available in gold, silver, white and black and
can easily be retrofitted. It is backed by a 10 year guarantee, which
is increased to 12 years if the handle is specified as part of Securistyle's
Partnership Pledge audited warranty scheme.
For further information call Securistyle on 01242 221200 or visit http://www.securistyle.co.uk.
