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Home
Security & Fire Safety Hints
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Staying
Safe and Secure ......
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Figures
show that the equivalent of over 146 burglaries every
hour are committed in the UK. The British Crime Survey
has shown that security devices are effective in reducing
the risk of burglary.
Whilst
helping to keep you warm, new replacement windows and
doors can also offer you the peace of mind of knowing
that your property and possessions are suitably protected
when you're out or away from home - better quality,
modern windows and doors use multi-point locking mechanisms
to prevent them from being forcibly opened.
For
safety's sake, innovative fire escape hinge designs
are available and restricted opening hinges can be used
to make your windows more safe and secure. |
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There
is a multitude of different locking and anti-intrusion
devices and specification can vary. The important
thing is to feel confident about the level of
home security your new windows and doors will
give you.
Door
security has improved immensely over recent years
and you can be assured that the multipoint locking
system is designed to help prevent anyone from
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Home
Security Hardware
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Door
Security Checklist ......
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PVC-U
door frames are reinforced with steel for strength,
durability and anchorage of lock gear for enhanced
security.
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Multi-point
hook locking with in-built anti-lift.
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Fixing
with 3 sets of hinges which anchor into integral
steel reinforcement.
- Safeware
locks are backed by 'Secure By Design'
- Doors
tested with Safeware recommended components successfully
meet the requirements of PAS023 (General Requirements)
and PAS024 (Security).
- Hinge
bolts fitted at the top and bottom of the door, providing
enhanced security at the hinge stile.
- Stainless
steel and CR6-free plated components providing improved
corrosion resistance in conjunction with the requirements
of BS7412:2002.
- Optional
one piece keep set for enhanced security (Safeware
7 locks).
- Toughened
(or laminated) safety glass meeting the requirements
of BS6206:1981.
- 6
pin profile (lock) cylinders incorporating anti-drill
and anti-pick components.
- Wide
key fob, proving easier operation.
- Anti-lock
out snib facility for front entrance doors (lever/pad
handles).
- Optional
upper and lower shootbolt facility on French Doors
for main leaf (Safeware 3 + locks).
- 25mm
hook throw provides enhanced security, 20mm shootbolt
throw (Safeware 3 + and Safeware SL locks).
- Designed
and manufactured in Britain.
Quick
Tips ......
- Lock
your door! According to Home Office statistics
almost a quarter of all burglaries involved access
through an unlocked door.
- Make
the property look occupied when you are out or
away. Use time switches to turn lights, radios
etc on and off automatically.
- If
your going away, ask a neighbour to open and close
curtains morning and night. Ask them to gather
up your mail too.
- If
you can, secure access to the back of your home
with a lockable gate.
- Fit
smoke alarms on each floor of your house.
- Close
all internal doors when you go to bed.
- Do
a safety check of appliances, ashtrays, heaters
etc, last thing at night.
- Have
a fire action plan which everyone in the house
knows.
- Ask
for a free copy of 'Your Practical Guide
to Crime Prevention' by writing to the
Home Office, PO BOx 999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10
6FS.
- For
more fire safety advice visit: www.community-fire-safety.org.uk
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