Avocet Hardware has welcomed the imminent adoption of Approved Document Q1 of the Building Regulations 2010 – saying its introduction will redress a significant security specification issue.
“Approved Document Q1 is a real game changer,” said Avocet’s marketing manager, Derrick Purvis. “At present, product hardware specification and options for selection in relation to security vary significantly.”
“For every high quality product, which brings with it peace of mind and excellent value for money, there are a host of cheaper options that win hands’ down on price, but fail to provide any real level of security. Unfortunately, cost is often King and as such, these cheaper, less secure products are being used with great regularity.”
“Q1 completely redresses the balance by permanently removing such cheap products from the specification equation, while also placing security firmly to the fore. The industry really should be shouting about it from the rooftops.”
Approved Document Q1 of the Building Regulations 2010 comes in to force on October 1st, 2015. From that date, all doors and windows will, at the minimum, have to be either PAS24:2012 rated or Secured By Design (SBD) – a move that finally regulates against the products that make them less secure.
“Security is a principle factor for end users when it comes to doors and windows and, as we all know the higher the specification of the product used, the greater the level of security delivered,” added Derrick.
Avocet has a complete range of products that enable any door company to meet the requirements of Approved Document Q1. These include ABS and ATK 3-star and Sold Secure SS312 Diamond rated Euro cylinder locks, Affinity 3D UPVC and composite door hinges, Affinity Secured by Design rated multi-point door locks and a full selection of suited door furniture.
For a full list of Avocet’s Secured By Design approved products visit www.goo.gl/cMtK1C. For any additional information on Avocet, its products and services visit www.avocet-hardware.co.uk or call 01484 711700.