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Adam Bannister is a contributor to IFSEC Global, having been in the role of Editor from 2014 through to November 2019. Adam also had stints as a journalist at cybersecurity publication, The Daily Swig, and as Managing Editor at Dynamis Online Media Group.
This infographic, designed by door locking experts Abloy UK, reveals some sobering statistics on fire casualties and fatalities plus fire service cuts as well as the standards your fire door should comply with.
“Abloy is a big Fire Door Safety Week supporter and we promote the crucial importance of fire doors in saving lives and protecting property – not just during the initiative but all year round,” said Pat Jefferies, commercial director at Abloy UK.
“Our infographic features some worrying figures, with an increase in the number of fires and associated injuries and fatalities. What’s more, the research shows there are fewer fire safety audits being carried out, with nearly a third of those audited deemed unsatisfactory.
“When it comes to fire door safety there is no margin for error, and non-compliance can lead to the substantial fines, custodial sentences, and most critically the loss of life. Here at Abloy we champion the crucial role of fire door standards, and because we truly believe education of life safety standards is vital for any business involved with access control specification, we offer a number of free Academy courses at our head office.”
Fire door standards and the parlous state of UK fire safety in numbersThis infographic, designed by door locking experts Abloy UK, reveals some sobering statistics on fire casualties and fatalities plus fire service cuts as well as the standards your fire door should comply with.
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