In order to facilitate COVID-19 precautions, Fixfire® can also upgrade your existing system to provide touchless access and egress. In most situations this is straightforward and will not involve any rewiring.
Self-Contained Door Access Control Systems usually comprise of an entry device such as a Key Pad or Proximity Reader which allows authorised persons to gain access. In order to allow egress, a Push to Exit Button and separate Emergency Door Release device are installed internally. The Emergency Door Release device provides an override in the event of failure of the system or an emergency situation.
It is also a requirement that any electrically controlled access control system must release automatically in the event of activation of the Fire Alarm System and upon power failure.
Fixfire® also provides Managed Access Control Systems which provide enhanced functionality including ability to configure access levels between different users and also review activity retrospectively via an on-line log.
Fixfire® provides turnkey installation ensuring that each Access Control System is fit for purpose and fully compliant.
Fixfire® installs Access Control Systems for all kinds of application and across all sectors. The Care Sector is a speciality and we have developed solutions such as CareDoor™ to prevent undetected wandering of service users in Care Premises and products such as KeyCall® which prevents unauthorised egress in Mental Healthcare premises.
Paxton have granted Fixfire Gold Installer status, reflecting our experience Access Control installations.
For over 45 years, Fixfire® has been providing quality products, systems and services for Life & Property Protection. Whatever your requirement, please call our Compliance Team for expert advice and a refreshingly different approach.
Freephone 08000 891999.
KeyCall® is a revolutionary patent-granted Key Operated Fire Alarm Activation Device which has been developed specifically for ‘approved’ applications where standard fire alarm call points would be vulnerable to abuse. Developed by Fixfire® in response to growing demand from the Mental Health Care sector, KeyCall® is a revolutionary one-piece analogue addressable key operated manual call point.
Compatible with a wide range of Conventional and Addressable Fire Alarm Systems.
KeyCall® accepts a Euro-Profile style cylinder
Typically suited/keyed-alike cylinders are fitted so that authorised persons can activate KeyCall® using their standard door key.
Key ‘Click-latch’ mechanism ensures key ‘latches’ in correct position to activate Fire Alarm System.
Anti-ligature low-profile flush-mounting design.
Neat minimalistic one piece construction incorporating Fire Alarm interface module.
Red fire indicator illuminates when KeyCall® is activated.
Compatible with a wide range of Conventional and Addressable Fire Alarm Systems
Applications include:
- Prisons
- Mental Healthcare
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) School
British Standard Design requirements...
- Install AFD to voids greater than 800mm
- Treat downward projections exceeding 10% of the void depth as wall
BS5839-Part 1:2013 states:
22.2d) If the system Category is such that automatic fire detection should be provided in any area that contains a horizontal void of 800 mm or more in height, automatic fire detection should also be provided in the void.
22.3j) Ceiling obstructions, such as structural beams, deeper than 10% of the overall ceiling height should be treated as walls [see Figure 10a)]. NOTE 10 Within horizontal voids, beams or obstructions that are deeper than 10% of the overall depth of the void regardless of whether the void is above the ceiling or below the floor, ought to be treated as walls that subdivide the void.
VoidAlert Remote Indicator
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In order to facilitate COVID-19 precautions, Fixfire® can also upgrade your existing system to provide touchless access and egress. In most situations this is straightforward and will not involve any rewiring.
Self-Contained Door Access Control Systems usually comprise of an entry device such as a Key Pad or Proximity Reader which allows authorised persons to gain access. In order to allow egress, a Push to Exit Button and separate Emergency Door Release device are installed internally. The Emergency Door Release device provides an override in the event of failure of the system or an emergency situation.
It is also a requirement that any electrically controlled access control system must release automatically in the event of activation of the Fire Alarm System and upon power failure.
Fixfire® also provides Managed Access Control Systems which provide enhanced functionality including ability to configure access levels between different users and also review activity retrospectively via an on-line log.
Fixfire® provides turnkey installation ensuring that each Access Control System is fit for purpose and fully compliant.
Fixfire® installs Access Control Systems for all kinds of application and across all sectors. The Care Sector is a speciality and we have developed solutions such as CareDoor™ to prevent undetected wandering of service users in Care Premises and products such as KeyCall® which prevents unauthorised egress in Mental Healthcare premises.
Paxton have granted Fixfire Gold Installer status, reflecting our experience Access Control installations.
For over 45 years, Fixfire® has been providing quality products, systems and services for Life & Property Protection. Whatever your requirement, please call our Compliance Team for expert advice and a refreshingly different approach.
Freephone 08000 891999.