The first time fire safety regulations are mentioned in the UK dates back to 1883 following the events of the Victoria Hall Disaster in Sunderland. In this incident more than 180 children died because a door had been locked at the bottom of a stairwell. Shortly after, the British government […]
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There were 15,815 non-residential fires in the UK in 2016/2017. In over 9,000 of these cases, damage was limited to 2 floors or less. In 2,515 cases the whole building sustained damage. A primary reason for reduced damage in cases such as these is the use of fire doors. Following
A Guide to UK Fire Door Regulations Read More
If you need to have fire safety doors installed or replaced on your premises, it’s important that the difference between the two is clear. In this article we will clarify the purpose of a fire exit door compared with the purpose of a fire door. Differences between fire exits and
What is the difference between a fire door and a fire exit? Read More
Fire doors are a crucial factor to the success of passive fire protection systems. They act as a barrier between parts of a building, limiting the passage of fire and smoke and thus protecting lives and property. To help ensure that fire doors operate safely, the National Fire Protection Association
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There are some security elements that can’t be ignored when it comes to your site cabin or site container. These include intruder and fire alarms, emergency lighting, portable fire extinguishers, and systems for managing site access. Whereas all of these things are vital, one often-overlooked security element is the access points.
Security for your Site Cabin: Steel Doors & Window Shutters Read More
It goes without saying, that the safety and well-being of our staff and customers are our main priority at this time. We are actively monitoring the situation and taking any steps necessary to keep everyone safe. With the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, many businesses are changing the way that they
Latham’s COVID19 (Coronavirus) Update Read More
Continual investment in product development is key to us here at Latham’s. We recognise the importance of keeping our industry leading products at the forefront of the latest technologies and advancements in security. Last year was a pivotal year for us, with the phased introduction of our latest door models
Latham’s Improved Range Officially Launched for 2020 Read More
Latham’s Security Doorsets Ltd are proud to have been approved by Zhejiang Hongli Locks Co., Ltd as an authorised UK distribution partner for HOOPLY products throughout England and Europe. The official authorisation gives Latham’s the responsibility to promote, distribute, retail and offer technical advice for HOOPLY manufactured products. Commitment to Quality Latham’s
Latham’s achieves HOOPLY authorised distributor status Read More
After considerable research and development, we’re pleased to share our latest product innovation, the knockdown, self-assembly frame for our double steel doors. Our security double doors, high security double doors from our ‘Ultra Door’ range and fire exit double doors will now be supplied with a ‘knockdown frame’, specifically engineered
Product Focus: Double Steel Door Knockdown Frames Read More
Exciting times here at Latham’s HQ! We’ve opened our doors once more, for a prestigious visit from Jan Britton CEO of Sandwell Council. In an event arranged by Bid Sandwell, Jan chose three companies to visit in recognition of their significant growth and investment in the region. Continuing to Grow
Prestigious visit for Latham’s Steel Doors Read More
