This seminar will focus the specification of ironmongery in specialist circumstances.
This seminar looks at the specification of ironmongery for specialist applications. It will help you to understand the following topics:
- Accessibility and the relevant legislation relating to ironmongery
- Specialist closing devices and what can be used in specific applications such as care homes and hospitals
- Visual contrast and LRV requirements
- What anti-ligature hardware is available, what can be specified and the current standard available for testing of the product
- Anti-microbial furniture, define what is available and in what circumstances it could be specified
- Finger protection, what types there are, why they should be specified and the relevant British Standard
- Specialist signage, in what circumstances it can be specified such as areas where there are those with visual impairment or dementia
About
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) aim to promote the highest standards of education, technical excellence and professionalism in our sector, and promote these standards to the wider construction industry and its clients. The Guild's work is built on three pillars:
Education: GAI offer a comprehensive programme of courses and qualifications, leading to diploma qualification and ultimately to RegAI, the benchmark for the demonstration of professional architectural ironmongery competence.
Technical standards: GAI help develop the standards that affect the products its members make, specify and use. They also provide support and advice to the sector on applying these standards.
Community activities: GAI brings people together through its extensive Community Hub network, and its programme of events and awards.
Cost/fee for attendance: Free
Contact: Douglas Masterson
Email: [email protected]
gai.org.uk