Jacksons Fencing extends tested and certified gate offer for customer base

Recognising the truism that every site has its own security perimeter needs, Jacksons Fencing has worked to extend its offering of security gates to provide architects and specifiers with the flexibility to customise a site's perimeter according to its specific purpose.

Security gates are available in single-leaf and double-leaf swing options in various heights and widths. All of the gates have been rigorously tested and accredited to LPS 1175 Issue 8, offering ratings of A1, B1 and B3, thereby ensuring that they meet the standards required for applications which need protection against forced entry.

The range complements Jacksons’ existing LPS 1175 fencing solutions with A1 (SR1) and B3 (SR2)-rated gates, while the new B1-rated gates help to break away from SR1-SR5: Issue 7 ratings commonly still quoted by architects and specifiers alike.

Integrated perimeter security

Jacksons Fencing already delivers integrated perimeter security and access control solutions for a wide variety of applications, from military bases and mental health hospitals through to Data Centres and Critical National Infrastructure locations.

Now in its 76th year of business, Jacksons Fencing is really using the potential of the latest Issue 8 iteration of LPS 1175 to enable architects and specifiers to better understand and employ the multiple layers of the system. Ultimately, this will afford greater flexibility and, potentially, save on costs by avoiding over-specification and under-specification.

This provides the opportunity for specifiers to extend their knowledge and embrace the 48 possible ratings in Issue 8, in turn realising tailored solutions with more appropriate levels of security.

As it stands, most LPS 1175 fencing products are rated using the latest classification system, but because many of them have been upgraded from Issue 7, their ratings still correspond with the SR1-SR5 scale (A1, B3, C5, D10, E10), so flexibility with choosing an appropriate product is still restricted.

Jacksons Fencing’s new B1 gates will help to provide a midway point between A1 (SR1) and B3 (SR2).

Peter Jackson, managing director at Jacksons Fencing, commented: “We believe that, by offering products that help to fill the gap and fulfil the potential of LPS 1175, we can help to push the security standard forward and support our customers further. Most products on the market are rated in line with the new system, but match the old SR1-SR5 categories, which can be somewhat confusing and have a far less realistic scope for security ratings. By providing more clarity and understanding, we can make it easier for specifiers to align themselves with Issue 8.”

Jackson continued: “Our new security gates range is an important addition to our existing LPS 1175 fencing range. By providing a solid line of physical defence, we are ensuring that our customers have the best possible protection for their perimeters. The gates are designed to be fully integrated with our existing fencing range, offering a complete solution for high-security applications. The LPS 1175 rating is essential for high-security projects, and our range of high-security gates has been tested and accredited by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). This affords our customers peace of mind that they’re investing in a solution that meets the highest standards.”

Embracing the opportunities

Commenting on behalf of the BRE, Richard Flint (technical and commercial lead for physical security) stated: “We are delighted Jacksons Fencing has embraced the opportunities presented to the business and its clients by the matrix-style classification system defined in LPS 1175: Issue 8. The classifications introduced in Issue 8 enable manufacturers to demonstrate the delay their products provide against a range of threat levels, supporting clients who wish to specify proportionate levels of protection tailored to the threats they face and response times upon which they can rely.”

The new high-security gates range is available now and Jacksons Fencing is confident this extended offer will prove popular with customers who require robust, high-level perimeter security. The full scope of fencing and gates is available to view at www.redbooklive.com (search for certificate number 913).

*Further information is available online at www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk