Who is responsible?Īs well as having a moral obligation to ensure access control systems adhere to the latest regulations, there is also a legal requirement for those in charge of a public building – whether that’s an employer, building owner, or facilities or building manager. In order to prevent further casualties and fatalities, it’s imperative that fire doors and emergency escape doors are compliant and regularly checked. This number is far greater than it should be. There were 177,844 fires in England in 2018, a 5% increase compared with the previous year. When it comes to access control in public buildings, there’s no weightier responsibility than specifying the correct locking solution on emergency escape and fire doors.
