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News
MARCH 2007
Changes to Approved Document B
The new regulations will come into force on 6 April this year.
Requirements for door closers:
The biggest change affecting door hardware has happened in the requirements for door closers in both dwelling houses and flats.
• In dwelling houses, internal fire doors will no longer need door closers except on doors connecting the house directly to a garage (attached or integral)
• In flats, internal fire doors will no longer need door closers but the flat entrance door must have one
• Rising butt hinges are no longer accepted as a door closing device except in cavity barriers (ie. no longer acceptable on doors to rooms or in corridors)
• Self-closing devices are defined as "a device which is capable of closing the door from any angle and against any latch fitted to the door"
The change affects buildings where planning permission is applied for AFTER 6 April 2007. Planning permission applied for and approved prior to April 2007 will still fall under the previous rules.FEBRUARY 2007
ISO 9001: 2000
Following the implementation of a strict quality management system ASTRA DOOR CONTROLS LTD has been approved by ISOQAR to the ISO 9001: 2000 standard and bears the mark ISOQAR and UKAS Quality Management for the design, manufacture and distribution of concealed controlled, concealed uncontrolled and surface mounted door closer mechanisms and door furniture. This certificate is available on the web site.
DECEMBER 2006
ASTRA joins the Guild
The successful launch of the ASTRA 1000 range of door closers has brought about a change of name for the Preston based Company. Gibcloser Limited has become ASTRA DOOR CONTROLS LTD as of the 8th May 2006. GIBRALTAR AND GIBCLOSER brands will now accompany the ASTRA brand under the umbrella of ASTRA DOOR CONTROLS LTD.
MAY 2006
Company change of name to ASTRA DOOR CONTROLS LTD
The successful launch of the ASTRA 1000 range of door closers has brought about a change of name for the Preston based Company. Gibcloser Limited has become ASTRA DOOR CONTROLS LTD as of the 8th May 2006. GIBRALTAR AND GIBCLOSER brands will now accompany the ASTRA brand under the umbrella of ASTRA DOOR CONTROLS LTD.
APRIL 2006
Gibcloser launches new ASTRA range of door closers.
Following a demand from the construction industry for reliable, competitively priced, concealed door closers, Gibcloser Limited has designed the ASTRA 1000 range of hydraulic closers for the residential market. Manufactured in the factory at Preston in Lancashire the ASTRA 1001 and ASTRA 1002 are available in various finishes in both radius and square fore-ends.