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Is an Automated Gate Really the Best Solution? In this edition of our newsletter, we take a closer look at whether an automated gate is the right choice for your security needs. While automation offers convenience, a manually operated gate may sometimes provide the same level of protection—without the additional costs. Read on as we explore the key factors to consider before making your decision. 👇👇👇

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The NOT so British Standard In 2023 I was invited onto the British Standard committee in relation to areas concerning gate safety and at that time I thought/hoped I could make a difference. Despite attending meetings that were drowning in political correctness, I still believed that I might be able to bring a new perspective to proceedings. However, post one of the meetings which agreed the definition of a roller door, I received an email suggesting that the view of the committee might be overruled by Europe. This triggered a desire on my part to do some investigating. I started with an email to the Chair of the committee asking, if the British Standard committee agrees on one set of words, can this be overruled by CEN, the European Committee for Standardization? And if CEN agree the same set of words can this subsequently be overruled by Brussels? And the answer was yes! Upon further investigation it was suggested that I read BS 0:2021 This is the standard for standards and various sections are of interest. It states: “British standards are voluntary in that there is no obligation to apply them or comply with them” “As the UK member of CEN and CENELEC, there is an obligation on BSI to follow the rules and procedures given in the CEN/CENELEC internal regulations” “The process sometimes results in a strongly held national position being overridden” “The obligations set out … regarding the adoption of all European Standards form part of BSI’s terms of membership of CEN and CENELEC” “Withdrawal of a British Standard is at the discretion of BSI … or the standard is deemed to be in conflict with a European Standard” In effect, what this means is that the BSI has chosen to subjugate itself to Europe and although I am not a Europhobe, I am strongly of the opinion that we should be in charge of our own destiny. Ironically, when were in Europe we had more influence over the standards than we do now. Given that I would have thought that the prime function of the BSI was to write standards it beggars’ belief that the three top executives for the year 2023 received £3.286 million when effectively they had relinquished control to Europe! The net result of this is that Europe will be effectively writing the standards that UK manufacturing will be required to adhere to. Given that the EU will want to protect its manufacturing base, this will almost certainly result in UK manufacturing being left at a distinct disadvantage. We appear to be at something of an impasse and I for one, am not prepared to simply bow down to what amounts to a smoke screen fuelled by bureaucracy. I would suggest that we seek some answers from the government or key political figures. We should lobby our local MPs or collectively write to someone publicly associated with a pro Brexit stance, such as Nigel Farage. A failure to act would lead me to question the relevance of anyone investing their time to act as a representative on the committee … Thoughts?

Our Training and Technical Manager, Rob Williams, takes you through the key aspects of gate safety—helping you understand the risks, legal responsibilities, and best practices for safe installation and maintenance. Whether you're an installer, a gate owner, or simply looking to expand your knowledge, these videos will help you understand the essentials of gate safety. 📺 To watch visit: https://bit.ly/40XiW8t #gatesafety #gatesafe #gateautomation

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