Steel doors have been fitted into social housing properties across London for Origin Housing. The product installed is Delta Security’s Model 9.
Origin Housing is a provider of affordable housing and care and support services in London and Hertfordshire. It owns and manages over 5,500 homes and has a turnover of £37m.
Some timber doors, in property entrances, stairs and communal landing areas were, in some instances, not robust enough to withstand vandalism and anti-social behaviour which led to locks being damaged and the residents being put at risk. Delta Security replaced the doors and locking mechanisms. This upgrade included fireman switches, which are used in the event of a fire by firemen, to gain access and turn off hazardous electrical equipment.
Frank O’Gallagher, Project Surveyor at Origin Housing, says: “On receiving reports from our Neighbourhood Managers that locks and the timber doors had been damaged by anti-social behaviour it was our responsibility to look for a solution that would help improve security for Origin Housing’s properties, the residents and their belongings.”
Delta Security says that it recommended the Delta Model 9 Steel Door because the steel frame, the secure, tamper-proof twin maglocks and auto closing mechanism provides a product suited to housing association properties with multiple occupancy. Also included with the door installation is the replacement of frames with a secure steel frame, fob system, new stainless steel digital door entry, exit buttons and, fitted as standard, 11.5mm anti-bandit laminated clear glass.
According to Delta, the designs of the Model 9 Steel door can be tailored to the type and age of the building, assisting councils and housing associations in modernising security, while maintaining the characters of the buildings, the installer says. The doors have already been installed in ten sites and further sites will be added over the coming year. Frank says: “The installations have gone very well. Delta was chosen because its products help increase security at the right cost. The doors are well manufactured and fully compliant with the necessary fire and safety regulations, and because of their design our maintenance costs have also been reduced.”
Dave Mundy, Operations Manager at Delta Security adds: “As specialists in social housing, we have designed the product to help reduce anti-social behaviour by providing a robust frame that can withstand attempted vandalism and ensure that residents are more confident of their safety.”
Pictured: a door in Margaret House, MW1
