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Architectural Ironmongery SolutionsLaidlawistheleadingspecifier,distributorandtechnicalserviceproviderofarchitecturalironmongerytotheUKconstructionindustry.Aswithallitsproductportfolios,Laidlaw'shugerangeofarchitecturalironmongery,including the renowned Orbis brand, is designed to comply with European building standards.

Doorset SolutionsLaidlawhaspioneeredtheOrbisDoorsetssolutionwhichissuppliedcomplete with the door, frame, architraves and factory fitted ironmongerytomaximiseefficiencyandminimiseon-sitework.

Handrail and Balustrade SolutionsUsing a modular system in either stainless steel, nylon, timber or a combinationofthese,Laidlaw'shandrailandbalustradesolutionsaredesignedtosatisfyeachclient'sspecifications.Offeringthecompletetechnical service, highly trained staff are involved at every stage of each project, from site surveys and design through to supply and installation.

Access SolutionsFromsimplemasterkeyedcylindersuptostate-of-the-artbiometricaccess control and automatics, we have the expertise to design and supply an integrated system which will manage the access into and around even the most complex buildings to suit each specific application.

AstheUK'sleadingspecifierandsupplierofarchitecturalironmongery,doorsets,handrail&balustradingandaccesscontrolsolutions,Laidlawoffersitsuniqueservicethroughanationalnetworkof13salesofficesandtradecounters.

EachLaidlawsalesofficeissupportedbyacentraliseddistributioncentreatWillenhallwhichhasthecapacitytopackanddespatchindividualitemsorbydoorset.Pleasecontactyourlocalsalesofficeforfurtherinformation.

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Bristol 01173003980

Cardiff 02920471808

Gateshead 01914614100

Glasgow 01414458892

Kinmel Bay 01745332151

Liverpool 01517099438

London 02074360779

Perth 01738620581

Salford 01618480101

Sheffield 01142438916

Willenhall 01902600400

York 01904608864

Inclusive Design

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Orbis Architectural Ironmongery

Our ranges of ironmongery have been designed to satisfy all the latest European Standards and legislation, including BS8300 where this is relevant.

• Leverandpullhandlefurnituredesignedtoconformto BS 8300 recommendations

• Solidnylonironmongeryenableshighlevelsofcolour contrast on doors

• Largebathroomturnsforeaseofuse

•Brailleandtactilesignsavailableinplasticandstainless steel

•ComprehensiverangeofWC/washroomfittingsin solid nylon designed particularly to meet the needs of less able users

• Fulltechnicalsupportonall'Accessiblity'issues includingLRVmeasurementsforcolourcontrast

Orbis Doorsets

•Doorsetssuppliedcompletewithhardware,enabling full control over contrast of door and hardware

•Doorsavailableintimber,laminateorpowdercoated steelwithglazingwhichconformstoDocMofThe BuildingRegulations

•Doorsetscomplywithrecommendationsonclear opening widths for wheelchair users

• LRVmeasurementscanbesuppliedofdoorsand hardware to provide the necessary contrast for BS 8300 compliance

Handrail & Balustrades

Our handrail and balustrade ranges offer a wide range of solutionsforDDAapplications

• Solidnylonsystemsarewarmtothetouchandprovide wide scope for colour contrast

•Nyloninsertscanprovidetactilecluestoobstructions

•Multiplerailoptionscanprovideadditionalsupport

• Timberhandrailsprovidewarmthandcomfort

• Break-outsectionsofhandrailallowacontinuousrail to be provided across access ducts etc.

Access Solutions

AccessintoandaroundbuildingsisanessentialelementinDDAcompliance

• Fullautomaticandpowerassisteddoorcontrolsare available for new or existing doorways

• Proximityorhands-freeaccesscontrolisparticularly beneficial to blind or partially sighted users

• Accesscontrolwhichconformstotherequirementsof BS 8300:2009 with unambiguous visual signals and user adjustable audible signals

• Largecylinderturnsandkeyfobssuitableforelderly hands

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Illustrated are:

1. AcomprehensiveprogrammeofWCfittingsinsolidnylon

2. Braille and tactile signs form part of our hardware portfolio

3. Handrailing can incorporate tactile elements

4. DoorscanincorporateglazingpanelstoDocMrequirements

5.Proximityreaderhasinterchangeableendcapsforcolourcontrast

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www.laidlaw.netCASE STUDY - INCLUSIVE DESIGN

Theguarding,whichrunsfromtheendoftherampaccesstotheentranceofthebuildingisatahigherlevelandincludesglassinfillpanels.Theseareetchedwithmanifestation(thenameandbadgeoftheambulanceservice)tomakethepresenceof the barrier apparent to visually impaired people leaving the building.

Main entrance ramp at Hellesdon Ambulance Station

HellesdonistheheadquartersoftheEastAnglianAmbulanceNHSTrust,whichcoversthecountiesofCambridgeshire,NorfolkandSuffolk.SincetheTrustisdefinedasa'serviceprovider'underPartllloftheDisabilityDiscriminationAct(DDA),itistheirdutytomakereasonable adjustments to ensure that disabled members of the public are not discriminated against because of their disability.

Inthiscase,theTrustdecidedthattheyneeded to install a ramped access, in addition to the steps already provided and, because the ramp needed to be more than 2m long, they followed the recommendations in BS 8300 that there shouldbeahandrailonbothsides.Also,eventhoughthereisnorequirementforguardingunderPartKoftheBuildingRegulations,theTrustwantedtoprovideprotection so that wheelchair users could notinadvertentlyrollundertheramp'shandrail.

Laidlaw'sCombisystem,withnylon-sleeved steel balustrade top rails and stainless steel uprights, was selected for the refurbishment on the basis that the nylon gave a hand hold that was not cold to touch, yet the stainless steel was compatible with the design of the rest ofthebuilding.Fortherampaccess,abalustrade infill of stainless steel strained wire was selected to minimise the visual impact and a lower rail of stainless steel was used as a physical barrier to wheelchairs at ground level.

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Project: HeadquartersAmbulanceStation,Hellesdon,Suffolk

Client: EastAnglianAmbulanceNHSTrust

Contractor: TGill&Son

"Oncewehadgiventhemtheorder,Laidlawwereabletogeartheirdeliverytoourverytightworkprogramme,duetothefactthattheirsystemismadeupofstockcomponents.Then,whentheycametofitthebalustrading,wecouldseeforourselvestheadvantages.Forexample,they were able to install it much faster than usual because large sections were put together in their factory

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Laidlaw has a long established reputation for supplying high quality components to the construction industry. In this document we have highlighted a number of products with features which make them particularly relevant for users with impaired abilities. In addition to our product offering there are a number of additional reasons to specify Laidlaw products.

• Highlevelofprofessionalismandtechnicalguidanceoncorrectproduct specification• Guidanceonthemostuptodatelegislationincludingcomplianceon accessibility issues, BS 8300 and DDA • Fullschedulingservice• Fromsitesurveythroughtofullinstallationonhandrail&balustrading• Projectmanagementanddeliveryofintegratedproductsupplies

www.laidlaw.netSUPPLYING INCLUSIVE DESIGN SOLUTIONS

1 www.laidlaw.net

Orbis Architectural Ironmongery

Our ranges of ironmongery have been designed to satisfy all the latest European Standards and legislation, including BS8300 where this is relevant.

• Leverandpullhandlefurnituredesignedtoconformto BS 8300 recommendations

• Solidnylonironmongeryenableshighlevelsofcolour contrast on doors

• Largebathroomturnsforeaseofuse

•Brailleandtactilesignsavailableinplasticandstainless steel

•ComprehensiverangeofWC/washroomfittingsin solid nylon designed particularly to meet the needs of less able users

• Fulltechnicalsupportonall'Accessiblity'issues includingLRVmeasurementsforcolourcontrast

Orbis Doorsets

•Doorsetssuppliedcompletewithhardware,enabling full control over contrast of door and hardware

•Doorsavailableintimber,laminateorpowdercoated steelwithglazingwhichconformstoDocMofThe BuildingRegulations

•Doorsetscomplywithrecommendationsonclear opening widths for wheelchair users

• LRVmeasurementscanbesuppliedofdoorsand hardware to provide the necessary contrast for BS 8300 compliance

Handrail & Balustrades

Our handrail and balustrade ranges offer a wide range of solutionsforDDAapplications

• Solidnylonsystemsarewarmtothetouchandprovide wide scope for colour contrast

•Nyloninsertscanprovidetactilecluestoobstructions

•Multiplerailoptionscanprovideadditionalsupport

• Timberhandrailsprovidewarmthandcomfort

• Break-outsectionsofhandrailallowacontinuousrail to be provided across access ducts etc.

Access Solutions

AccessintoandaroundbuildingsisanessentialelementinDDAcompliance

• Fullautomaticandpowerassisteddoorcontrolsare available for new or existing doorways

• Proximityorhands-freeaccesscontrolisparticularly beneficial to blind or partially sighted users

• Accesscontrolwhichconformstotherequirementsof BS 8300:2009 with unambiguous visual signals and user adjustable audible signals

• Largecylinderturnsandkeyfobssuitableforelderly hands

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Illustrated are:

1. AcomprehensiveprogrammeofWCfittingsinsolidnylon

2. Braille and tactile signs form part of our hardware portfolio

3. Handrailing can incorporate tactile elements

4. DoorscanincorporateglazingpanelstoDocMrequirements

5.Proximityreaderhasinterchangeableendcapsforcolourcontrast

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www.laidlaw.netCASE STUDY - INCLUSIVE DESIGN

Theguarding,whichrunsfromtheendoftherampaccesstotheentranceofthebuildingisatahigherlevelandincludesglassinfillpanels.Theseareetchedwithmanifestation(thenameandbadgeoftheambulanceservice)tomakethepresenceof the barrier apparent to visually impaired people leaving the building.

Main entrance ramp at Hellesdon Ambulance Station

HellesdonistheheadquartersoftheEastAnglianAmbulanceNHSTrust,whichcoversthecountiesofCambridgeshire,NorfolkandSuffolk.SincetheTrustisdefinedasa'serviceprovider'underPartllloftheDisabilityDiscriminationAct(DDA),itistheirdutytomakereasonable adjustments to ensure that disabled members of the public are not discriminated against because of their disability.

Inthiscase,theTrustdecidedthattheyneeded to install a ramped access, in addition to the steps already provided and, because the ramp needed to be more than 2m long, they followed the recommendations in BS 8300 that there shouldbeahandrailonbothsides.Also,eventhoughthereisnorequirementforguardingunderPartKoftheBuildingRegulations,theTrustwantedtoprovideprotection so that wheelchair users could notinadvertentlyrollundertheramp'shandrail.

Laidlaw'sCombisystem,withnylon-sleeved steel balustrade top rails and stainless steel uprights, was selected for the refurbishment on the basis that the nylon gave a hand hold that was not cold to touch, yet the stainless steel was compatible with the design of the rest ofthebuilding.Fortherampaccess,abalustrade infill of stainless steel strained wire was selected to minimise the visual impact and a lower rail of stainless steel was used as a physical barrier to wheelchairs at ground level.

"

Project: HeadquartersAmbulanceStation,Hellesdon,Suffolk

Client: EastAnglianAmbulanceNHSTrust

Contractor: TGill&Son

"Oncewehadgiventhemtheorder,Laidlawwereabletogeartheirdeliverytoourverytightworkprogramme,duetothefactthattheirsystemismadeupofstockcomponents.Then,whentheycametofitthebalustrading,wecouldseeforourselvestheadvantages.Forexample,they were able to install it much faster than usual because large sections were put together in their factory

Nick Gale, Contracts Manager

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Laidlaw has a long established reputation for supplying high quality components to the construction industry. In this document we have highlighted a number of products with features which make them particularly relevant for users with impaired abilities. In addition to our product offering there are a number of additional reasons to specify Laidlaw products.

• Highlevelofprofessionalismandtechnicalguidanceoncorrectproduct specification• Guidanceonthemostuptodatelegislationincludingcomplianceon accessibility issues, BS 8300 and DDA • Fullschedulingservice• Fromsitesurveythroughtofullinstallationonhandrail&balustrading• Projectmanagementanddeliveryofintegratedproductsupplies

www.laidlaw.net

While Laidlaw has taken every care to ensure the accuracy of information, data and advice contained in this literature, no liability in respect of such information whether given negligently or not can be accepted by the company. Due to variations in the printing process, actual colours may differ from those shown. Laidlaw retains the right to amend the technical specification of any range of equipment shown.

As part of continual efforts to reduce our carbon footprint, this brochure was printed on a FSC approved paper stock which originates from well-managed forests, controlled sources and recycled wood or fibre as indicated by the logo opposite.

Laidlaw subscribes to NBS Plus which contains full specification clauses for all Laidlaw products and is a RIBA approved supplier of CPD seminars.

Laidlaw also subscribes and is an active member of The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) which is a recognised body that promotes standards in integrity and excellence in the business of architectural ironmongery.

Sales OfficeTrade CounterDistribution Centre

To email a UK sales office use the following format: info.office@laidlaw.net (e.g. info.bristol@laidlaw.net)

© Laidlaw Solutions Limited April 2010/L131/001

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ad

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EMS 531228

CONTRACTORS HEALTH &

SA

FETY

A

SSESSMENT SCHEM

E

Chas Accredited

HAIncorporating DSMA & ABHM

Architectural Ironmongery SolutionsLaidlaw is the leading specifier, distributor and technical service provider of architectural ironmongery to the UK construction industry. As with all its product portfolios, Laidlaw's huge range of architectural ironmongery, including the renowned Orbis brand, is designed to comply with European building standards.

Doorset SolutionsLaidlaw has pioneered the Orbis Doorsets solution which is supplied complete with the door, frame, architraves and factory fitted ironmongery to maximise efficiency and minimise on-site work.

Handrail and Balustrade SolutionsUsing a modular system in either stainless steel, nylon, timber or a combination of these, Laidlaw's handrail and balustrade solutions are designed to satisfy each client's specifications. Offering the complete technical service, highly trained staff are involved at every stage of each project, from site surveys and design through to supply and installation.

Access SolutionsFrom simple masterkeyed cylinders up to state-of-the-art biometric access control and automatics, we have the expertise to design and supply an integrated system which will manage the access into and around even the most complex buildings to suit each specific application.

As the UK's leading specifier and supplier of architectural ironmongery, doorsets, handrail & balustrading and access control solutions, Laidlaw offers its unique service through a national network of 13 sales offices and trade counters.

Each Laidlaw sales office is supported by a centralised distribution centre at Willenhall which has the capacity to pack and despatch individual items or by doorset. Please contact your local sales office for further information.

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Bristol 0117 300 3980

Cardiff 029 2047 1808

Gateshead 0191 461 4100

Glasgow 0141 445 8892

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London 0207 436 0779

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Sheffield 0114 243 8916

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York 01904 608864