Stage 1: Planning
Our involvement at the early stage of a project ensures that our expertise can be
applied, along with our understanding of the needs and requirements of the clients,
to reduce risk and deliver within time and on budget. EAT should be considered at
the initial planning stage when discussions are taking place with the
customer/developer on new new build and refurbishment projects. Possum work
with a variety of customers in their understanding of the EAT applications available
and the benefits they provide to the customer and their service provision.
Possum provides practical advice and assessments are made of users needs and
the building in which a system is to be installed.
The project management process will include liaising with customers, architects,
building and electrical contractors and an involvement in the on-site installation.
Stage 2: Design
What do I need to consider at the design stage?
At the design stage certain factors need to be considered:
Item |
What should be considered |
Benefit to end client/user |
Door internal |
- Fused spurs in the vicinity of door.
- Positioning of push pad.
- Door furniture/roller catch/lock.
- Connection to fire alarm circuit if required.
- Adequate reveal and reinforcement of
the area above door. |
Open/close door to access their room, garden, communal areas etc. |
Door external |
- Fused spurs in the vicinity of door.
- Type and material construction of the door.
- Locking mechanism.
- Connection to fire alarm circuit if required.
- Adequate reveal and reinforcement of the area above door. |
Windows |
- Fused spur in the vicinity of window. |
Open or close the window when required without the need for assistance. |
Curtains/Blind |
- Fused spur in the vicinity of curtain
rail/blind.
- Baton to fix the rail to. |
Open or close the curtains or blinds when required without the need for assistance. |
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