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Suppliers of: Security shutters, rolling shutters, window shutters, high security shutters, Integr8 Shutters, Equilux Residential Shutters, Obexion High Security Shutters, LPS 1175 Shutters, LPS 1175 Security Rated Shutters, Lintel shutters, Built-In shutters, Structu
Revolutionising the approach to security
Charter Global Ltd offer a high-performance, comprehensive range of security shutters to properties of all types. With dedicated UK manufacturing facilities, an experienced workforce and an unrivalled product range, Charter Global Ltd are revolutionising the security shutter industry, engineering preventative products for both the shell and interior spaces.
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Charter Global provides three solution systems to the industry as follows:
Integr8 Shutters
Integr8’s product range includes Structural and Non-Structural Built-In roller shutters, catering for the latest in construction technology, including traditional, timber frames and off-site modular projects. Continued security issues in recent years have highlighted vulnerabilities in building security for applications within these sectors. As such, built-in roller shutters must now allow for a significant degree of access while at the same time protecting sensitive areas from unauthorised entry.
- Integr8 Structural Built-in Shutters: Integr8’s specialist range of Structural Built-In Shutters encompasses the very best architectural construction of integrated lintel shutter systems. By removing the need for an unsightly headbox, integrated security shutters sit within the load-bearing lintel of an aperture.
- Integr8 Non-Structural Built-in Shutters: The Integr8 Non Structural Built-In Shutters are best suited for applications where there is no requirement for a load bearing lintel. This can be due to the application’s intended purpose, or due to the architectural design requirements and planning permission restrictions. The shutter is integrated flush the building profile, therefore completely removing the requirement for an unsightly headbox.
Equilux Premium Residential Security:
Residential security shutters are becoming more popular among modern homes in the UK to protect against increasing crime rates and offer occupant safety. The past perception of roller security shutters is that they are obtrusive, unattractive, and mainly used for business or retail premises, but, when working with an appropriate solutions provider, you will find a variety of options that can enhance your home security without compromising on design or aesthetics.
Currently unmatched within the security solutions market, Equilux residential security shutters are a completely unique approach to home security and are specifically designed as roller shutters for prestigious residencies of ultra-high net worth individuals.
A wide range of shutter styles are available through the Equilux Security Shutter range for applications requiring unique solutions, such as shutters requiring extremely compact rolling zones for retrofit situations with limited space, bespoke measurements, a wide range of finishes to any RAL colour to best suit the property’s design, and all products are manufactured at our purpose-built facilities here in the UK.
Our Equilux range offers both internal and external security roller shutters, each providing unique advantages. Either option will provide the same level of security.
Obexion High Security Roller Shutters
Explore the most comprehensive range of LPS 1175 independently certified high-security roller shutters, only available from Charter Global. Obexion currently offers the widest range of certifications on the market, resulting from many years of development and rigorous testing.
Obexion Security Shutters have achieved several industry firsts, from NPSA (formerly known as the CPNI) and HVM certification, to successfully attaining independent approval for use by both the UK government and the US Department of State. The complete shutter range is also recognised by the ACPO Secured by Design initiative and is a police preferred specification.
- Obexion Security Shutters: Obexion security roller shutters are manufactured in the UK and have been tested and certified by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) to LPS 1175, Issue 7, SR2, SR3, SR4 and SR5 standards. In addition to this, the Obexion MD XR security shutter has been approved for UK government use. With a full design, manufacture and installation service, Obexion high risk security shutters are designed and manufactured in the UK, with all operations accredited to ISO 9001.
- Obexion Security Grilles: The Obexion Security Grilles range offers the very best standard of specified, security shutters currently available on the market. Rigorously tried and tested, Obexion Grilles are versatile by design and secure through intelligent manufacturing methods including high grade bolt-cutter resistance.
Other Products:
To offer this complete service, we have a range of specialist partners that we work with collaboratively to ensure that you have a personal service to handle all your physical security needs for the project:
- Doors
- Blinds
- Grilles
Further technical information is available to download from the BPi Download Library or directly from the Manufacturer’s own website.
Security Shutters for Museums and High Value Buildings
Protecting national properties including Museums and Galleries
From a security point of view, museums are a security nightmare – keeping some of our most valuable belongings in one place is asking for trouble. Much like a common criminal will target Luxury Properties and head straight for the safe, professional criminals understand that museums hold pieces of upmost monetary, cultural or scientific value.
Mostly concerned with mitigating theft and destruction of assets (valuable object or property), the most important element of securing high value buildings such as national museums is to delay the experienced attacker for as long as possible.
There are two main security considerations in play here; first is to ensure the institution is always protected, the second is the protection of temporary exhibitions and collections.
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National museums and galleries, such as the Tate Modern, will host renown exhibitions and personal collections from other institutions across the globe, and must strategise in advance the reallocation of resources.
Exhibitions are fantastic crowd-pleasers, but massively increase the risk faced to the museums and subsequently, the cost of insurance also rises.
The Government Indemnity Scheme (GIS) provides an alternative to the cost of commercial insurance, allowing national cultural institutions with the ability to display high value art and cultural objects to the public. GIS also provides cost-free indemnity cover for art and cultural items to be loaned on a short or long-term basis. For other buildings categorised as high value with similar risk profiles, including archives, libraries and reference institutions, the same allowances may not be provided making security provisions that much more important.
ASSOCIATED RISKS
Mitigating all risks posed to high value buildings must first begin with an assessment of criminal threat levels, of which most will be dependent on circumstance.
An institution that is internationally renowned for certain collections (for example the pre-historic collection at the National History Museum) or has previously suffered robbery with the loss of some masterpieces, will consider the potential level of threat to be high.
For smaller institutions with modern collections and purpose-built properties, the threat level will be considerably lower. More often however, GIS requires a minimum standard security rating. Recent project, MK Gallery, required a minimum LPS 1175 SR4; a performance rating more commonly seen on nationally-funded properties.
Implementing physical security measures throughout any building of facility does significantly reduce risk, however no solution will one hundred percent effect.
Common challenges when securing museums & galleries
When implementing physical security measures, there must be considerable allowances for both the construction regulations in place on properties of high value and the assets themselves. In regards to the physical integration, property type is the main conductor for specification.
If the property is purpose built, independently certified products can be tailored to specification and architecturally design. If the property is listed however, or is categorised as a Heritage building, solutions must be considerate of aesthetic and preservative regulations. Arson is also worth mentioning as there has been a steady increase within the UK in recent years, and whilst the breakout of fire is normally the result of carelessness, it poses a unique risk of destroying everything if countermeasures are not implemented.
The assets themselves may also have exhaustive restrictions. Government acts, such as the Museum and Galleries Act 1993 which encompasses all nationally recognised institutions, have extensive restrictions on the showcasing of certain objects, for example the type of display casing. Combined with the environmental preservation and restoration regulations, the overall limitations are severe and require dedicated management teams.
Beyond the general risk identified, each application will also have unique threats. This encompasses anything from libraries having high number of thefts because the ‘hands-on’ nature of objects is taken advantage of, to successful snatch-and-grabs in smaller museums with inadequate protection layouts, to independent galleries targeted as they don’t have the governmental backing that the national galleries do.
Historically, attacks on museums and galleries have been through force and use of powerful weaponry, however integrated security technology (perimeter surveillance, electromechanical detectors, intruder control equipment) has come a long way since the mass looting during WWII, and attacks (successful or not) have subsequently become sabotage and espionage attempts.
To counterbalance this progression, security teams must cohesively work with all the security measures at their disposal – from automation detection technology, to reinforced security shutters.
Protecting sports ground from vandalism
Published: July 24, 2023
Posted in: Case Studies Integr8 Shutters | Tags: | Tags: Community
Like any other public facility, sports pavilions can face various security risks. Vandalism can be a recurring problem for sports pavilions, leading to increased maintenance costs, a negative image of the facility, and reduced visitor satisfaction. It may also result in reduced community engagement and a sense of insecurity.
Common security risks these properties may encounter include vandalism, burglary, unauthorized access, fire hazards and harsh weather.
To mitigate these risks, several security roller shutters were installed across the Shrewsbury House School pavilion – a sports ground in Chessington.
Sports pavilions are often vulnerable due to their accessibility and the presence of valuable equipment and facilities.
To protect the premises, 8 non-structural lintel shutters were installed around the building.
Three of these security shutters were placed on the main entrance of the building which led directly to the seating area. The shutters help prevent damage to equipment, seating, and other structures within the pavilion and avoid costly repairs or replacements.
The entrance doors were primarily made of windows, which meant a high risk of break-ins. Broken windows, doors, or other glass surfaces, not only cause property damage but also safety hazards.
The headroom above the entrance was limited. Our unique small-rolling shutters provide the ideal solution for this requirement.
The small roll zones also contributed to preserving the pavilion’s flair.
The shutters were manufactured in a sleek grey finish to complement the pavilion’s modern design and overall colour palette.
The other security shutters were placed around access points on the side and back of the building. When deployed, the security shutters provide a high-performance layer of protection against both intruders and vandalism.
Electrical equipment, improper storage of flammable materials, or arson can lead to fire incidents that may cause damage to the pavilion and pose risks to occupants. A fire shutter was installed over the kitchen servery to mitigate fire hazards.
If you would like assistance with an enquiry similar to this project or any other, contact our team today enquiries@charter-global.com
