Following a detailed survey and risk assessment an intruder alarm system was specified with  remote signalling capability to ensure a comprehensive level of protection to the property.

Formed by Nathan Haskell and Jason Hancock, Triple H Bespoke Motorcycles are specialists in the design & build of custom built motorcycles as well as offering routine servicing for leading motorcycle brands.

Although originally trained in the aerospace industry, Nathan has had a passion for custom built motorcycles from an early age and had built his own motorbike by age of twenty one.

His passion for motorbikes caused him to leave the aerospace industry in favour of employment with a world renown specialist maker of custom built motorcycles of the highest  specification , where he was involved in the design process.

Jason’s background on the other hand, was in the motorsport industry, where he worked for the likes of McLaren and Lola in the preparation of racing cars, primarily for the 24-hour Le Man races. However, like Nathan, he had a passion for motorcycles and totally rebuilt and refurbished a Triumph Bonneville in his spare time.  As well as fabrication skills, his expertise in fault finding and tuning engines is incomparable.

In 2012,  Nathan and Jason decided to ‘pool’ their joint expertise to develop Triple H Bespoke Motorcycles as a specialist company able to offer a total service to motorcyclists and particularly those with a custom build requirement.

As agents for Drag Specialties, Motorcycle Storehouse and W&W, they are able to complete routine servicing and repairs to these and other machines and are able to offer a collection service throughout Dorset & Hampshire and most of Wiltshire & Somerset. Whilst their service/repair clientele are scattered throughout Southern England, enquiries for the custom build side of the business have been received from as far afield as Europe.

HHH Bespoke Motorcycles

Oakpark Alarms are proud to announce the certification of the DSPA fire suppression system for which they are the appointed distribution agents throughout the Central Southern Counties of England on behalf of DSPA.UK Ltd.

Following an exhaustive eight months of testing and examining, the DSPA products have now been certified to comply with the following international standards;

CEN-TR15276-1:2009, UL2775 , ISO/DIS15779-1 and BRL K23001/04

The testing program was overseen by KIWA, the internationally recognised certification organisation covering the entire process from manufacturing through to the installed fire protection system.

The certification of the DSPA system means that architects and other fire protection system specifiers  have access to a totally new form of fire suppression within the UK, offering real advantages compared to the gaseous and sprinkler systems available previously.  Already used extensively on the Continent including by such clients as Scholberg AG, the Swiss Red Cross and The Swiss Postal Service, this latest certification clears the way for DSPA  to make similar inroads in the UK Fire Suppression Equipment market and has already been used in the Olympia and Earls Court Exhibition Centres.

With no invasive installation requirements, pressurisation or storage needs, DSPA is a total Fire Suppression System offering the most cost-effective solution for protecting valuable business assets.

Compared to traditional products, DSPA offers the following advantages.

• No pipe work – so can easily be retrospectively installed with little or no disruption.
• No pressure or storage problems - saving on maintenance and space requirements.
• Non-corrosive and non-conductive – totally harmless for computers and PCB’s.
• Much reduced cost - compared to traditional products, installation times are drastically reduced, resulting in substantial cost savings.

For more information on how this product will enable you to meet your Fire Protection needs more simply and cost effectively than traditional products, please contact  OAKPARK  on 01202- 827776 or by e-mail at enquiries@oakpark.co.uk

Full details of the DSPA product can be found on the DSPA website

Welcome to Oakpark News, where we bring readers up to date with new applications, introduce the people who make our business work, and answer some of your frequently asked questions. While reading, think about what you would choose for your Red Letter Day; would it be a driving experience on one of the local racetracks, or a pampering day at a luxury Spa? Just enter our simple competition and you could be the winner! We welcome your feedback, so if you have any questions, please contact us. enquiries@oakpark.co.uk

One Stop Shop for Security

Oakpark Alarms has been selected as the supplier of CCTV security camera systems, intruder and fire alarms for the Central Convenience Stores (CCS) chain of retail outlets, based across the South Coast. The company, formed earlier this year by retail experts Tony Scott and Steve Wilkinson, already comprises of 4 stores, and has ambitious plans to acquire a further 200 within 5 years.

The ideal profile of each store will be around 2000 sq ft, in a rural or village location, serving the needs of local neighbourhoods. Around 4000 lines will be stocked, using a national distributor for variety and value pricing. However, as part of the brand package, CCS is actively looking for local suppliers for bakery and fresh produce, to offer its customers a more personal choice.

Local is also one of the reasons CCS chose Oakpark Alarms to provide its security needs. Commercial Director Tony Scott explains, “The Oakpark offices are literally in the same building as one of our stores. When we started the company, both Steve and I wanted to work with local businesses, wherever we could get a good deal, and a reliable supplier. Oakpark takes care of everything, sorting out the building protection, dealing with police call-outs, maintaining the systems, and providing on going support. Their team understood our business and what we needed to achieve, and provided flexible solutions. Oakpark is a one stop shop for security and fire protection, which fits our style of business.”

“The first 3 systems are fully installed, and we are pleased with the results. The service is superb, and the whole team is very approachable, and willing to help. Would I recommend them? Definitely!”

Top (security) gear

H.A.S MG Rover, based in Poole, was formed in 2006 to help MG and Rover owners maintain their vehicles through manufacturer approved techniques and genuine MG Rover parts. Building on the knowledge, experience and enthusiasm of their specialist team, the company has expanded substantially, requiring relocation of the business to larger premises.

With specialist equipment and parts, security was paramount. Managing Director Scott Stacey brought in Oakpark to design, supply and install both the intruder alarm and CCTV systems. Following installation Scott was amazed at the functionality of the CCTV system. Not only could he view images remotely to a broadband equipped computer anywhere in the world, but he could also view the images to his SMART phone and control the system as if he was actually sitting in front of the DVR! In the event of an alarm activation, he can immediately review what is happening both inside and outside the property, which could potentially result in a faster response by the police.

As with most commercial properties, finding room for the CCTV DVR and monitor was a challenge. However by using the latest combined unit in which both the monitor and DVR are contained in the same housing, mounted on a wall bracket, it is both easily visible and takes up no additional surface space. Jeff Pearce, Managing Director of Oakpark Alarms explained, “ Since the introduction of these combined units we are finding that many clients prefer this approach as it reduces ‘clutter’ in the office environment.”

Face of Oakpark Alarms- Sharon Taylor

Sharon Taylor has looked after Oakpark Alarms’ accounting systems for 7 years, and in that time, she’s heard all the excuses. “The cheque’s in the post” is still popular, she says, along with “never received the invoice”. She brings a quiet determination, attention to detail and strong IT skills to the job, recognising every delaying tactic in the book, but makes sure all bills are paid. Avoiding bad debts is her mission. “Especially in these times of austerity, with businesses ceasing trading overnight, it’s essential that we invoice the customer promptly and chase for payment if it is overdue.”

Her dogged persistence is combined with a pleasant but firm manner, not only for potential late payers, but also for Oakpark’s engineers. Sharon is responsible for keeping the van fleet on the road. “It can be hard to get the engineers to part with their vans for a service or repair, but I persist – we make a joke about it!”

In her spare time, Sharon and her husband enjoy walking along the beach, going to the theatre with friends, or visiting new places on a weekend break.

FAQs

Q.If I install CCTV to protect my warehouse, can other businesses locally object on the grounds of privacy?

A.If your cameras include a partial view of a public place, such as the road, you need to ensure your installation and associated data which is received, stored, reviewed, or analysed complies with the appropriate British Standard. You also need to comply with sections of the Data Protection Act 1998, and the Human Rights Act 1998, and have a code of practice. Oakpark Alarms has installed hundreds of CCTV systems in business and domestic premises across the south of England, and based on this extensive specialist experience, can advise on procedures for each individual case.

Q.We have just taken over a specialist dementia care home, and we need a secure access system. What should I look for?

A. You should look at your overall objectives in detail, but door controls are a good starting point. You can use a swipe card system, which looks professional rather than institutional, allows time limited access to visitors, and is flexible, depending on your needs. Find one that the staff can use easily and make sure they have the training.

Q.With summer festivals, local fairs, and sporting events drawing large numbers of people to the area, I’m worried that thieves might take advantage of the crowds and also come visiting. What precautions should I take to protect my business premises?

A. Make sure your staff are aware of this potential security risk, and review your security procedures. If you have been putting off a service on your alarm system, book a date in the diary before anything goes missing. It is worth doing a daily check on materials of any value, for example lead, copper pipes and oil tanks, which are not able to be locked away. And if increased traffic congestion is likely to be a problem for your staff, consider a flexitime arrangement for the duration, which has the benefit of maximising the time staff are on site to keep an eye on things.

About Oakpark Alarms

This family run business provides a 24/7 backup service, and has installed and maintained more than 8000 systems. Did you know Oakpark installs and maintains all of these, for both Domestic and Commercial customers?

• Burglar alarms
• CCTV
• Fire alarms
• Access control systems

Phone 01202 827776 for more information
www.oakpark.co.uk
enquiries@oakpark.co.uk

Competition

To win a fabulous Red Letter Day out, simply email your answers to the following questions, by Wednesday 30 November 2011, to enquiries@oakpark.co.uk. The first correct answer drawn out of the fire bucket will be contacted to receive the Red Letter Day prize.

1. What do the letters BAFE stand for?
2. CCTV is useful for monitoring __________ in shopping centres
3. Oakpark ‘s new Facebook page is www.facebook.com/____________

Conditions: The judge’s decision is final. Staff will not be allowed to enter. Entrants must be 18 or over. Winners will be notified within 7 days of the end of the competition. No cash alternative.

Memberships and Certifications

• BAFE registered SP203 scheme -the independent third party registration body for the fire protection industry. http://www.bafe.org.uk/
• Certified by Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) http://www.ssaib.co.uk/ , accredited to UKAS 0131

• Fire Industry Association http://www.fia.uk.com/

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Oakpark (Dorset) Ltd.
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In the following five years the business has expanded substantially resulting in a greater need for improved security measures. Oakpark was brought in to design, supply and install suitable security measures, which included an intruder alarm and a state-of-the-art CCTV system.

Both the monitor and recording apparatus for the CCTV are incorporated into one wall mounted unit, thereby saving valuable worktop space. The cameras are remotely accessible, allowing management to control the area of coverage and view images from wherever they might be using either a broadband equipped computer or SMART phone.

The greater functionality of IP-based technologies now means that security capabilities previously the domain of major companies with huge security budgets are now within the reach of any size of company that wants to ensure their business is protected to the full level of today’s technology.

In a workplace, the Responsible Person would normally be the employer, or the owner of the premises if the employer is not directly involved in the management or control of the building, but in practice a member of staff is often delegated with the task of meeting the responsibilities under the Act.

These responsibilities are, fundamentally, that there should be a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to which relevant persons (ie those working in or likely to visit the building) are exposed.  For the purposes of the RRFSO, this means identifying the general fire precautions needed to comply with the requirements and prohibitions imposed under the Order.  The assessment must be reviewed regularly to ensure that it is up-to-date and current.

In order to safeguard the on-going safety of relevant persons, the Responsible Person must ensure that the premises and any facilities (including equipment and plant) are properly and regularly maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair. To meet these responsibilities, the normal procedure would be to have maintenance contracts in place for such things as fire extinguishers, fire alarms and any other fire control or suppression equipment that is installed.

The enforcing authorities under the RRFSO are, as far as most of us are concerned, either the local Fire and Rescue Authority, or the Health and Safety Executive.

Further details of the how to comply with the requirements of RRFSO 2005 and the need to appoint a Responsible Person can be found on the UK Legislation website

Quite clearly the operator of the home wants the home to appear just that – a friendly and welcoming “home”. Protection of the residents from unauthorised persons gaining access to the property from outside can generally be relatively simply achieved using simple access control systems.

The design criteria become much more problematic when dealing with the needs of residents suffering dementia, as there is the additional complication of ensuring that, for their own safety, such residents are unable to access areas beyond their immediate safe environment.  And of course, notwithstanding this, the staff members have to be able to move freely through the building, easily and with a minimum of disruption.

Any equipment used needs to be aesthetically pleasing.  Anything which ‘smacks’ of ‘secure establishment’ is to be avoided at all costs.

Using computer-controlled access control systems, Oakpark has been able to complete a number of residential care home and dementia unit projects in Hampshire and Dorset which are flexible in meeting the needs of both staff and residents,  whilst at the same time maintaining the required level of security in a suitably unobtrusive and safe way.

When a building, or part of a building, is not in use, the storage of drugs on the premises makes it very attractive to drug addicts looking for a “ free fix”.  This risk factor is normally best addressed by a well-designed intruder alarm system, ideally remotely signalled, and with particular emphasis being placed on high-level protection to those areas in the building where drugs and any valuables are stored.

A very different problem has to be addressed at times when a building is open to the public; the biggest security risk then becomes the risk of violence to the staff.

The threat of violence to staff is generally tackled on two fronts. Firstly by the installation of CCTV cameras covering general access areas where violence perpetrated by a patient is most likely to occur, for example the reception desk. However, additional cameras will usually monitor other general access areas which may not be immediately visible to the staff. This can then signal an alert to a developing situation and hopefully enable staff to react quickly and defuse the incident before it gets out of hand.

Obviously, for privacy reasons CCTV is not suitable for consulting, examination and treatment rooms.  Since CCTV cannot be used in these areas, other means of protecting the staff need to be implemented. This will invariably be some form of ‘call button’ which, at its simplest, will alert staff in other areas of the building to the fact that there is an incident and support is needed. This type of approach is not dissimilar to a nurse call system and in many circumstances may be perfectly adequate. However, where cases of repeated and severe levels of violence are expected or have occurred, hidden personal attack buttons can be linked to the intruder alarm, resulting in police attendance as well as alerting staff.

Oakpark have extensive knowledge and experience in meeting the needs of this special market sector, having completed a number of installations for healthcare providers throughout Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire.

All of the conventional suppression systems whether CO2 based, sprinklers, water mist etc will entail extensive pipework and control equipment resulting in disruption to the business with, as often as not, considerable costs for installation.

Against this background, the DSPA system (Dry Sprinkler Powder Aerosol) represents a major step forward in fire suppression.  It does not require pipework thereby minimising disruption to the workplace, and installation costs are usually considerably less than for  more conventional systems.   DSPA systems represent a very viable alternative to conventional systems and have been hugely successful in  Europe where it was launched several years ago; it is now poised to become as popular in the UK following its recent introduction to this country.

The DSPA system operates volumetrically suppressing the fire with an aerosol and leaves a harmless residue that can be easily vacuumed up.  The process is completely dry and can be activated by a number of different types of sensors including electronic, thermal and manual.

Oakpark is the south of England agent for DSPA.  Full technical details of the DSPA systems can be found of the DSPA website.

Aesthetics

For their own safety, the residents need to be kept in a controlled environment but, whilst their security remains paramount, this is their ‘home’ and therefore the access control system needs to be as unobtrusive as possible and any parts of the system visible need to be pleasing in appearance.

Ease-of-use

Although not a problem peculiar to a dementia unit, the constant movement of care staff means that the system has to be very easy to use and cause a minimum of delay to the staff when moving through the building

Access control and authority levels

Ideally the system needs to be capable of allowing different levels of access authority to different people, dependent on their individual needs.  The Matron, for example, needs access authority  throughout the building at all times.  Visitors to the dementia unit on the other hand may need  only limited access rights to a specific area or wing of the building,  and only at given times.  A flexible but well structured system can therefore ensure residents’ security whilst allowing visitors to move around the unit without staff needing to escort them; freeing up valuable staff time as well as providing a more relaxed and friendly atmosphere for residents.

Access control in dementia units – to summarise

Equipment used needs to be unobtrusive and operable as simply as possible and allow the necessary movement of staff and visitors whilst ensuring the safety of residents. Experience has shown us that the Paxton Nett2 access control system is comfortably able to meet all of these design criteria with a level of flexibility which enables it to meet, or exceed, any additional local requirements for a particular unit.

Oakpark has recently designed and installed an access control system at Colten Care’s Dementia Care Home at St Catherines View in Winchester; full details are available in our press release, Access control in Colten Care’s Dementia Care Home Unit

We always emphasise that alarm and CCTV systems are designed to detect unlawful entry and incidents, as well as deterring such events, within the areas of protection provided by the systems. They can provide peace of mind but they can’t substitute for making a building physically secure.  Security systems must always be viewed as additional to, rather than instead of physical protection.

As specialists in all forms of electronic security we are able to give comprehensive  and professional advice as to how electronic security measures, be they intruder alarms, CCTV, access control or indeed fire alarms, can be used to optimum effect but can only give very general advice on physical security as this is beyond our remit. If a  client is looking for more detailed advice on physical security, we would recommend they speak to a company specialising in this type of work.

Dorset Doors is an organisation we have worked alongside on previous projects and are able to give this type of advice. They specialise in supply of Specialist industrial security doors as well as palisade fencing and security bollards to customers throughout Dorset and Hampshire.  Full details of their product range can be found on their website at www.dorsetdoors.co.uk