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The Synoptic Problem of Matthew, Mark, and Luke

EDWARD D. ANDREWS (AS in Criminal Justice, BS in Religion, MA in Biblical Studies, and MDiv in Theology) is CEO and President of Christian Publishing House. He has authored ninety-two books. Andrews is the Chief Translator of the Updated American Standard Version (UASV).

“The gospels must now be seen as the result of early Christian mythmaking. Q forces the issue, for it documents an…

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‘Best of its kind’ Part Q Manual from Liniar

In characteristic Liniar style, the in-house technical experts at the innovative systems house have reviewed the legislative requirements for Document Q compliance and produced a flawless guide for the benefit of its fabricator customers.

Best of its kind

Described as ‘the best of its kind’ by several of the first fabricators to get their hands on a copy, the Liniar Part Q Manual uses detailed illustrations and instructions to explain how to achieve compliance for every Liniar product in the range.

Easier to comply

The full-colour document makes it easier for Liniar fabricators to ensure compliance with Part Q security regulations for windows and doors, as well as helping them build their own products for testing.

Document Q requirements

The strict requirements of Document Q refer to all easily accessible windows and doors installed within new build dwellings and flats in England, together with excepted energy buildings in Wales – including extensions to existing properties and material change of use of a building, or part of it.

For compliance, windows and doors need evidence to demonstrate the product has been “manufactured to a design that has been shown by test to meet the security requirements of British Standards publication PAS 24:2012/PAS 24:2016”, or equivalent enhanced security testing.

Saving time, cost and effort

Paul Garforth, Technical Manager for Liniar, is delighted to announce the launch of the new guide:

“We’ve already undergone the rigorous process of testing,” he explains, “so the new guide has been designed to save our customers time, cost and effort – providing they use the exact same components we used in testing.

“In many instances this will mean that no further testing is required – so all fabricators need to do is request a copy of the PAS 24 test certificate for each of the product types, which can then can be used to show compliance.”

Multi-purpose

“Of course, if customers also wish to carry out their own product testing, perhaps with slightly different components, then the multi-purpose details within the new manual may also be used for guidance in this situation,” comments Paul.

Raising security standards

The latest guide in Liniar’s growing library of high quality resources, the Part Q Manual is intended to raise quality standards in the marketplace by offering clear guidelines to the components and manufacturing techniques necessary to meet the strict testing process.

Specifying the correct positioning of components, such as glazing platforms and run-up ramps, in a simple pictorial format, the guide includes cross section drawings to explain the internal elements and screw locations.

Fully updated

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Premiline Pro – Pas24 and a £1,000 Guarantee

Kömmerling’s PremiLine Pro has taken the patio door market by storm. It carries PAS 24, Secured by Design and meets the requirements of Lifetime Homes without the need for unsightly plunge bolts. It’s also now backed by a 10 year security guarantee scheme from Fullex.

Historically PVCu patio doors have been weak at the interlock and have been a real security issue and so the introduction of the PAS24 PremiLine PRO not only offers high security, but also simplicity of operation. With security the number one key driver in the market for doors, this development satisfies the requirements of new build regulations under approved Document Q, but is also the perfect high security patio door solution for existing homeowners.

The PremiLine PRO patio door performed exceptionally in PAS24 testing and due to the confidence gained from this, a 10 year security guarantee scheme has now been made available for all PremiLine PRO doors manufactured to the product standard tested. The scheme is in two parts, £500 towards the cost of a new door and £500 to cover goods not covered by an existing insurance policy. All that is required is the return of the correctly completed registration form within 28 days of installation. The guarantee is also transferable if the house is sold, allowing the new owners to gain from the 10 year scheme.

Kevin Warner, head of sales and marketing of Kömmerling commented: ‘PremiLine Pro is without question the best high security patio door on the market today and has helped eliminate the use of unsightly and unreachable plunge bolts. With a £1,000 security guarantee from Fullex, we believe this is now the most compelling reason to both manufacture and install a Kömmerling patio door.’

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Right on Q! Shepley’s French Door Low Threshold Sets New Standards

Shepley French doors with aluminium low threshold are among the very first in the industry to be awarded PAS 24 status – right on cue to meet new building regulations on home security.

It means leading REHAU fabricator Shepley has what it believes is one of the only products on the market matching up to the new Document Q requirements on security, as well as the existing Part M criteria for disabled access.

Document Q comes into force on October 1, from when all doors and windows which offer direct access into new homes must meet official standards offering greater security to householders and reducing the risk of opportunistic break-ins.

Most commonly, the PAS 24:2012 standard awarded to Shepley’s aluminium low threshold French doorsets will be the standard used to class a product as a secure doorset under Document Q.

Tim Walker from Shepley says: “French doors remain right on trend, but the aluminium low threshold required for Part M disability access has proven exceptionally difficult to combine with the necessary level of security demanded by PAS24 and Document Q.

“So at a time when the majority of new build developments are asking for French doors, this is a major breakthrough and right on time to meet the deadline.”

The French doors – available in REHAU frames with a choice of 13 foil colour options – can now be added to Shepley’s extensive Secured By Design range of products bearing the kite mark KM 569507.

To help customers prepare for the changes to building regulations, Shepley is offering a handy free expert guide to Document Q, which details the precise requirements for doors and windows designed and constructed to resist physical attack by a casual or opportunist burglar.

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Solidor Is ‘Real-Life’ Secure & Ready For Document Q

Solidor is ready for Approved Document Q when it comes in on October 1st. Solidor is also ready for the revised, more demanding PAS24 security test when that comes into effect later in 2015.

Document Q, which applies to new build and extensions, requires all doors to have achieved PAS24.

Solidor Managing Director Joe Martoccia explains: “In an independently conducted ‘dry run’ to confirm its readiness, Solidor passed the newest, more difficult test with honours. In fact, Solidor surpassed it with a huge margin to spare. But the new test will create disruption in the market. As currently specified, many composite doors fail the existing PAS24 test. They also fail the new more demanding PAS24 ‘cut test’. We know because, as you’d expect from the leading quality composite door manufacturer, we tested Solidor against composite doors representing two thirds of the market. Other doors are simply not ready for Q.

The revised PAS24 test gives composite doors three minutes to survive an attack using two chisels (a 6mm and a 25mm) and a Stanley knife. If, using just these tools, the tester can cut a 50mm square hole through the door in less than three minutes, the door fails. If he can’t, it passes. Why 50mm? It’s just large enough to squeeze a hand through to turn a key or thumb turn and open the door from the inside.

After removing the tough outer thermoplastic skin, the Tester could not cut through Solidor’s unique hardwood timber core. Despite the violent attack, damage was superficial, and it was clear it would have taken much longer than three minutes to get through Solidor’s solid laminated-timber core.

“Other doors failed the test in less than 1½ minutes,” continues Joe. “But the thick timber core in a Solidor stopped the tester in his tracks. It would have taken hours to get all the way through, and no burglar is going to do that!

“According to research by Manchester University, when homeowners buy a door, security is their chief concern,” adds Joe. “So, it’s reassuring for the trade and consumers to know that Solidor is almost certainly the most secure composite door on the market. By a long way. Now everyone understands why Solidor is a solid door. It’s why Solidor has both style and security in spades!”

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Trojan Launches Leaflet To Help Fabricators And Installers Get To Grips With Document Q

Document Q, the latest addition to Building Regulations comes into force on 1 October 2015. It covers security and sets out the requirements to ensure that ‘easily accessible doors and windows … can resist physical attack by a casual or opportunistic burglar by being both (a) sufficiently robust and (b) fitted with appropriate hardware.’ Recognising that many fabricators and installers will be uncertain about what the new legislation will entail, leading hardware company the Trojan Group has launched an easy-to-understand guide to the hardware aspect of the legislation and what needs to be done to comply.

Tony Chadwick, Trojan’s Group Managing Director, said, “Document Q sounds like a big change, but that isn’t necessarily true. Many companies will find that their products already meet the requirements of the legislation. If that’s the case, our leaflet will give them peace of mind they’re compliant. If their products don’t meet the requirements, it will give them all the advice they need.”

In essence the new legislation will require all windows and doorsets to meet the requirements of PAS 24: 2014 or other similar standards (which are all listed in Document Q). Tony says, “Security is of paramount importance in hardware products, so many items in our range already meet the requirements of the legislation.”

Choosing your supplier with care is something that we all know is important. This is proved yet again in this case. Not only is the Trojan Group already ahead of the game, it’s also produced valuable guidance to help customers and prospective customers get to grips with the new legislation. In short, it’s the perfect hardware partner!

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5 Ways To Prepare For Document Q

Document Q is part of a new series of government documents due to come into effect on October 1, 2015. It features a set of guidelines designed to help builders and contractors to meet the legal requirements outlined in the Building Regulations 2010 for England.

Document Q is particularly relevant for the door and window industry, as it’s focused on “easily accessible doors and windows”.

According to Building Regulations 2010 for England, all easily accessible doors and windows should be able to withstand physical attacks from casual or opportunistic burglars. Document Q sets out, in clear and concise terms, how to ensure that every window and door you install is secure to the relevant legal standards.

Here are five steps to take to make sure you’re ready for Document Q.

Find Out if Your Project is Applicable

Document Q is due to take effect on October 1, 2015, and will apply to all building work commenced after that date.

It does not apply to work started before October 1, 2015. Nor does it apply to work subject to a building notice, full plans application, or initial notice submitted before October 1 2015 – so long as the work is started before October 1, 2015.

Understand Which Areas of Your Project are Applicable

So what exactly does Document Q define as “easily accessible doors and windows”?

As far as windows are concerned, all ground floor windows are applicable, as well as those that can be reached with ease, such as skylights and basement windows.

When it comes to doors, obviously any door that provides access to a dwelling needs to be thoroughly secured, but Document Q also covers such doors as those which allow access from a garage to the interior of a property, and those which allow entry into a block of flats or a hall of residence.

Think Like a Burglar

Document Q is thorough, in that it advises you to consider every possible means a burglar might have of forcing entry.

It should go without saying that the back door of a dwelling needs to be just as secure as the front door, seeing as this is where the majority of break-ins occur. But the devil is in the details. Document Q goes so far as to outline the considerations you need to take when it comes to things like locks, hinges, letter plates, and cylinders.

To be fully compliant, you need to be wise to every technique a burglar might deploy. You need hinge bolts, anti-snap locks, and devices that make it impossible for burglars to remove keys through letter plates.

In short, you need to be wise to a burglar’s way of thinking in order to make properties all-but impregnable.

Context Matters

Though Document Q aims to offer general tips, it also takes into consideration that some dwellings present their own unique considerations.

For example, one stipulation is that all front doors should provide a means of identifying callers – either with a door viewer, or with clear glass within the door or the side lights. Door chains and limiters are also recommended as an additional means of vetting callers before letting them in.

However, some doors require 24 hour access. For example, wardens and carers often need a round-the-clock means of gaining easy entry to sheltered accommodation. In these instances, Document Q suggests that an alternative means of caller identification should be used, such as electronic AV entry systems.

Before you act to implement Document Q’s guidelines, take some time to consider whether your project will present any similar issues.

Get the Right Equipment

Document Q is highly specific when it comes to the sort of equipment you need to install in order to remain compliant. In short, you need doors and windows that have been shown, by test, to meet the security requirements of PAS24:2012.

There are additional requirements for locks, hinges, letter plates, cylinders, and ancillary items. To help you prepare, we’ve produced a handy guide to all the equipment that satisfies the mandated security requirements.

Conclusion

Given that it’s essentially a move to make the information included in the current regulations clearer and more accessible, it’s likely that your practices are already compliant with Document Q.

However, it’s always a good idea to ensure you’re completely up to date when it comes to home security, so it’s still essential that you take some time to familiarise yourself with Document Q.