Selectaglaze secondary glazing is designed to protect the public against the threat of terrorism, this new piece of government legislation will become law soon
But what is it, does it affect you – and how can Selectaglaze secondary glazing help you get Martyn’s Law ready?
Known as Protect Duty in the build-up to it being released, Martyn’s Law covers a range of measures to ensure that there is an appropriate and consistent approach to protective security and preparedness in public places.
And while the draft legislation released on 2 May is going through various stages of the legislative process before it becomes law, it is a good idea to start preparing now.
Does Martyn’s Law apply to you?
From art galleries to zoological gardens, the chances are it does.
Martyn’s Law, also known as the Terrorism Bill, exists to enhance security across any place or space where the public gathers, meaning venues like tourist attractions, big department stores or even parks.
That is quite a wide-ranging list of public buildings and spaces – and the list of steps you can take is pretty wide-ranging too.
You may need to develop a plan on how to deal with a terrorist attack, train staff on preparing for the worst and much more.
But what we are most interested in is the requirement to implement “reasonably practicable” protective security measures. Put simply, what safety measures can you put in place to protect the public? Well, you can start with your windows.
Protect against intruders and ballistics
On top of blast protection, Selectaglaze secondary glazing solutions protect against intruders, with frames, locks and fixings that resist driving force and levering. Meanwhile, you can make sure that vulnerable glass is difficult to break.
As for protection against bullets, unlike traditional ballistic protection windows, Selectaglaze units are fitted on the room side of the existing windows to enhance their security performance.
50+ years of sympathetic secondary glazing solutions
While aesthetics and value for money may not be as important as saving lives, security secondary glazing is simpler, less intrusive and more cost-effective than wholesale window replacements.
Selectaglaze has over 50 years of experience working with some of the UK’s most treasured listed and heritage buildings – such as the Grade I listed Banqueting House in Whitehall.
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