Wireless
Critical Alert System
UTL Lockdown Solutions:
Your Safety, Our Commitment
What is a Lockdown?
All schools are required to have a Lockdown Policy that sets out the procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency requiring the restriction of movement on site. The purpose of a lockdown is to control access and movement within the premises, helping to protect occupants, minimise disruption, and reduce potential risks.
In line with Ofsted guidance, a lockdown system should provide a clear audible and/or visual alert that is specifically designed for situations where free movement must be restricted. The alert must be easily distinguishable from the fire alarm and should enable staff and pupils to recognise and respond to a lockdown situation quickly, safely, and confidently. To be effective, the system should deliver notifications swiftly, clearly, and reliably across the site.
Battery-powered with a wireless range of up to 1km, the UTL Lockdown system is the perfect standalone solution for a variety of applications
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MARTYN'S LAW - A BRIEF EXPLANATION
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, otherwise known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent on the 3rd of April 2025. There will be an implementation period of two years before the Act comes into force to enable premises to act on their new obligations.
Later this year the Government will publish further guidance under Section 27 of the Act, outlining the responsibilities of those duty holders within premises and events covered by the legislation.
The purpose of Martyn’s Law is to provide a framework whereby premises with certain capacities are prepared for, and protected against, terrorist attacks to reduce their impact. The driving force behind the legislation is Figen Murray, the mother of Martyn Hett who was tragically killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017. Martyn’s Law legislation will apply across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
The aim of Martyn’s Law is to improve the safety and security of public venues and keep the public safe from terrorism. The law will ensure that public premises that reasonably expect 200-799 individuals to be present at the same time will be covered by the STANDARD TIER. Premises or events reasonably expecting 800 or more Individuals to be present at the same time will be covered by the ENHANCED TIER. Apart from the capacity, premises that fall within the scope of the new legislation must be accessible to the public and used for a purpose listed In the Act such as entertainment, retail, leisure etc. and will Include music venues, theatres, and department stores. Provision has been made for temporary event spaces such as festivals. A Government Regulator will be established through a new function of the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Operational guidance will be published in due course outlining how the regulator will discharge their duties.
REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH TIER - HOW IT WORKS -
HOW IT AFFECTS YOU
STANDARD TIER
There were several concerns raised during consultations under the last Government with an emphasis on avoiding undue burdens on smaller premises whilst ensuring public protection. Premises within the standard tier will be required to have in place appropriate and reasonably practicable public protection procedures to reduce the risk of physical harm in the event of an attack. Venues that fall into the standard tier must notify the Regulator they have become responsible for premises within the scope of the Act. Broadly, it is not expected that physical alterations be undertaken at standard tier premises, however, workers will need to be sufficiently instructed or trained to conduct procedural measures effectively.
It should be noted that all schools and places of worship will be placed within the Standard Tier regardless of their capacity.
School Scenario
IMPACT ON SCHOOLS (STANDARD TIER)
All schools, irrespective of their capacity, will fall under the STANDARD TIER. During the two-year implementation period schools will be advised to take reasonable steps to improve their preparedness for potential threats. Schools should be reviewing their current arrangements via enhanced security risk assessments and training, with an emphasis on those risks from terrorism. They should be undertaking a terrorism risk assessment, a draft evaluation of which has been published by the Home Office
Arena Scenario
ENHANCED TIER
Larger venues must notify the Regulator of their event. They must ensure they take 'reasonably practicable' measures to reduce the risk of a terrorist attack occurring or physical harm being caused. They must keep and maintain a security document, aided by an assessment of the terrorism risk. They must also assign a designated senior individual for the premise or event to oversee and ensure compliance with the additional requirements.
How does the UTL Wireless Lockdown System work?
The UTL Wireless Critical Alert System forms an interconnecting wireless mesh network between all units on the same site code. When one unit is activated, it will activate all other units on the same site. The maximum line of sight wireless range for UTL units is 1km, and units can be set to repeat the signal, which in turn extends the wireless transmission range.
The UTL system can be activated by any call-point or key fob within range of a main unit, or remotely from a central location using a web portal and IP bridge.
The system is fully standalone and requires no wires or cabling. Units are battery-powered with a long battery-life of up to 2-years.
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INFRASTRUCTURE STORIES
Project Spotlight
Year Completed:
2024
Client:
HG Construction
Market:
Commercial
