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Reduced Ligature Access Panel – Picture Frame – R01 Range - Metal Faced Access Panel

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Specifically developed for environments where reduced ligature risk and tamper resistance are essential, the panel is suitable for healthcare, mental health, custodial and other secure applications.

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Application

Designed to provide secure inspection and maintenance access to concealed building services within jointless plasterboard wall and ceiling systems in environments where reduced ligature risk and tamper resistance are required. The 25 mm exposed picture frame provides a robust finish, while the tamper-proof castellated lock helps restrict unauthorised access and minimise opportunities for tampering.

Suitable for use in:

  • Mental health facilities.
  • Psychiatric hospitals and secure care units.
  • Healthcare facilities.
  • Custodial environments.
  • Police custody suites.
  • Secure accommodation.
  • Rehabilitation centres.
  • Residential care facilities.
  • Public sector and government buildings.

Ideal for installation into plasterboard partition walls, drylined walls, jointless plasterboard ceilings and MF ceiling systems, providing controlled access to concealed mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services, including electrical wiring, data cabling, pipework, valves, HVAC systems and control equipment. Suitable for new-build and refurbishment projects where secure, tamper-resistant access is required while supporting safer interior design principles in high-risk environments.

Description

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Product Information:

Reduced Ligature Metal Access Panel with Picture Frame - R01 Range

Datasheets:

Reduced Ligature Metal Access Panel with Picture Frame - R01 Range

The R01 Reduced Ligature Access Panel is a non-fire-rated steel access panel designed to provide secure inspection access to concealed building services in environments where reduced ligature risk and tamper resistance are key design considerations. Suitable for installation into jointless plasterboard wall and ceiling systems, the panel is ideal for healthcare, mental health, custodial and other secure environments.

Manufactured from high-quality Zintec steel, the panel features a durable metal-faced door with a 25 mm exposed picture frame, providing a clean, robust finish while maintaining secure access to concealed service voids. The panel is supplied with a tamper-proof castellated lock as standard to help restrict unauthorised access and reduce opportunities for tampering.

Finished in a durable RAL 9010 (30% gloss) polyester powder coating as standard, the R01 range is available in a variety of standard and bespoke sizes, with alternative RAL colours available on request.

Designed for both wall and ceiling applications, the R01 Reduced Ligature Access Panel provides reliable access to concealed mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services, combining robust steel construction with a design suitable for secure and safety-critical environments.

Key Features

  • Reduced ligature access panel for secure environments.
  • Non-fire-rated steel construction.
  • 25 mm exposed picture frame with metal-faced door.
  • Tamper-proof castellated lock supplied as standard.
  • Suitable for wall and ceiling installations.
  • Manufactured from durable Zintec steel.
  • Polyester powder-coated RAL 9010 (30% gloss) finish.
  • Bespoke sizes and alternative RAL colours available.
  • Provides secure inspection access to concealed building services.
  • Manufactured from recyclable steel.

General information

Color

White

Guidance for specification option:

RAL 9010

Other

Guidance for specification option:

Any RAL colour.

Finish

Powder-coated

Material

Zintec steel

Steel

Metal

Shape

Square

Rectangle

Length

Bespoke

Guidance for specification option:

Minimum and maximum size depends on the Access Panel type and application.

Width

Bespoke

Guidance for specification option:

Minimum and maximum size depends on the Access Panel type and application.

Height

Bespoke

Guidance for specification option:

Minimum and maximum size depends on the Access Panel type and application.

Warranty description

Ten year

Uniclass

Pr_30_59_36_01 Access panelsPrimary

CAWS

K10/430 Access panels

SKU Code

R01-000-MD-PF-L16A

Specification data - Access panels

Classification data

Position

Ceiling-mounted.
Wall-mounted.

Size

-

Manufacturer guidance

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.


Bespoke sizes are available to order:

  • Minimum size - 100 x 100 mm.
  • Maximum size - 1200 x 1000 mm.

Frame

Exposed picture frame type.

Panel

-

Material

Steel.

Integral finish

Powder-coated. RAL 9010 (30% gloss).
Other.

Guidance for specification option:

On request. Consult manufacturer and insert requirement.

Latch or lock type

Tamper-proof castellated lock.

Guidance for specification option:

As standard.

Other.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Operation

Pin hinges, outward opening.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Manufacturing plant location

Material

Zintec steel
Steel
Metal
Carbon dioxide equivalent

Carbon dioxide equivalent, as defined in BS EN 15804

Self-declared

Stage
Normalised unit (kg CO₂ eq/kg)
Declared unit (kg CO₂ eq/unit)
Stage:A1–A3 ('Production stage')
Normalised unit :
Declared unit : Product manufactured in bespoke sizes; A1–A3 impact varies according to dimensions, specification and selected performance options. Manufactured from Zintec steel, the R01 Reduced Ligature Access Panel is fabricated, assembled and finished with a durable RAL 9010 (30% gloss) polyester powder coating. Production includes steel forming, welding, assembly of the metal-faced door, picture frame and tamper-proof castellated lock, followed by surface finishing, quality inspection and packaging. The principal material is recyclable steel, with recycled content dependent on the material supply chain. Alternative hardware and bespoke configurations are incorporated where specified.

Recyclability

Fully Recyclable

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

22 %

Expected Life

Ten year

BIM objects

BOS

NBS BIM Object Standard

This BIM object has been authored to meet the requirements of the NBS BIM Object Standard.

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Platform Compatible Version
Revit
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1

IFC
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1

Product certifications

UKAS

UKAS

ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems (QMS)

UKAS

UKAS

ISO 45001:2018 - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OH&S)

UKAS

UKAS

ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

Literature

Architect Brochure

Architect Brochure

COSHH HEALTH AND SAFETY

COSHH HEALTH AND SAFETY

Warranty & Maintenance

Warranty & Maintenance

SERVICE & DEPARTMENTS

SERVICE & DEPARTMENTS

LOCK GUIDE

LOCK GUIDE

CPD materials

Access Panel and Riser Door CPD

Access Panel and Riser Door CPD

Case studies

1 Nine Elms Lane, London SW8 5NQ

1 Nine Elms Lane, London SW8 5NQ

Battersea Power Station

Battersea Power Station

The Shard

The Shard

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