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SMART WASH adds yet another layer of efficiency to our commercial and industrial washing machines. 

By combining industrial-strength build quality with state-of-the-art digital intelligence, we have created a range of truly optimised, next generation washing machines that are setting a new benchmark for performance, efficiency and reliability.

What makes our SMART commercial washing machines different?

Built to last for more than 37,000 washes, our SMART washing machines provide a 32% saving on utility costs and reduce water usage by up to 23%. 

In designing our commercial SMART washers, we enhanced proven features that have served tens of thousands of our customers well in the past. 

But, as well as making improvements to existing technologies, we also added additional value with the help of eco-friendly innovations. This means that our commercial SMART washers offer unbeatable efficiency, performance and reliability when it comes to commercial laundry.

What makes our smart commercial washing machines SMART?

SMART cycles

Our SMART washing machines think about what they’re doing, so you don’t have to. Unique absorption intelligence combines with a number of other best-in-class innovations to deliver optimum water, energy and detergent consumption on every cycle.

SMART controls

The intuitive controls on JLA SMART machines are designed with simplicity in mind. With digital connectivity that allows you to customise and log your programmes easily for audits and inspections, our washers tick more boxes than ever before.

SMART engineering

Well-built and technically superior, our SMART machines give you the reassurance of robust cabinets, hi-spec components and industrial-grade durability… along with the very latest engineering techniques.

Better, greener and smarter, it makes sense to upgrade to a SMART commercial washing machine. If you’re thinking about making the switch, talk to our laundry experts today. 

Commercial Catering Equipment Guide: What foods do you use with which appliance?

Unsure what catering equipment you need in your commercial kitchen? Well, let our commercial catering equipment guide help you. 

In this commercial cooking guide, we’ll show you exactly which foods can be cooked with each appliance. 

What can I cook with a combi oven?

The combi oven is a multifunctional cooking appliance. Whether you need to steam vegetables, cook meat with convection or combine both methods, a combi oven is the perfect appliance. It can even be used to regenerate pre-prepared dishes.

What can I cook with a fryer?

Deep fat fryers provide fast-turnaround cooking. Particularly ideal for chips, deep fat fryers are also great for cooking battered foods, such as fish or chicken strips. 

What can I cook with a grill?

A salamander grill allows a chef to cook, bake, brown, toast and grill. Due to this, it’s particularly well suited to places that serve snacks, sandwiches, full breakfasts and burgers. 

What can I cook with a griddle?

A commercial griddle (also known as a plancha) is great for preparing a wide range of meals quickly. Offering hot plate cooking, it’s particularly great for cooking eggs, bacon, steaks, fish and vegetables.

What can I cook with a hob?

Commercial hobs are ideal in settings where high volume cooking is required. Hobs are great for boiling pasta, cooking vegetables, boiling soups and making sauces. 

What can I cook with a bratt pan?

Commercial bratt pans are highly versatile pieces of catering equipment and they can be used to cook almost any food. This is because bratt pans can perform eight different cooking functions. A bratt pan allows you to shallow fry, deep fry, roast, stew, poach, steam, braise and boil.

What can I cook with a microwave?

Commercial microwaves are perfect for cooking, reheating, defrosting and steaming a wide range of foods. Plus, they can also help you save both time and space. 

Unsure what cooking appliances you require in your kitchen? Talk to our catering experts today. Whether you’re running a restaurant, a pub, a café or a workplace canteen, we’d love to help you. 

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) mandates the inspection regime for air conditioning equipment within commercial buildings.

As a building manager or owner, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your system complies with the EPBD. If not, you will be fined for incorrect operating practices.

In this commercial air conditioning guide for businesses, we’ll explain everything you need to know about the regulations regarding commercial air conditioning units.

Commercial Air Conditioning Regulations

In 2018, new legislation was introduced for commercial buildings with air conditioning systems. These pieces of legislation set out guidelines surrounding the following: 

F-Gas: Any business that uses refrigeration products that contain F-Gas (fluorinated greenhouse gases) must meet requirements regarding record keeping and maintenance.

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC): All commercial properties that consist of more than 500 m2 of habitable space must hold an EPC by law. 

TM44 Regulation: As part of the EPBD, building managers of properties that have an air conditioning system with an output of over 12kW are responsible for organising regular inspections.

Commercial air conditioning regulations: inspection and servicing requirements

As we mentioned, if your air conditioning system has an effective rated output of more than 12kW, then it should be regularly inspected by an accredited air conditioning energy assessor. 

This assessor will highlight how the operation of existing systems can be improved or opportunities to replace older, less energy efficient systems, or oversized systems, with new energy efficient systems.

They will provide you with a report that shows you: 

  • The likely efficiency of the system and any suggestions for improvement
  • Any faults identified during the inspection and suggested actions
  • The adequacy of equipment maintenance and any suggestions for improvement
  • The adequacy of the installed controls and control settings and any suggestions for improvement
  • The current size of the installed system in relation to the cooling load and any suggestions for improvement
  • Consideration of the capabilities of the system to optimise its performance under typical operating conditions
  • A summary of the findings and the key recommendations

How regularly your air conditioning system should be inspected depends on the size and type of system you have in place. However, most F-gas systems should be inspected at least every 12 months. EPCs generally last for 10 years. 

Here at JLA, we offer a range of single room, split unit wall-mounted and ceiling-cassette air conditioning solutions. Thanks to this, you can benefit from energy efficiency, centralised remote control options and quiet operation. If you’re interested in learning more, talk to our air conditioning experts today. 

If you are the ‘responsible person’ within your organisation, you must ensure that your business has proper fire safety measures in place. 

As the responsible person, you also need to take every possible precaution to reduce the risk of fire. You must also put steps in place for efficient evacuation in the event that a fire does start.

As part of this, it’s a legal requirement for your organisation to have a business fire escape route in place. In this fire escape route guide, we’ll tell you everything you need to know.

Ensuring legal compliance

Due to its critical role in the protection of life and property, fire safety is governed by stringent legislation.

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers general fire safety in England and Wales. In Scotland, requirements on general fire safety are covered in Part 3 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, supported by the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.

The above legislation applies to the majority of commercial premises, including: 

  • Offices and shops
  • Premises that provide care, including care homes and hospitals
  • Community halls
  • Places of worship and other community premises
  • The shared areas of properties that several households live in (housing laws may also apply)
  • Pubs
  • Clubs
  • Restaurants
  • Schools 
  • Sports centres
  • Hotels and hostels
  • Factories and warehouses

If you do not follow fire safely legislation and fail to put business fire escape routes in place, then you will face serious consequences. Potential penalties include unlimited fines and up to two years in prison. 

Fire escape routes guide

Your business fire escape route plan must show how your business has: 

  • A clear passageway to all escape routes
  • Clearly marked escape routes that are as short and direct as possible
  • Enough exits and routes for all people to escape
  • Emergency doors that open easily
  • Emergency lighting where needed
  • Training in place for all employees 
  • A safe meeting point for staff

On top of this, you should also carry out at least one fire drill per year, recording and keeping the results as part of your fire safety and evacuation plan.

How we can help

Here at JLA, we can support you and ensure compliance. We can provide one-off engineer visits, installations and ongoing servicing plans that have been designed to give you complete peace of mind when it comes to business fire escape routes, fire alarm systems, fire doors, emergency lighting, signage and AOVs – all of which are critical in enabling safe escape if a fire breaks out or an emergency occurs in your building.

To discover more about the fire escape route equipment your business needs, contact our experts today. We’d love to help you plan your business fire escape routes and ensure that you’re meeting all of your obligations. 

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