DDA Automatic Swing Door Adaption – Biochemistry Teaching Centre, University of Oxford
Following a DDA accessible audit by The University of Oxford at the Department of Biochemistry teaching Centre, we adapted the existing internal timber door.
The purpose of these adaptions and installations were allow wheelchair users to gain access to the facilities, conference room and accessible toilets throughout the building.
Following our survey to understand the requirements we then provided a quotation which comprised of a Record DFA127 swing operator as they will allow the installation of wireless radio push pads. The push pads are positioned anywhere within sight of the door and do not need any wiring or unsightly trunking.
It is important that all installations of automatic doors have any risks designed out or any residual risks reduced to a safe level. So, we installed a fingerguards at the hinge point of the door to eliminate the risk of trapping fingers.
Also, there are BEA 4safe on door safety sensors installed to both sides of the door to reduce the risk of the door opening or closing onto a person within the sweep area of the door.
On completion, the installation is subject to a risk Assessment Checklist as part of compliance to EN16005 and BS7036.
The complete systems were tested with the relevant interfaces, then demonstrated with the O&M Manuals handed to the Building Manager.
We will also carry out a service during the warranty period, as we have a specific schedule of works we carry out for each different door type which is detailed.
We have used our experience, the manufacturers service specifications and legislation compliance to adopt these procedures for every customer and service contract we offer.
Some of these include inspecting all mechanical components and cleaning sensors, etc. This means that the correct amount of time and engineers’ resource is allocated to ensure your doors are safe, reliable and reducing overall costs. Preventative maintenance servicing reduces the failure of equipment.
This is backed up with the level of service our customers require as we understand that when a door fails it affects your business.
For automatic doors as an example the minimum for compliance to BSEN16005 and BS7036 2023 is once per year and a risk assessment checklist document issued.
The manufacturers may specify when service parts are replaced due to the number of operations, so you may need to increase the amount of service visits and replacement of parts to ensure the safe and continued operation.
Our service contract is a fixed cost per visit and is based upon the amount and type of doors within your building. We always arrange with the customer the most convenient date to reduce the disputation as generally the automatic doors are on the main entrance to a building.