DDA Automatic Swing Door Installations at the Development Department for University of Oxford

Following a DDA accessible audit and refurbishment by the University of Oxford Estates at 6 Worcester Street in Oxford, we automated the existing internal timber doors.

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. This meant that the route for access included 5 different doors which had to be automated on 3 floors.

Following our survey to understand the requirements we then provided a quotation which comprised of Record DFA127 swing operator as they will allow the installation of wireless radio push pads.

Also, on the main entrance we integrated with the access control system so that either when you presented your card, the door would unlock and open for you, close and relock automatically. Also there is are two doors in the corridor which are in a close proximity so it was decided that these were linked so that any push pad within that area would activate both doors together making it easier for use.

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.