DDA Automatic Swing Door Installation – Pembroke College, Oxford

Following a DDA accessible audit at Pembroke College in Oxford, we automated an existing timber door.

The aims were to –
• provide easier access for all without the need to touch the door by means of a motion radar sensor
• to reduce damage on the timber door set as it is used by the maintenance team carrying tools and equipment
• interface into the existing access control system and electric locking as this is part of the Safeguarding system within the college

The installation comprised of a Record DFA127 swing operator activated by the access control system to enter and exit the building. We select products that will allow integration with your existing access control, fire alarm and locking, to minimise disruption, not to compromise security and save money. The key is to survey and understand your requirements prior to quotation and installation.

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 fingerguard 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.