Following a DDA accessible audit by Peterborough City Hospital in Peterborough, we automated an existing external timber door. The purpose of this adaption and installation were to allow wheelchair users and staff access into this part of the hospital.

The aims were to –

• provide easier access for all without the need to touch the door
• to save money by automating existing doors rather than purchasing a complete door system
• to reduce damage on the aluminium doorset 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 hospital

The installation comprised of a Dorma Ed100 swing operators 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 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 Estates Manager.