Does My Commercial Building Need An Automatic Door ID- Determining Criteria

By Anthony Graham


Commercial door closers are found on almost every commercial building in North America. Often they are a requisite of local building codes. They are installed not just as a matter of convenience. Their main purpose, especially with exterior and utility doors, is to prevent the spread of flames and smoke during a fire emergency. A secondary benefit is to maintain building heating or cooling efficiency and indoor air quality. On interior doors, an automatic door ID helps contain noise and maintain temperature zones.

Commercial entrance closers come in both manual and involuntary styles. Manual ones don't use electricity. Instead, they rely upon stored energy from applied force to close an entrance. Involuntary entrance closers (which are often referred to as involuntary entrance openers) use electricity to open and close an entrance. When deciding which style to use for your own business, consider these criteria:

A subtle benefit of this system is that it increases safety. It accomplishes this by minimizing congestion and providing a simple hands-free way to open and close entrances. The final pedestrian application which benefits businesses is simplicity. Involuntary entrance systems are the easiest way to lower the cost of compliance with various regulations such as the persons with disabilities regulations. During construction or remodeling it may be necessary for a building owner to provide barrier free access to their store. Involuntary systems allow them to do this simply and inexpensively.

In terms of industrial applications there are several benefits to using an involuntary system as well. The first is safety. Not only do involuntary entrance systems reduce traffic congestion but they also prevent employees from injuring themselves while lifting or carrying heavy objects through overhead entrances. It also increases the overall comfort of employees.

Self maintenance -When having an automatic entrance installed there are basic checks you should do regularly to ensure you get the most out of your entrance. By checking the sensors and the entrances are functioning correctly this will prevent future problems or hazards. For healthy and safety reasons you should make sure the correct signage is still in tacked on the entrance.

As expected, any power interruptions will influence the functioning of the involuntary entrances. However, most are made with the capability to allow entrances to be opened manually as well, meaning that you won't lose an entrance during a power outage.

Interior mobility. You may need to install automatic entrance closers on one or more interior entrances as well. Again, it depends on your clientele, staff and how your building is used and navigated at different times and in different situations.

Automatic entrance closers are in so many ways versatile and having them in place on at least one external entry entrance signifies to your customers and employees that you care. It also makes good economic sense, since building accessibility is a contributing factor to your profit margin. An up to date examination of your commercial premise can assist you choose the best entrances on which to install automatic entrance closers. Community organizations and committees that deal with accessibility issues often have resources that can help you in your assessment.




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