Safety - Maintaining Your Automatic Doors

It’s easy to not think about your automatic doors. They open and close thousands of times in a year. If you install a high quality door and maintain it regularly, it can last a decade or two, even in heavy use. But they can malfunction and that can mean more than just a repair bill or the cost of replacing the door if it is worn out.

Michael Panish is a building contractor and president of Construction Systems.  He is often called as an expert witness in construction related lawsuits. He said in an article in Plaintiff Magazine, “One of the most frequent calls I receive from attorneys is about injuries sustained from an automatic door malfunction.”

The Americans With Disability Act lays out very specific guidelines regarding automatic doors which are listed below. If you fail to follow these requirements,  you open your patrons and clientele to possible serious injury. Local, state and federal agencies are charged with ensuring these legal requirements are met and can impose fines for non-compliance.

C 4 Products has been installing and maintaining automatic doors for almost 40 years. That is our business.  If you have any questions about your automatic doors and their safety, we can answer them. We can arrange to inspect your facility’s doors to see they meet the standards.