When’s the last time you checked your automatic doors to ensure that they were safe for your clients and employees? To guarantee that your commercial doors are functioning efficiently, Automatic Door Specialists in Waipahu, HI, recommends getting an inspection at least every six months to one year. By doing so, you’ll prevent accidents and eliminate chances of experiencing a malfunction in the near future.

Automatic Door Safety Checklist

1. Sensors 

Every automatic door safety inspection starts by testing the sensors. Walk towards your door at a normal pace and make sure the doors are opening when you’re approximately four to five feet away from the sensor. Once open, the automatic doors should not close again for at least one and a half seconds.

2. Mats

Depending on the style and design of your automatic doors, you may need a floor mat. To ensure that you’re following industry standards, check that the mat isn’t larger than your doors. From wherever you’re standing on the mat, the door should open. If it doesn’t, call your automatic door repair company.

3. Doors

The automatic doors themselves should open smoothly and without any friction with the door frame. They should respond immediately to the sensors, and they should not close more quickly than one foot per second. As it closes, it should get slower in speed.

After you’ve inspected the components of your automatic door system, don’t forget to check around your entryways for signs of damage or hazardous obstructions that could lead to tripping and falling. To schedule an inspection with Automatic Door Specialists, call (808) 678-8880 or visit them online today.