ABC of automatic doors- Access & Equality, Benefits and Considerations.

Description

This seminar offers an overview of the factors to take into account when considering automatic door openers and the associated accessories, increasing specifiers' knowledge with regard to the general benefits of automated pedestrian entrances. The CPD covers key elements of The Equalities Act 2010, EN 16005, BS 7036, BS 9999, BS 83000 and Building Regulations Part B, Part L, Part M and Part Q (PAS24). The aim is to increase awareness across the following automatic door types:

- Automatic linear and curved sliding doors and sliding door operators

- Automatic swing doors and swing door operators

- Revolving doors

- Space saving / balanced doors

By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:

- The considerations of building types, considering sustainability, functionality, and fire and safety requirements.

- Considering how the door will be used and by whom and what solutions are available to the specifier

- A greater understanding of EN standards and local building regulations

- Safety: Understanding the requirements for each type of automatic door solution

- Security: SBD guidance, PART Q, PAS 24, LPS1175 and EN 1627 regulations