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Disability Discrimination Act 1995
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 introduced new laws and
measures aimed at ending the discrimination that many people with
disabilities face.
Part 3 of the Act which came into force on 1st October 2004 relates to
the built environment and places duty upon service providers to make
reasonable adjustments to the physical features of their premises to
overcome physical barriers to access. It applies to all those who
provide services to the public irrespective of their size.
Regulations define the term “physical features” to include anything on
the premises arising from the building’s design or construction, or from
an approach to, exit from or access to such a building: fixtures,
fittings, furnishings, equipment or materials and any other physical
element or quality of land on the premises. All of these are covered
whether temporary or permanent.
Those who are commissioning new buildings or adaptations to existing
buildings are well advised to consider the implications of the DDA in
terms of their ability to employ or offer goods and services to all
people on an equal basis.
Automatic Doors
Automatic doors are the ideal solution to access into and around a
building. They provide a means of opening and closing doors without the
need for physical effort.
For many people who lack physical ability or who are encumbered by, for
example shopping or pushchairs, heavy manual doors can be a barrier to
access. Automatic doors can remove that barrier.
The range of automatic doors available is wide. In this guide we aim to
give you an overview of some of the most popular.
All DORMA automatic doors have a comprehensive safety system and are
fitted to BS 7036 as standard, by our fully trained engineers.
Safety sensors ensure that the doors cannot open or close if there is an
obstruction in the way.
All DORMA automatic doors are fitted with signage to identify that they
are automated, in compliance with BS 7036, and large areas of glass have
clear, visible manifestations.
All DORMA automatic door operators are/can be fitted with a fail safe
system that automatically opens or closes the door in the event of a
power failure; this can be linked to the fire alarm or smoke detector.
Doors and side screens can also be fitted with a break-out facility to
enable them to be pushed out manually to allow emergency escape.
 Automatic
Sliding Doors
The DORMA ES range of automatic sliding doors are an excellent access
solution and are ideal in areas with heavy traffic.
There are a range of automatic sliding doors available for use
internally and externally, single or bi-parting doors, telescopic and
curved, in a range of finishes.
 Automatic
Swing Doors
DORMA ED 200 automatic swing doors are perfect for new door or retro
fitting to existing doors. Ideal for internal or external applications
the ED 200 is a powerful unit providing functional reliability even
under heavy usage.
 Low
Energy Swing Door Operator
The DORMA ED 800 Low energy swing door operator is the ideal solution
in areas of low traffic or where the normal manual operation of the door
needs to be retained with only occasional assistance to those who need
it. The ED 800 also has the option of “power assist” which monitors the
initial manual opening speed of the door and can determine whether the
door user needs assistance. The ED 800 does not require additional
safety equipment to operate safely, and thereby offers inexpensive
assisted access to both existing and new doors.
 Accessible
Toilet
The ED 800 Low energy door operator is especially suited for use on
accessible toilets making the doors truly accessible. Complete
accessible toilet door packages are available, with either a fully
automatic door operator or the low energy door operator, depending on
the application.
 Automatic
Folding Doors
The FFT complete door system is an automatic sliding door that folds
to give a wider opening width where space is restricted. Ideal for
installation in existing door openings, across corridors or in limited
spaces where it would be difficult to fit other types of automatic
doors. There is no need for a floor track in internal applications which
allows for unbroken floor finishes.
 Revolving
Doors
Revolving doors of all sizes can be automated. However, some disabled
people may not have the confidence to use them. Where revolving doors
are installed pass doors, preferably with a low energy swing door
operator, should be provided.
 Shopfronts
DORMA HSW sliding glass wall system is the perfect solution when
considering access into shops as it allows the barrier to be removed
completely. The glass panels can be slid way at will and stacked at the
side, either manually or automatically at the touch of a button. The
panels are ceiling mounted, so there are no floor channels or guides, no
obstacles to trip over and no dirt traps.
Manual Door Closers
Door closer mechanisms play a major role in keeping manual door
opening forces to a minimum. BS8300:2001, Amendment No.1 and Approved
Document M require a maximum opening force for manual doors fitted with
a closer of “30N from 0º (door closed position) to 30º open, and not
more than 22.5N from 30º to 60º of the opening cycle”.
DORMA have a wide choice of overhead and concealed door closers which
comply with these opening force requirements on a range of door sizes.
Where doors can be held-open, thus completely removing the barrier,
DORMA closers are also available with both electro-magnetic hold-open
and separate magnets. These enable doors to be held-open during normal
everyday use, however, in the event of a fire, or fault in the power
supply, the door is released and closed securely.
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