Automatic doors are one of those things you only really notice when they stop working. For a busy shop, office or public building in Hull, a faulty entrance door can mean frustrated customers, a safety hazard and a potential compliance headache — all at once. With summer bringing increased footfall to commercial premises across the city, it’s a good time to think about whether your automatic door system is properly maintained and up to scratch.
Automatic doors installed in commercial premises in the UK must comply with British Standard BS EN 16005, which covers safety in use of powered pedestrian doorsets. That means the doors must be regularly inspected, tested and adjusted to ensure they operate safely and respond correctly to people approaching, passing through or standing nearby. For high-traffic environments like supermarkets, medical centres and office buildings, annual servicing is the minimum — and many operators choose more frequent checks.
Low-energy automatic doors have become increasingly popular in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. They use significantly less power than traditional automatic door systems, which helps reduce running costs and supports energy efficiency targets. They’re also gentler in operation, which makes them a better choice for environments where elderly or disabled visitors are likely — something more and more businesses are rightly prioritising.
If your doors are making unusual noises, moving slowly, failing to open when they should, or showing warning lights on the control panel, these are all signs that a service call is overdue.
Leaving faults unaddressed doesn’t just inconvenience your customers — it increases the risk of a more serious breakdown, or worse, a safety incident. A qualified automatic door engineer can usually diagnose and fix most issues in a single visit.
Gem Automatic Doors Ltd is a Hull-based, ADAS-accredited company offering automatic door installation, planned maintenance and 24-hour emergency call-out across the area. Whether you need a new system specified and installed or an existing one brought back up to standard, the team is ready to help. Find out more at gemautomaticdoors.com/.