Why Service a Door?

It is common to see poorly functioning doors in public spaces, such as doors slamming, failing to fully shut or lock, as well as other seemingly small problems. The reason why most of us are putting up poorly functioning doors is that they are always taken for granted until they are not working anymore and a replacement is required ASAP.

Most door issues could have been prevented with regular maintenance. Most hardware for commercial doors comes with maintenance instructions that could be done easily. These small and correct maintenances could prevent the possibility of encountering costly and life-threatening problems in times of emergency.

In high-traffic buildings where hundreds of people get in and out of the door every day, doing simple routine maintenance such as checking the door closing mechanism is good enough to ensure that the entire door is functioning properly, can be used properly, and that it meets emergency route requirements.

Is Your Door Health and Safety Compliant?

Business owners should always be aware of the fact that regular maintenance of doors is an important part of health and safety legislation. Whatever type of doors there are in your commercial space, be it an automatic door, an industrial door, gate or barrier or a fire exit, there have to be regular safety checks and maintenance routines scheduled.

Automatic Door Maintenance

Automatic doors are covered by the BS EN 16005 / BS7036-0 which indicates that necessary risk assessments and servicing are required at least once a year. These assessments will determine and ensure that the automatic doors are maintained according to the instructions set by the manufacturer.

Most automatic door manufacturers specify an annual service but it could also depend on the level of traffic and the type of building where an automatic door is used. Automatic doors in hospitals, airports, commercial centres, and other high-traffic areas require a more frequent maintenance routine.

Industrial Door Maintenance

Industrial doors are covered by the BS EN 12453/ BS EN 12604 which indicates that necessary risk assessments and servicing are required twice a year. These assessments will determine and ensure that the doors are maintained according to the instructions set by the manufacturer.

Most industrial door manufacturers specify a six monthly service but it could also depend on the level of traffic and the type of building where the door is used.

Industrial Gate & Barrier Maintenance

Barriers and gates are covered by the BS EN 12453/ BS EN 12604 which indicates that necessary risk assessments and servicing are required twice a year. These assessments will determine and ensure that the doors are maintained according to the instructions set by the manufacturer.

Most industrial gate and barrier manufacturers specify a six monthly service but it could also depend on the level of traffic.

Fire Exit Door Maintenance

Since fire exit doors are rarely used, it can be easy to forget about their need for maintenance. But for these door sets to work their best in times of emergencies, they have to be kept in optimal condition. According to the British Standards (BS8300 and BS8214), manual exit doors are required to be examined twice a year, specifically the door closing mechanisms, panic bars, paddle handles, pivots, and hinges.

The same legislation covers fire exit door maintenance. However, each component of the fire exit door also comes with its standards. The closers and panic bars are covered by the British Standards BSEN1125 and 1154 which require panic hardware to get a monthly inspection and be serviced twice a year.