Here are some tips for ensuring the safety of your automatic gate.
An automatic gate offers security and access control without involving a property manager or homeowner. It’s a quick, efficient way to control the entrance and exit of a property, but it does not come without safety requirements. An unsafe gate could result in property damage or injury, leading to expensive repairs or total replacement.
It is important to safeguard automatic gates from electrical and fire hazards to equipment and installation. Here are some tips for ensuring their safety.
Maintain Your Automatic Gate
The best safety for automatic gates is to ensure they are regularly maintained and tested by a professional. This drastically reduces the likelihood of an accident or an automatic gate safety problem. A technician can identify, diagnose, and fix safety issues before they become something more. The last thing any automatic gate owner wants is an accident or injury that could have been avoided with automatic gate maintenance.
Check Your Gate’s Electrical System
Older gates may not have the same safeguards as newer electrical gates. Furthermore, as time passes, your gate’s electricity may start to falter. Whether wear-and-tear or an animal chewed through wires, any electrical issue on an automatic gate should be fixed immediately. You do not want to risk a fire or a breakdown, or risk a safety mechanism failing because of an electricity issue.
Keep Access Controls Away from the Gate
Controls for an automatic gate should be installed so that an individual operating them cannot touch the gate simultaneously. You should separate the controls from the gate by at least ten feet. However, this safety measure may not be applicable depending on the brand and design.
Prevent Unauthorized Access To The Gate Controls
Although it’s an automatic gate, it may have additional manual controls, such as handheld remote controls, digital keypads, RFID readers, or smartphone apps, that can open/close the gate if there’s ever an issue. To prevent accidents, ensure these controls are kept out of reach of children and unauthorized users. If you have gate controls, they must be locked or stored in a secure location.
Install A Separate Gate For Pedestrians
Typically, automatic gates are meant for vehicles. They are more likely to cause an injury to a pedestrian entering or exiting than they are to someone in a car. It is generally best practice to install a separate walk-through gate so pedestrians can safely access your home without figuring out how to maneuver around an electric gate.
Trust Kirken Gates for Your Commercial Gate Installation
Securing your business with a custom-designed gate system is an investment in your property’s safety and your peace of mind. With Kirken Gates, you can trust that every detail is handled by experienced professionals. Kirken Gates takes pride in delivering professional, reliable service to clients throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. From custom designs and professional installations to round-the-clock maintenance and support, we’re committed to delivering top-tier service for your commercial gate needs.
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