BS 7036-0:2014

This part of BS 7036 gives recommendations for risk assessment and risk reduction for power operated pedestrian doorsets conforming to BS EN 16005 with a view to safeguarding users against the risk of injury and accidents. It gives guidance on the process of undertaking hazard analysis and risk assessments, and provides technical advice.

It is intended to be used by suppliers, installers, specifiers, occupiers, property owners and duty holders. It is also intended to be used by designers of the application into which the doorset is to be installed.

It does not cover the manufacture or design of power operated pedestrian doorsets, which are covered in BS EN 16005.

NOTE 1 Performance requirements and test methods for power operated pedestrian doorsets other than swing type are given in BS EN 16361. Performance requirements and test methods for external swing doors are given in BS EN 14351‑1.

NOTE 2 Although this part of BS 7036 is not intended to include industrial-type power operated doors (which are excluded from the scope of BS EN 16005), the guidance given might be helpful for such installations.

NOTE 3 Although this part of BS 7036 is intended for general use, it might not be fully applicable to some installations used only by trained personnel where instruction on the safe use of power operated doors has been given. Where special security requirements conflict with safety recommendations, specialist advice is advised.

NOTE 4 Power operated pedestrian doorsets are commonly referred to as automatic doors.