Locks Online have found the solution! Disability Access Control – Disabled friendly businesses : is an insight on how you, as a shop or business owner can open your doors for all disabled custom. Access control solutions for all applications!
If you have a small business or a shop and are looking for ways to invite in potential customers, why not firstly make an easy access control solution for those in wheelchairs or who have limited movement. To save you opening the door every time you have a disabled customer who would like to come inside, new technology now allows a person to simply press a button and enter the building with ease and convenience! Automatic door openers work with push to release products ensuring everybody can have freedom regardless of disability. With great new safety features tat are covered by DDA and the standard EN16005.
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How does it work?
Well there are a few factors to consider when looking at how disabled access control systems work. One of them is safety. It’s all in well getting a great push to release access control system on your business but ensuring your customers can access a building safely is another thing. Well Locks Online have found the solution. Your customers can no press a button pad on a wall which will freely open the building door and will not close until the doorway is completely free of obstruction. Not only that, the door will not actually open if there is an obstruction ensuring visitors and people within the building are safe at all times. There are many horror stories out there about children getting squashed behind these electric automatic door openers but don’t stress. There is a fantastic way of preventing this problem by using an infrared safety sensor. You can now ensure safety is a priority when disabled visitors come to your business. As before the most common use for the push to release action is via a bush button on the wall however, that’s not to say it cannot be used with a keypad, proximity reader and fobs and intercom systems. The choices are endless but packages must be made to suit you and your application!
How does this benefit me and my business?
Simply you can allow access to everyone and anyone. Some people may find it hard to open heavy doors, or may find it difficult to enter a building if they have limited movement such as physical and mobility impairments. By you showcasing an access control system where one press of a button can open a door freely, is highly beneficial when thinking about your custom and the public. It shows that everybody is the same regardless of disability. This also prevents you having to hold a door open via a door wedge, holders or catches, which cause problems with fire regulations. So what happens when you want to lock your door? That’s no problem! If you include a locking solution to your business such as a keypad, keyless entry or intercom systems, you can sleep happy at night knowing your system not only benefits your customers, but keeps your business locked up and safe throughout the night! Most systems, depending on door material, will work in conjunction with the door auto opener. This will save you having to get 2 different systems with 2 different keys, fobs or proximity cards.
How can I achieve this solution?
Quite simply actually. Locks Online have fantastic tailor made packages that include:
Easi Auto Opener – Single Solution – This is the door opener itself that comes as part of a kit. The unit sits petite on the top frame of the door. The Safety sensors sit on the door itself. Warning signs and finger guards are also included in this kit that is DDA and EN16005 Compliant.
Check out the Easi Opener safety kit here: https://www.locksonline.co.uk/acatalog/LocksOnline-Commercial-Single-Door-Easi-Auto-Opener-Safety-Kit.html

To add a locking solution there are a few options to chose from, depending on what door you have. These include:
Magnetic locks, the GUA Opener, Electric multipoint locks, and much more.
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Again if you’re stuck on system is right for you, get in touch and we can advise you n the right solution.
Is this the right solution for my business?
Well if you’re not impressed by the access control system above, I’m shocked. This all in one solution is a must have for any business, small shop or high end commercial business. Customer convenience and safety is always a concern for any business so you can be confident that this is the right solution for you. The all in one system can transform the way you great customers or visitors by allowing the freedom to open the door themselves. That’s a big enough incentive for me! Again, with hundreds of different options to choose from, it’s always best to give us a ring to discuss your requirements and application. This way, we can tailor make a package, uniquely just for you!
What is the security like for a system like this?
Security will need to be added to this system if you haven’t already go security on the door. Again depending on what material your door is, there are many different high security locking solutions that we combine with different access control systems. It is all about personal application so don’t be afraid to get in touch!
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If you have a small business you would like to open up for disabled custom or simply just to create an easy access control solution, contact us today with your requirements. Tailor made packages can be made to personalise you and your business to suit your needs. Call us on 01646 698218 or email us on enquiries@locksonline.co.uk We would love to hear of any projects your thinking of planning!

Article written by:
Emily James
Locks Online