Technology Has Opened Doors for Those with Disabilities

February 6, 2018 / by BBG Security / Access Control, Automatic Doors

No matter what type of cerebral palsy a person has, it limits their independence to a certain extent. Independence is amazing, especially when you have such a limited range of freedom. Technology has improved the quality life of thousands of people who have significant disabilities. I know that each time I can do an action [...]

History of Automatic Doors

November 9, 2017 / by BBG Security / Automatic Doors

Heron Invents First Automatic Door Alexandria, Egypt - About 2000 years ago Heron of Alexandria a.k.a. Hero was a great mathematician and mechanics inventor that was born around 10 AD. Some historians say earlier and some say later. Although it seems no one can agree exactly when Heron was born, the scientific community recognizes the important [...]

Automatic doors for wheelchairs

November 9, 2017 / by BBG Security / Automatic Doors, Need to know

Creates an automatic entrance for young people with a range of physical disabilities University of Toronto asked for helping to create an automatic entrance for young people with a range of physical disabilities. It was decided that each wheelchair would be fitted with a proximity tag, which would open doors throughout the campus as the [...]

ANSI and the Customer at Your Door

November 9, 2017 / by BBG Security / Automatic Doors, Need to know

Automatic door equipment is evaluated for compliance to minimum safety standards As a premise owner, architect, contractor, or other professional responsible for growing a business, it’s easy to overlook some basic issues that could affect the safety of customers - starting with your front door. Typical factors that hamper people from easily and safely accessing [...]

Three Reasons to Spec Automatic Doors

November 3, 2017 / by BBG Security / Automatic Doors, Need to know

It’s important to keep a building’s occupants happy – you certainly don’t want to turn people away at the door! Whether you’re working on a renovation or new construction project, here are 3 reasons to include automatic doors in your specification: In many cases, a person’s experience with a company begins at the entrance and ends as [...]

Do You Know What to Look for in an Automatic Door?

November 3, 2017 / by BBG Security / Automatic Doors, Guide

Selecting the right automatic door is only Phase One of a long-term deal. It’s tempting to simply accept a bid and move on to the next part of the process. But before you do, you’ll want to check that your salesperson has considered the specific needs of your building. Many of the doors designed by American [...]

How to Choose the Right Automatic Door for Your Main Entrance

November 3, 2017 / by BBG Security / Automatic Doors, Guide

98.9% of people prefer buildings with AUTOMATIC DOORS. It’s no longer a question of whether to spec automatic doors, but of which automatic door to select. Every building deserves unique consideration; in particular, the pedestrian traffic should be carefully evaluated. It’s important to know: Will the building experience simultaneous two-way traffic? What is the volume [...]

ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

November 1, 2017 / by BBG Security / Automatic Doors, Guide

Editorial OADSA - Ontario Accessibility & Disability Stewardship Association 27, 10 (2016) Published online: 27 October 2016 ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS Foreword A Guide to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 is not legal advice. It is not a legal document. Its purpose is to provide information only about what is in the Act and [...]

Automatic Door Injuries And Who Is Liable

October 24, 2017 / by BBG Security / Automatic Doors, Need to know

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Automatic Door Injuries And Who Is Liable Automatic doors are something which pretty much everyone who has ever visited a supermarket or even an airport or office is likely to be familiar with. They offer a great convenience factor in that they don’t depend on users to open or close the door, so people with [...]

Automatic Doors Comparison

September 30, 2017 / by BBG Security / Automatic Doors, Guide, Need to know

Automatic doors comes in all shapes and sizes these days but knowing which type would work best for your building can be tricky. Whether it’s for business or personal use, there are so many different options on the market and picking that perfect one for you means you have to take a lot into consideration. [...]

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