There are a number of regulations and laws covering Equalities Act and Disabilities isssues in new builds and property refurbishment. As a homeowner you are only likely to encounter any issues if you are undertaking a larger project.
For operators of commercial properties, such as shops, restaurants and bars there are numerous considerations.
We try to offer advice based on our understanding of the issues at the time that an article was written. However you should always seek professional help or advice from your local planning authority.
Drive through any town or city and it is often the case that you will see domestic doors fitted in shops and other public buildings. However according to current Building Regulations, the fitting of PVCu panelled or glazed doors is not acceptable because they cannot be specified with the hardware …
Aluminium Commercial Doors are the correct product to install in any retail or high traffic environment. This is because the doors themselves and the hardware used on commercial doors has been tested and designed to ensure that it continues to perform despite the many people that can pass through a …
If your business premises are used by disabled people or even people with moderately impaired ability it is likely that even with manual doors they may find it difficult to operate them. Our article on the advantages of having automatic doors in your premises explains more about the features of …
It is not just the door closer, the glass or the weight of the door that can affect its ability to make it easy to use and comply with Part M and BS8300. The other important hardware fitted to the door such as handles, locks and hinges can also play …
Do you give thought to compliance with the regulations concerning commercial doors, are you breaking the law? Approved Document M and BS8300 are part of the current Building Regulations therefore doors must meet the design considerations laid down in these documents. In this article we explain how different regulations apply to …
Any service provider must ensure they make reasonable adjustments so that their doors can comply with their legal obligations under the Equalities Act. If you are a door and window company that is involved in either the specification of products or helping your customer choose doors for commercial premises are …
Many businesses might consider automatic doors as a luxury or unnecessary expense when designing or refurbishing their building. But installing automatic doors to even a small shop can bring advantages you may not have considered before. You may think that automatic doors are only installed in large hotels, shopping centres …
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