The EN 16005, is a harmonised European Standard, which defines Requirements and Test Methods for safety in use of powered pedestrian doors.
The Standard defines the Essential Health and Safety Requirements (EHSRs) and the “State of the Art” safeguarding. For new doors installed, the EHSRs and safeguarding become the minimum requirement to ensure the safety of employees and users under the 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive (MD) in the EU and the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulation 2008 as amended 2010(SMR08) for the UK.
National and European Standards are not legally binding. They are seen as “best practice” and in many cases adopted by organisations as part of rules that must be followed. These safety standards (16005/7036) are always referred to as best practice in courts considering accidents and injuries from use of automatic doors.
For more information please see the technical bulletin ADSA Guidance on Safety and Legislation for Automatic Doors.
Under the Machinery Directive (EU) or the Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations (UK) Powered Pedestrian Doors must be operated safely, safe for employees and safe for other users. The doors therefore need to be maintained in accordance with the guidance from the manufacturer, this should state what needs to be carried out and the frequency. However the law does not specifically state that the doors need to be serviced but failing to maintain them so they are safe in use would lead to a prosecution if there was an injury.
The law for servicing equipment is dependent on which country or devolved government you are in, however they all have similar content, here is an example for England and Wales:
Regulation 5 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992), state. Extract: "...... the equipment devices and systems to which this regulation applies shall be subject to a suitable system of maintenance."
Regulation 5 of the Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
Extract A: "Every employer should ensure that work equipment is maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair."
Extract B: "Every employer should ensure that where any machinery has a maintenance log, the log is kept up to date."
The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (MD) is the EU directive that ensures all machines supplied to the market are safe. The MD does not apply to most of the UK post Brexit, however it may be enforced within NI due to the Northern Ireland Protocol.
The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulation 2008 amended 2011 is the UK's domestic legislation to enforce the same requirements of the MD.
BS EN 16005 took effect from April 2013 and applies to new installations installed after that date. It should be read in conjunction with the BS 7036-0:2014
BS 7036:1996 parts 1-5 continues to apply to existing installations fitted prior to April 2013 as long as they have not undergone any significant changes
BS EN 16005 is the European standard which gives guidance on safety in use and test methods for Powered Pedestrian doorsets. It is the industry guidance document to help companies meet the requirements of the Machinery Directive or the Supply of Machinery Regulations, it forms part of the CE/UKCA/UKNI Marking process. The document gives practical advice on safety systems and best practice ways for ensuring Powered Pedestrian doors are installed with acceptable levels of safety for users. The standard is a minimum level of safety allowed for new installations
ADSA have collaborated with DHF to developed the Entrance System Alliance (ESA), an NVQ assessment centre, it covers the installation and servicing of powered doors. This is designed for people already in the trade that need to be qualified. The NVQ is administered through the ESA who have their own assessing capabilities. This NVQ qualification proves competence and is part of the process towards obtaining a ADSA Skilled worker card as part of the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), which is a requirement of the Major Contractor Group to working on their construction sites. follow this link for more information: Homepage | ESA
ADSA have teamed up with South Staffs College to provide an apprenticeship for Powered Pedestrian Doors, unlike the NVQ this also provides full training, the delegates will have 20% off the job training, most of this will be a week’s block release every 5-6 weeks, at the moment this will be in Tamworth England, other centres may be available in due course. Follow this link for more infomation: South Staffordshire College official apprenticeship training provider for Automatic Door Suppliers Association – South Staffordshire College (southstaffs.ac.uk)
For the technicians test, ADSA recommend a field test box of 700 x 300 x 200mm with black and grey surfaces. and for hinge protection with ESPE it should be a 20mm tube with 8mm insret. Please see the technical download and bulletin in the members area of the ADSA website or ADSA academy
The occupiers tests require a box 700 x 300 x 200mm.
It is essential that the occupier carries out frequent safety checks on Powered Pedestrian Doors, Please see the videos on how to carry these out for swing or side doors on the Education Tab of ADSA website.
These do not replace the inspection and Maintenance required by the Authorised door technician.
ADSA believes that its work on Technical Standards is paramount. ADSA has representative on Technical Standards committees including;
ADSA believes that its work on Technical Standards is paramount. ADSA has representative on Technical Standards committees including;
Yes, there is an ADSA accreditation to demonstrate your competence in assessing safety of doors fitted prior to 10th April 2013. This is an upgrade course for those who have completed their ADSA Standards accreditation.
ADSA BS 7036:1996 accreditation is available by completing an online eLearning course and taking a similar test to renewing your Authorised Technician Card . On successful completion a certificate is issued.
The BS 7036:1996 eLearning course is available via the ADSA academy. you can purchase this option online or email ADSA for an invoice.
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The route for achieving the ADSA Authorised Technician standard is via the ADSA EN 16005 Accreditation Scheme, ADSA advise that all engineers should achieve this standard.
If the technician has a legal requirement to ensure the door system it is safe when they leave, If a door is not safe so it was likely to harm someone then the engineer should stop the door from operating, this could be i.e. Switch the door to hold open or off, Complete a door warning notice (available on the ADSA Academy) advise the customer advise the customer not to put the system back in use until the safety issues have been resolved.
In addition the reason for the system being unsafe should be on the engineers signed worksheet as a record. The service company should then provide ASAP a written quotation to the customer of the works needed to make it safe so they have an option on how to proceed. The customer is relying on the service company to provide best practice advice as the expert.
If a member is involved in any type of training of their staff and have paid the training levy then they are entitled to claim significant monies back. Any Member, regardless of size can benefit from grants if and when they are available and not conditional of the member paying the training levy.
For further information regarding the training levy and grant please visit www.citb.co.uk
When components or products are replaced during maintenance, repair or upgrading, it has to be ensured as a minimum, that the safety, reliability, functionality, classification and durability level of the doors is kept. In other words: keep the performance and don’t add hazards or increase risks.
Use of original components is preferred, but if non original or ‘look alike’ components are used which may affect the declared characteristics, or safety level, the evaluation of conformity shall be reviewed for applicability by a qualified service provider.
The Service provider is obliged to offer the customer the state-of-the-art safety level, i.e. to latest standard.
If the kit only exchanges components with the same characteristics (=repair)
No functionalities are changed. The safety level has to be at least kept at present level. The safety level may never be reduced.
If the kit makes the doorset a new machine
This is the case where the functionality for the user is changed in products. Sensors are replaced and the machine is brought up to compliance with the state-of-the art, i.e. EN 16005.
BS 7036 has now been replaced by BS EN 16005 (effective 10/4/13). All card holders are having to sit the new test that covers the new standard when their existing card expires.
Full details of the availability of tests and the venues can be viewed on the Exams & Events page. Details on training for the test and how to obtain a copy of the Standard at a members discounted price are also available via the website. If you require further help please telephone the office: 01827 216136.
In the circumstance where engineers conduct work for you but are not part of your company will need to sign up as Sole Traders at the cost of £150.00 per year.
If you would like to to undertake any of the ADSA training courses then please ring the ADSA offices on 01827 216136.
This is correct and is covered by clause 4.6.9 page 22 of BS EN 16005.
BS7036-0 is a British Standard, which was developed by members of the Automatic Doors Suppliers Associations technical committee in conjunction with the British Standards Institute.
The BS EN 16005:2012 states; this should be read in conjunction with the BS 7036-0:2014
It 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.
The industry now has a clear guidance document which will be very useful for member companies, salespeople, estimators and surveyors.
ADSA would always recommend that anyone involved in the supply & installation of door automation products has a good knowledge of the regulations and relevant standards including BS EN 16005 & other related standards. The best way of both proving & acquiring the required knowledge is by being trained to the relevant standards & taking the exam offered by the ADSA.
ADSA offer a 2-day training course & exam to members details of which can be seen on this website.
With regard to the installation being in a domestic premises it would still fall under BS EN 16005 & related legislation, even though it would be someone’s home for anyone working there such as carers or tradesmen it would be their place of work.
We would as always recommend a full “risk assessment” is carried out before any installation in line with the guidelines of BS EN 16005 & BS 7036-0 2014.
The door would fall under BS 7036 1996 it is not a mandatory requirement to monitor the safety devices but it does state where practical it should.
If not practical, leave the monitoring disconnected on the replacement sensors would not downgrade the safety of the unit merely maintain the existing level.
BS 7036:1996 does not say they cannot be used on external doors, it states in the foreword that they are generally intended for internal use, which does not exclude external and this wording is just a general comment. The industry has moved on considerably with low energy products and BS EN 16005 embraces the concept of using low energy door movement as a safety solution but highlights that it may not be suitable in high risk environments.
As usual it’s all in the risk assessment but in short it is compliant for some areas where you know the users are not vulnerable however it may not be safe for all users.
The door does not meet the current standard but meets earlier standards, but the risk assessment requires the door it to be updated. Inform the customer of what is required to bring the door up to the latest standard. Record the findings on the engineer’s worksheet and follow up with a quote.
The door has a safety issue that in some way causes an unacceptable risk to people using the door. The door is turned to the hold open position and the customer advised of what is required and told to leave the door in the open position until the improvements have been made and any unacceptable risks eliminated. Ensure the customer is instructed on how to close and lock the door, emphasising the door to be left in the hold open position when used by the general public. Record the findings on the engineer’s worksheet and a door system warning notice, follow up with a quote.
In the event of battery failure on a sliding door the system should automatically send the door to the predetermined safe position (most commonly the open position). The self-diagnosis/monitoring within the system should stop the door from functioning. For all types of door systems where the sensors do not cover the risk areas and there are no overriding site specific conditions allowing this (from the risk assessment) the door should be taken out of service and reported to the end user outlining the risk and proposed remedial actions. Record the findings on the engineer’s worksheet and follow up with a quote.
Unfortunately, “safety in use” takes precedence over all else including advertising. Powered pedestrian doors are classified as machines and therefore must adhere to the Supply of Machinery Regulation 2008 and the Machineries Directive.
As part of the risk assessment and where powered pedestrian doors are used by the general public, warning signage is recommended along with safety sensors and other protective devices and guards. The inclusion of warning signage is to make users aware that potential risks are present and to help reduce the number of accidents associated with powered pedestrian doors. ADSA represents the majority of the automatic door industry and as part of its best practice ethos, ADSA recommends that the signage as denoted within BS7036-0:2014 is applied. For your reference, in the UK, the particular signage recommended for powered pedestrian doors came about as a result of consultation with organisations representing the partially sighted and by following the content within the Supply of Machinery Act. The signage has been designed to make users (particularly partially sighted persons) aware that the doors are automatic and where keep clear signage is applied, to keep clear of the area where the automatic door operates.
Extract from Supply of Machinery Act 2008 (please note that full document is available free online and should be read in its entirety)
1.7. INFORMATION
1.7.1. Information and warnings on the machinery
Information and warnings on the machinery should preferably be provided in the form of readily understandable symbols or pictograms. Any written or verbal information and warnings must be expressed in an official Community language or languages, which may be determined in accordance with the Treaty or the EEA Agreement by the EEA state in which the machinery is placed on the market and/or put into service and may be accompanied, on request, by versions in any other official Community language or languages understood by the operators.
In conclusion, if the end user decides to remove the signage, they must be made aware of the residual risks and acknowledge that they understand the possible implications. Irrespective of the end user’s acknowledgement, I should also point out that the responsible person or persons bringing the machine (in this case, the automatic door) into service has the responsibility to ensure that the system meets the requirements of the relevant standards (BS EN 16005:2012, BS 7036-0:2014 and where applicable BS 7036:1996) and complies with the requirements of the Supply of Machinery Act. Where a reportable injury occurs with a powered pedestrian door, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will be involved. HSE will refer the Standards and regulations/Acts mentioned above and determine if due diligence has been carried out and may call upon an expert to verify whether the system complies.
4.4.2 Materials
There shall be no sharp edges and glazing shall not form sharp splinters if broken.
Toughened glass in accordance with EN 12150-1 and laminated glass in accordance with EN ISO 12543-1 and EN ISO 12543-2 are examples of suitable glazing materials. Plain float glass (silica-based glass) and wired glass are not suitable for this application due to the risk of serious injury upon breaking.
There is also a risk assessment and reduction standard BS 7036-0:2014, this also states:
7.1 Glazing in power operated door installations should conform to the appropriate part of BS 6262 using safety materials conforming to BS 6206.
7.2 Glazing should be appropriately marked, or incorporate features to make its presence apparent.
NOTE Guidance is given in HSE publication L24 [1]