Category: Handicap accessible automatic doors

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Many people get confused about automatic doors, automatic door operators, automatic door openers and closers. It can be easy to mix up the terminology but essentially all of these mechanisms work together to form an automatic door opener system. Automatic door opener systems provide greater accessibility for independent wheelchair access for homes, buildings and public […]

Automatic doors have almost become standard in most public places such as community centers, airports, hotels and supermarkets across Canada. Some small business owners and property managers in Ontario have recently started to research automatic doors. Probably because they just find out the accessibility requirements (which are governed by Ontario’s legislation: the AODA and the […]

Since 1975, the Ontario Building Code has been used to set the minimum standard for construction in Ontario. It addresses the issues of new construction by providing clear standards to help keep Ontarian’s safe. One of the current priorities of the Accessibility for Ontarian’s with Disabilities Act (AODA), is the New Accessibility Amendments made to […]

Automatic doors seem to be gaining popularity. They instantly give an attractive look to your residential or commercial property. Benefits of automatic doors Having automatic doors can help you avoid penalties for non-compliance with the “AODA.” It can also provide you with a better brand image, increase convenience for your customers and many other benefits. “How […]

PLEASE NOTE that this document does not constitute legal advice and is meant only as a guide. Accessible Standards for Ontario universal washrooms should already exist in your organization. One of the current priorities of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (the “AODA”) is to build an accessible Ontario by 2025. Some of the […]

There is no denying the utility of automatic doors. Because automatic doors provide many benefits to a business, and are a great investment as we mentioned in another article named Benefits of Automatic Doors. Most importantly, ACCESSIBILITY FOR ONTARIANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (the “AODA”) has make installing automatic doors a requirement for business settings  in Ontario. But when […]

There are a lot of options when it comes to choosing doors for your retail space, from sliding doors to swing doors and either automatic to manual. What you choose should depend on many factors, including the size, layout, and location of your store. Your security requirements are also a factor, as you want to […]