Automatic Gates, Barriers & Bollards

How safe are powered gates?

Choose Blake Fire & Security Systems to install your automatic gate system and everything will be safe and compliant because we keep up with the latest standards enforced by the DHF.

Sometimes we are asked to service dangerous gates that do not comply. We are obliged to issue an unsafe gate notification and put them out of service. It’s like the gasman condemning a dodgy boiler.

The onus is then on the Responsible Person to get the gates up to current standards. You are better off getting them serviced by a professional, approved company in the first instance. We also provide maintenance contracts for our commercial clients. We would recommend two visits a year to ensure your gates stay safe.

What is the legislation for automatic gates?

Powered gate systems are deemed to be machinery. This means that every new and existing powered gate must comply with the European Machinery Directive, particularly the Essential Health and Safety Requirements, be CE marked and accompanied with a Declaration of Conformity. 

Simple rule of thumb – you need to look for a DHF approved installer/maintenance company to ensure your gates, barrier and bollards are installed to the latest standards. If your automated gates do not comply with these standards and it hurts someone you risk prosecution – read more at the DHF website.

What about bollards?

Sometimes bollards are the correct solution, these can be raised automatically or manually. Automatic is often the best option. For example, a service yard at a retail park employed a manual gate but, with so many delivery drivers coming and going, it was often left open. This meant issues with unwanted visitors. The solution was a set of  three raising bollards, which closed automatically behind the leaving vehicle thus keeping unwanted visitors out!

What else do you do?

Automatic barriers! The obvious choice for many car parks, these prevent vehicles entering while allowing pedestrians access to their parked vehicles. We also design, supply and install roller shutters and powered doors for retail, office and warehouse buildings.

Dedication to accreditation

At Blake Fire & Security Systems, our success is built on being approved for quality and expertise by our peers but remaining approachable and accessible to our customers. We only offer a service we are qualified to provide!

As a member of the Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) Powered Gate Group we’re approved to install automatic gates to Quality Assured standards of competence and customer service. All members must also operate within a code of conduct which governs standards of workmanship, quality, training, safety, business integrity and CE marking compliance.

Also, we are approved access control installers, with Paxton Gold status and an authorised dealer for PAC, Fermax and Videx! This means you can be certain your installation will be of exceptional quality and perfectly safe for users.