Maintenance Contracts, Service & Repair (Automated Barriers and Gates, Turnstiles and Bollards)

COMPLIANCE

There are several documents covering all aspects of safety/legal obligations placed on building owners and end users regarding the usage, maintenance and repair of automated equipment /industrial doors to ensure legal compliance.
In accordance with the British Standards, Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations, it is a requirement that the end user/customer of all industrial doors and automated systems shall establish a full documented maintenance regime in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
It is also a requirement of British Standards (BS 12453) superseded by European Community Directive (EN 12453), that a bi-annual service of safety systems is carried out by a competent body from the point of installation/commissioning and hand over.
Having equipment serviced and maintained regularly by a competent company or engineer and keeping detailed written reports ensure managers are meeting their obligations to comply with current Health & Safety regulations.

Service: A series of maintenance procedures carried out at set time intervals to inspect equipment and make provisions towards repairs.
Maintenance: Is keeping equipment in safe and good working order by replacing parts that could cause issues in the long run.
Repair: Works carried out to bring equipment back to good working order after damage, dilapidation or general wear and tear.

Certain documentation needs to be in place if required for an inspection from an authorised body i.e. Health & Safety Executive. The main documents used can be: -
Service Agreement: Summary of what work will be carried out and the level of service provided.
Schedule: Recommendations within an O & M Manual, usually twice per annum (bi-annually) however can be less or more frequent.
Check List: Equipment that requires to be serviced.
Job/Report Sheet: A record that shows the details of work carried out which should be signed by the client or representative upon satisfactory completion.
Quotation: After Service Repair Quotations identify any works required to ensure the equipment is safe, fit for purpose and up to current safety standards.