Signage

Clear signage is an important part of a professional automatic door installation. It helps people understand how the entrance operates, where they should stand, which direction they should travel and what action to take when manual activation is required. It is also to comply with BS EN16005 compliance and standards.

Our automatic door signage collection includes safety stickers, powered-door identification signs, disabled access symbols, push-to-open instructions and directional door signs for commercial and public entrances. The range forms part of our wider selection of automatic door parts and replacement components for installation, repair and maintenance work.

Signs are available for automatic sliding doors, power-assisted entrances, access-controlled powered doors and other suitable pedestrian door systems. The correct signage should always be selected according to the way the individual door operates.

Automatic Door Identification Signs

People approaching an automated entrance should be able to recognise that the door may move without being opened manually. Appropriate automatic door stickers can provide clear visual identification and help users anticipate the movement of the door.

The double-sided automatic door sticker measures 150 × 150mm and is intended to identify an automatic entrance from both sides of the glazing.

For entrances connected to an access control system, the access-controlled powered door safety sign provides a clear indication that the powered door is subject to controlled access.

These signs may be used on suitable commercial entrances, offices, apartment buildings, retail premises, healthcare facilities and other public-facing doorways.

Power-Assisted and Disabled Access Door Signs

Power-assisted doors may require the user to activate the opening cycle using a push pad, button or other activation device. Clear signage helps distinguish these entrances from fully automatic doors that open immediately as somebody approaches.

Our range includes:

• Power-assisted door stickers

• Combined power-assisted door and disabled access stickers

• Disabled access logo stickers

These 150 × 150mm signs can help identify accessible entrances and indicate that powered assistance is available. The chosen sign should accurately reflect the way the door operates and the facilities provided at that entrance.

A disabled access sticker or powered-door sign does not by itself confirm that an entrance meets every accessibility requirement. Door width, opening force, activation position, operating speed, safety devices and the wider entrance design must all be considered separately.

Push Button to Open Signage

Where an automatic door is activated by a push pad or wall-mounted switch, the operating instruction should be easy to identify.

The Push Button to Open sticker gives users a direct instruction at entrances where a push pad or button starts the automatic opening cycle. It can be used alongside suitable equipment from our automatic door push pads, transmitters and receivers collection.

An In Emergency Push to Open sticker is also available for door arrangements where this instruction correctly describes the emergency operating procedure.

The wording on the sign must match the actual behaviour of the door. Emergency instructions should not be applied unless they are appropriate for the installed system and agreed door operation.

Keep Clear, No Entry and One-Way Signs

Automatic doors need a clear operating area so that the leaves can open, close and travel without unnecessary obstruction. Directional signage can also help manage pedestrian movement through busy entrances.

The collection includes:

• Keep Clear automatic door stickers

• No Entry door stickers

• One Way door stickers

Keep Clear signs can be positioned where users need to be reminded not to obstruct the doorway or operating area. No Entry and One Way stickers are useful for entrances designed around a particular flow of pedestrian traffic.

Directional signs should only be used where they match the intended route through the building. Their position should be clearly visible to somebody approaching the entrance and should not create conflicting instructions.

Break-Out Door Safety Signs

Some suitable automatic sliding-door arrangements incorporate a break-out or breakout facility. Where the installed door has this function, clear identification helps indicate the relevant feature to building users.

The Break-Out Door safety sign is a 150 × 100mm rectangular sticker intended for compatible door arrangements.

This sign should only be used where the automatic door has a genuine break-out function. The presence of a sticker does not replace inspection, testing or confirmation that the doors operate correctly.

Where Automatic Door Signs Are Used

Automatic and powered-door safety stickers may be required across a wide variety of entrances, including:

• Shops and retail entrances

• Offices and reception areas

• Hospitals and healthcare buildings

• Schools and educational premises

• Hotels and leisure facilities

• Apartment buildings and communal entrances

• Warehouses and industrial buildings

• Public-sector and local authority properties

• Accessible and power-assisted entrances

• Access-controlled powered doors

The correct sign will depend on the door type, activation method, direction of movement and the instructions that need to be communicated.

Installing Automatic Door Stickers

Before fitting a sticker, confirm that its message accurately describes the door. The mounting surface should be clean and suitable for application, and the sign should be positioned where it can be seen clearly by approaching users.

When installing signage:

• Position the sign at a practical and visible height

• Avoid creating conflicting door instructions

• Use double-sided signage where information must be seen from both directions

• Do not obscure important vision areas or other required notices

• Replace damaged, faded or unreadable stickers

• Confirm that emergency and break-out instructions match the installed system

• Check signage as part of routine automatic door maintenance

Automatic door signage supports safe use and clear communication, but it does not replace correctly installed sensors, activation equipment, safety devices, risk assessment, commissioning or ongoing maintenance.

Complete Your Automatic Door Installation

Alongside safety signage, Door Access Supplies offers related products for installing, repairing and maintaining automatic entrance systems.

Browse our complete Automatic Door Parts range, including:

• Automatic door push pads, transmitters and receivers

• Automatic door switches and keyswitches

• Sliding door floor guides

• Automatic door testing equipment

• Engineer van stock essentials

Always select signage and replacement components according to the individual automatic door, its operation and the requirements of the installation.