THE COST EFFECTIVE WAY TO BECOME DDA COMPLIANT

CUSTOMER SERVICE

There are so many challenges that are inflicted upon businesses today and in order for them to keep afloat in this fierce economical climate, delivering exceptional customer service has never been so important. Fulfilling customer requirements in every way possible is a necessity contribution towards the overall success of your business. One of the main areas of customer care to give consideration to is of course access.

Since the introduction of the DDA which demands that all retail and eating establishments provide comfortable access for everyone either by ramps or of course automatic doors. In order for your business to become DDA compliant it is mandatory that you take the relevant actions to achieve this.

DDA represents the Disability Discrimination Act and to adhere to the current legislation you need to understand the objectives of this act. It provides all individuals, including people with a disability to have the ability to access all businesses and services. Of course the obvious solution to this would be to have automatic doors installed at your property, however, not all businesses are in a position to do this and a reasonably priced alternative is available in the form of an automatic door opener. They may simply be mounted on your existing doors, automating them into automatic doors. You will receive all the benefits associated with automatic doors with less complexity and cost involved.

THE JARGON

There are of course other terms used for an automatic door opener including automatic door closers, automatic door operators, automatic door releasers, electric door openers and electric door closers. They all work off the same principal and offer the same features and functions.

THE BRAND

ADSF UK LTD (Automatic Entrance Specialists) supply and install the Premis range of automatic door openers and accessories. The Premis 120 swing door automatic door opener is suitable for door weights up to 120Kg whilst the heavier duty Premis 250 automatic door opener is perfect for door weights of up to 250 Kg. Our skilled and experienced engineers are able to fit an automatic door opener for you, or alternatively you could use the services of a qualified electrician. All of the products and services we offer can be viewed on our customer friendly web sitewww.adsf.co.uk.

WHY CHANGE

Not everyone likes change but in business today it is a must. In premises which still have manual doors installed, the disabled population group will struggle on a daily basis trying to hold open the doors and move safely through them. This presents both a challenging and potentially hazardous situation. Realising the door poses yet more difficulty and increases the chances of individuals being injured in some way. This is certainly the case for individuals using a mobility aide or wheel chair. Through the application of an automatic door opener this access difficulty is removed Of course, it is not just individuals who have a disability that will benefit from the automatic door opener; other clients will notice that automatic doors make their shopping trips much more enjoyable, including parents with young children, the elderly and customers with several purchases to carry.

EXCUSE ME! 

Yet another advantage of utilizing an automatic door opener is that overcrowding and queuing in the door ways becomes a thing of the past. Pedestrian traffic flow is managed throughout the day and this is particularly useful at key times of the day. By installing an automatic door opener you can be certain of providing straight forward accessibility to all your visitors and employees alike whilst ensuring the safety of your customers.

COST CUTTING 

You may find that an automatic door opener assists in managing your overheads by reducing your operating costs. In contrast to manual doors that are often left open, automatic doors only open upon an individual approaching them and close directly afterwards therefore precious heat is not able to escape outside into the street. You are of course in addition helping the environment by reducing the carbon footprint from your business.

In order for your business to become DDA compliant and to evaluate installing automatic doors or an automatic door operator at your business premises, it is recommended that you seek expert advice from a reputable company who excel in this field. ADSF UK LTD will explain all of the options available to you to match your individual requirements. You will find that our customer care will continue way after the installation with optional maintenance and service visits to prolong the long life of your operators.