Power-operated door inspections for commercial properties across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Full ANSI 156.10 and BHMA A156.19 compliance, documented and managed end-to-end.
Power-operated doors — including sliding, swinging, and folding automatic doors — are governed by ANSI 156.10 (power-operated pedestrian doors) and BHMA A156.19 (power assist and low-energy power-operated doors). These standards define safety, force, and sensing requirements to protect users from injury.
Beyond safety, automatic doors that serve as accessible building entrances must also comply with ADA requirements for maneuvering clearances, opening force, and activation device placement. A door that is technically operational but does not meet accessibility standards creates both an ADA violation and a liability exposure.
Annual inspections are considered best practice and are required by many insurance carriers and facility management standards. Guardian provides documented inspections that satisfy both the safety standard and ADA requirements simultaneously.
Automatic doors that malfunction — striking or trapping users — are a significant liability exposure. Documentation of regular inspection is your best defense.
Any commercial property with power-operated pedestrian doors should maintain regular inspection records, including:
A complete ANSI 156.10 inspection covers the full door system — from sensing zones to opening force to emergency breakout performance.
Presence sensor coverage, approach zone detection, safety zone detection, and reopen sensor function.
Door opening and closing forces measured against ANSI and ADA requirements to prevent injury to users.
Opening and closing speed, hold-open time, and door delay settings verified for safe pedestrian use.
Breakout force, power failure operation, manual override, and emergency egress function.
Drive mechanism, door panels, guides, seals, and all hardware for condition and proper function.
Activation device height and reach, maneuvering clearances, and accessible entry route compliance.
Guardian provides a complete automatic door inspection service, from scheduling through documentation and any necessary repairs.
We catalog all power-operated doors at your property and establish an inspection schedule.
Certified technicians inspect and test every function against ANSI 156.10 and ADA requirements.
You receive a documented report with pass/fail status, measurements, and any deficiencies identified.
Any needed repairs or adjustments are coordinated through our licensed vendor network.
All inspection and repair records stored in your compliance portal and tracked for annual renewal.
We'll assess your property and give you a clear compliance picture — at no cost.