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Commercial Gates
Focused guides for this part of the commercial project.
Commercial pedestrian gates
Pedestrian gates should support normal circulation, accessibility, emergency requirements and the intended level of access control.
Commercial swing gates
Swing gates are common for vehicle and service openings where adequate clear swing area exists.
Commercial sliding and cantilever gates
Sliding gates are useful where there is not enough clear area for a wide swing arc, but they need lateral storage/runback space.
Automatic commercial gate planning
Automated gates combine a moving barrier with controls, sensing devices, power and traffic management.
Commercial automated-gate safety standards
Automated vehicular gates are covered by safety standards intended to reduce entrapment and mechanical hazards.
Accessible pedestrian gates in the U.S.
Where gates are part of an accessible route, U.S. ADA standards address clear width, maneuvering, hardware and operation.