In general, what are the primary concerns in constructing and installing a gate?
Factors related to gate construction and installation include: • Gates should be installed to minimize unintentional movement that could cause injury or entrapment to an individual when the gate is disconnected from the operator. • All exposed pinch points should be eliminated or guarded. • All vehicular gate designs shall be constructed and installed with designs such that the gate cannot fall over more than 45 degrees from the vertical plane if detached from the gates supporting hardware, to prevent injury during service or in case of support failure. These designs can be accomplished by installing support posts, brackets, cables, chains or other devices that would hold or support the gate should it become detached from its supporting hardware. • Protrusions on any gate design are hazardous and are not permitted on any gate that will be automated. All gate designs should have smooth bottom surfaces and be free of any protrusions that can cut, scrape, puncture or injure a person when
