Does AS1428.1 require every accessible entrance to have an automatic door?

No. Automatic operation is not automatically required at every accessible doorway. The approved accessibility design, opening force, door operation, building use and project requirements must be considered together.

Is AS1428.1 the same as AS 5007?

No. AS 1428.1 addresses accessible building design, including requirements for doorways and circulation. AS 5007 covers powered pedestrian door assemblies, including their design, installation, verification, testing, and commissioning.

Who is responsible for signing off the entrance?

Responsibility may involve the builder, designer, access consultant, automatic-door contractor and building surveyor or certifier. The project documents should clearly identify who verifies each component and who provides final acceptance.

Can an existing doorway become compliant simply by adding an operator?

Not necessarily. The clear opening, circulation space, threshold, controls and surrounding accessible path must also be reviewed. An operator may improve usability without correcting other non-compliant conditions.

Should access control be considered when selecting an automatic door?

Yes. Card readers, electric locks, intercoms and monitoring systems can affect activation sequences and user movement. These interfaces should be coordinated before installation.