The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has reinforced its position as the leading UK industry voice at European level following its involvement in a key meeting of CEN responsible for European standards covering powered pedestrian doors, powered turnstiles and speed lanes.
The two-day meeting of TC33/WG9 (Technical Committee 33/Working Group 9), at the DIN building in Berlin, brought together European standards bodies and industry experts to review and progress critical regulatory and safety developments affecting the sector.
Darren Hyde, ADSA’s Technical, Standards and Regulation Manager, attended representing British Standards Institution (BSI), alongside other ADSA technical committee members including David Morgan of Hotron, for the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI).
During the meeting, the committee received an update on the EU Construction Product Regulation (CPR) Acquis process, which will streamline the development of a new, unified performance standard for doors, windows and hatches.
Responsibility for this work will sit with CEN TC33/WG1, which will combine existing standards EN 14351-1, EN 14351-2 and EN 16361 into a single document. To safeguard the interests of the powered pedestrian door industry, Darren Hyde has joined the TC33/WG1 committee on behalf of ADSA and BSI.
A further focus of the meeting was the proposed amendment of EN 16005 and EN 17352 to align with the new EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230. The committee agreed to retain the current structure of both standards while introducing additional clauses to address the new regulatory requirements.
Comments previously submitted during consultation were reviewed in detail over the two days, with agreed amendments incorporated into revised draft clauses.
The committee also considered feedback from BSI on EN 16005:2023+A1:2024, agreeing to amend section 5.8.4.1 to clarify safety distances relating to drawing-in and shearing hazards on sliding doors. The revised wording will be based on a proposal developed by Darren Hyde on behalf of BSI.
Thankful ADSA
ADSA has thanked its members who work with European and national standards bodies for their support in securing this important clarification. Additional comments raised by ADSA and BSI will be considered during the next full revision of the standards.
ADSA Managing Director Ken Price highlighted the importance of ADSA members across the UK and Ireland being directly represented within European decision-making forums.
He comments: “Active involvement at this level is essential. These standards directly influence how our members design, install and maintain powered pedestrian doors.
“By being at the table, ADSA ensures the practical realities of the UK and Irish markets are understood and reflected in European standards.”
ADSA will continue to keep members informed as developments progress, underlining its commitment to representing the industry’s interests internationally and supporting the safe, compliant operation of the powered pedestrian doors, turnstiles and speed lane industry across Europe.
