Barrier preventative maintenance visits checklist
V3.0
What does this form include?
This form contains 43 sections:
Risk assessments and method statements must be carried on all sites to ensure that the risk of injury
Barriers
- Number of barriers on system
- Number of parking spaces being controlled
Barrier location (1)
Barrier direction
Take a photo of barrier from entrance side of this barrier
Manufacturer
Model
Standard Preventative Maintenance
- Loops fitted
- IR beams fitted
- Warning lights fitted
- Safety Edges fitted
Signs fitted
Length of barrier (mm)
Operating Equipment
Barrier location (2)
Additional Barriers
General
- Installation checked for squareness and levels ok?
- Motors and operation of each item of installed equipment tested. Any evident visible or audible contra-indications?
- Inspect and sweep out any debris from motor pits and rail gullies. Is there flooding or excessive build up of debris?
Location of the mains isolator
Safety Edges
- Visually inspect each component for splitting or puncturing of the rubber or degeneration of the supply tubing, welding joints or other defect that could compromise safety by affecting the efficiency of the system?
Rising Arm Barrier
- Scan barrier arm by taking line of sight. Any damage or variation?
- Check security of barrier fixing bolts and base plate. Any deterioration of or damage to concrete base or kerbstones to report?
- Check motor cowling and gear box for signs of over heating or over run past TDC. Any abnormal conditions to report?
- Ensure that cabinet interior is clear of debris and brush out apertures. Any ingress of water to report?
Key Type
Key Number
Check safety systems are compliant, shared pedestrian use, internal key pad, Push to exit bars, Break
Report on any required works
- System complies with EN SAFETY regulations Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Electrical certificate available for barrier and in date
Does electrical installation appear sound, safe and in reasonable condition
Source off power
Breaker size
Cable type
Cable size
Electrical Check
- Correct containment used
- Spur for barrier / gate in waterproof containment
- All wiring at barrier / gate checked for loose or badly made connections
Additional Information
Identify (if relevant) potential hazards at points labelled on diagram, and comment below
Include Diagram from library
A - impact / crushing on main closing edge
B - shearing, dragging and cutting between the bar and the drive unit
C - danger of lifting
D - risk of impact, crushing and dragging due to movement of counterweight
Comments
Any additional comments
Any additional photos
Defects (list defects that need attention)
Recommendations (list items you would recommend)
Engineer
Client representative (if available)
As the person in control of the gate, you have a legal duty of care to users and visitors to the prem
Use this template