Swing gate requirements

Only install the operator on gates used for vehicular traffic. Be sure to direct pedestrians to a separate entry and exit. Refer to the illustrations. The gate site must be designed so persons do not come in contact with the vehicular gate while it is moving. Signs must be posted to warn pedestrians to stay clear of the gate’s entire travel path. A separate pedestrian entry/exit must be clearly visible and promote pedestrian usage

Detailed overhead diagram of a swing gate installation showing vehicle path, pedestrian gate, and entrapment zones marked in red.

Edges of gates

Gates must have smooth bottom, leading, and trailing edges; no protrusions should exist. If gate hardware or sensors protrude, they must have smooth surfaces free of any sharp cutting edges that do not exceed ½ inch (13 mm) beyond the base of the gate.

Diagram labeled Top showing pickets flush with the top horizontal rail of a gate, marked OK.

Two diagrams comparing gate bottom designs. The top shows a smooth bottom rail marked OK; the bottom shows pickets protruding below the rail marked Not Allowed.

Hinge mount location: entrapment considerations

Technical diagram of gate hinge area illustrating safe clearance distances 'A' and 'B' to avoid entrapment zones between the gate and adjacent walls or barriers.