After the storm hit New York, did your store's outward-opening doors suddenly swing inward? Don't try to block it with the door.

In the New York metropolitan area, during rain, strong winds, or sudden changes in temperature, store doors that open wide onto the street can sometimes swing back halfway and hit the door frame, requiring employees to hold them down to allow customers to enter and exit. Rain, fallen leaves, the position of doormats, temporary signs, etc. can also disrupt the predictable flow of traffic. The most important thing in these situations is not to assume that a particular part is “definitely broken,” but to ensure that people can get in and out safely, to prevent accidents where the door suddenly hits someone, and then follow appropriate inspection procedures to resolve the problem.

First, let's look at the "wind problem" and the "door problem" separately.

From a safe location, managers should briefly observe the following: You should check which direction the wind is blowing from, whether the door opens outward or inward, whether the abnormality occurs while the door is opening, midway through, or just before closing, and whether there is water, fallen leaves, floating mats, or objects around the door. If the door continues to rub against the door frame, bounces, or does not lock after the wind has died down, this should also be noted on the work order. Do not have multiple people take turns pushing and pulling the door to compare forces, and never test the door when a customer, delivery person, or child is passing by.

Temporary transportation systems must maintain predictability.

How long should we stop doing things ourselves?

Do not attempt to adjust the door yourself if the glass is cracked, the door leaf is sagging, the hinges or door frame are loose, the door is not properly controlled when closed, the latch is misaligned, or exit access and evacuation conditions are unclear. Emergency exits, fire doors, or doors leading to common areas must not be permanently blocked, secured, or locked simply to block drafts. For regular commercial door closers that leak oil or close too quickly, Follow the safety observation instructions regarding oil leakage from the rear door closer. Please see. If the automatic swing door repeatedly swings back due to the wind, Is abnormal wind pressure being applied to the still boundary? Please check. This document is a summary of observations and is not a substitute for an on-site inspection.

Before contacting a service provider, prepare the necessary information in advance to save yourself the hassle of multiple visits.

Please specify the exact location and purpose of the door, its type, the direction in which it opens and closes, whether the problem only occurs on windy or rainy days, and whether it is currently safe to pass through. Please also provide photos of the ground in front of the door and the entrance from a distance. If building management requires work orders, scheduled visit times, access permits, or a Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI), please check these as well. The specific scope of repairs, components, costs, restoration conditions, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations should be determined based on site inspections and building management procedures, and temporary access permits should not be misconstrued as repairs.

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