Although when considering Automated Gates your first consideration is likely to be the level of security, or even how they look, Electric Gates are considered a machine and are governed by the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and a number of BS EN Legislations.

In 2006, the first in a number of high profile incidents associated with powered gates occurred, resulting in the death of a child. In 2010, two children were killed in the same week in seperate automated gate related incidents, and since then there has been a huge change within the industry, and gate safety has been pushed to the forefront. In 2014, two companies associated with one of the 2010 incidents were convicted of breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act. The prosecuted companies were not the original installers, but the firms who had been involved with the repair and maintenance of the gates.

In 2013, the DHF Powered Gate Group issued its guide to Gate Safety, Legislation and Standards, which Frontline Automation have since produced into a handy guide for our customers and the general public. A copy of this guide can be obtained by calling 01444 248292 or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The HSE website has further information on the accidents which led to the legislation overhaul and also a handy FAQ section regarding Powered Gates.

Frontline Automation are proud to be members of the DHF Powered Gate Group and have undergone training to ensure we can offer all of our customers, residential or industrial, secure and safe gates. We are gate safe installers, and you can be assured that you're getting a professional service from start to finish.

We, as a responsible company, will not work on gates that we deem to be unsafe. If we attend your property and discover that your automated  gates are not compliant with current safety standards, we will make recommendations and provide a quotation for a safety upgrade - We will be  unable to work on the system until safety upgrades had been completed.

The understanding of legislation and safety standards is constantly evolving, and as new risks are identified and previously unrealised issues are highlighted, we as an industry have a duty of care to pass on any new information to our customers.