Schools and day-care centres

Accessible fences and gates for schools and day-care centres

A fence keeps children safe. It stops them from straying into traffic and defines a supervised playground. At the same time, the gate must be accessible and easy to use.

Why Pur-ait

Children first

Safety planning for schools, with fencing solutions that support educational and safety goals

Accessibility built in for wheelchairs, pushchairs and children with reduced mobility

References from schools and day-care centres

Products

Suitable products

Welded Mesh Panel Fence Eco W

Swing Gate

Pedestrian Gate

Key considerations

Typical requirements

A school playground fence is in use every day. Gate automation must be simple and reliable, and pedestrian gates must be easy to pass through, even with a pushchair.

A supervised entrance is a requirement for more and more schools. A door entry system identifies visitors and integrates with the school’s access control.

Municipal school building projects are public procurements. We supply CE markings and the necessary documentation.

Frequently asked questions

Schools and day-care centres

How is the height of a school or day-care centre fence chosen?

The height is dimensioned so that small children cannot get over or under the fence. The Eemeli vertical bar fence suits day-care centres because it has no horizontal surfaces that could serve as climbing steps, and the narrow bar spacing prevents small children from pushing their heads between the bars. Eemeli is available in heights of 1200–2400 mm.

Can a pedestrian gate be opened from a wheelchair or with a pushchair?

Yes. Pedestrian gates are built without a threshold and wide enough (at least 900 mm). The opening force and return spring tension are set low, so that even a small child can open the gate. The Carousel full-height turnstile suits sites where bicycles and trolleys must be prevented from passing through.

How is a school playground divided safely between age groups?

Pur-ait plans the playground as a whole so that the area for young children is separated from the areas for older pupils and for drop-off and service traffic. Clearly placed pedestrian gates and swing gates guide the traffic, and visibility through the fence is maintained for supervision.

How is access for service and emergency vehicles ensured?

A swing gate or sliding gate is dimensioned to the width required by an emergency vehicle and, where necessary, fitted with a fire and rescue service key or code. Everyday locking is kept child-safe, but in an emergency the gate opens quickly.

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