Controlled Staff Car Park Access

The project was commissioned following ongoing problems with unauthorised use of the school’s car park and damage to the existing manual entrance gates.

With approximately 30 parking spaces available, Rainford CE Primary School required a solution that would allow staff to conveniently access the car park while maintaining control over other vehicle movements.

Mere UK adapted the existing swing gates to create a powered sliding gate entrance, reducing the need to replace usable elements of the existing installation.

FAAC 741 Sliding Gate Automation

The entrance was automated using a FAAC 741 sliding gate operator, providing powered operation of the newly configured sliding gate.

The FAAC system enabled the school to replace manual operation with a controlled automatic entrance suited to the day-to-day requirements of the staff car park.

FAAC Remote Access for Staff

Authorised staff were provided with FAAC handheld remote transmitters to operate the automatic gate.

Thirty transmitters were issued, allowing members of staff to conveniently enter the car park while restricting normal vehicle access to authorised users.

Aiphone Visitor Intercom

Visitors and deliveries required a separate method of gaining access without being issued with a gate transmitter.

Mere UK therefore installed an Aiphone intercom system between the automatic gate and the school’s main reception.

Visitors could request entry at the gate, allowing reception staff to manage access to the school car park.

Automatic Vehicle Exit

Vehicle exit from the secure area was controlled using an induction loop.

The loop detects vehicles approaching the gate from inside the school grounds and enables vehicles to exit without requiring staff to operate their handheld transmitter.

Scope of Works

The project included:

• Removal of the existing manual swing gates
• Adaptation of the existing gates to form a sliding entrance gate
• Installation of a FAAC 741 sliding gate operator
• Provision of 30 FAAC remote handheld transmitters
• Installation of an Aiphone intercom system
• Intercom connection to the school’s main reception
• Installation/configuration of vehicle exit loop operation
• Testing and commissioning of the automatic gate system

The completed installation provided Rainford CE Primary School with a more controlled method of managing its staff car park while maintaining convenient access for authorised staff, visitors and deliveries.