Unmonitored photo eyes
Sensors that are present but not monitored by the operator — so a failed sensor goes unnoticed while the gate keeps running.
Gate Safety & Compliance
Gate Safety Inspections & UL 325 Upgrades in Atlanta, GA
An automatic gate can weigh over a thousand pounds and moves whether or not someone is standing in its path. We inspect Atlanta gate systems against UL 325 safety guidance and upgrade the protection that's missing.
The Standard
What UL 325 means for your gate
UL 325 is the safety standard covering automated gate operators. It defines how a powered gate must protect people from entrapment — including monitored external devices like photo eyes and edge sensors that force the gate to stop or reverse when something is in the way.
Plenty of gates in Metro Atlanta were installed before today's requirements, or have safety devices that were disconnected, painted over, or knocked out of alignment years ago. They still open and close every day — right up until someone or something is in the wrong place.
- Monitored photo eyes that stop the gate when the beam is broken
- Edge sensors that reverse the gate on contact
- Entrapment zones identified and protected
What We Look For
The issues a safety inspection uncovers
Missing edge sensors
Gates with pinch and crush points that have no contact sensor to reverse them when they meet an obstruction.
Unprotected entrapment zones
Gaps and travel paths where a person could be caught between the gate and a post, wall, or fixed object.
Aging operators
Older equipment that predates current entrapment-protection requirements and can't monitor modern safety devices.
Pedestrians in the gate path
Vehicular gates being used as walk-through entrances — one of the most common and most dangerous habits we see.
Damaged or bypassed devices
Safety hardware that's broken, disconnected, or wired around — leaving the gate running with no protection at all.
How an Inspection Works
Inspect, report, upgrade
Inspect the System
We evaluate your gate, operator, and safety devices on site, checking how the system actually behaves against UL 325 guidance.
Report What We Find
You get a clear picture of what's protecting your gate today, what's missing, and which gaps matter most — in plain language, not jargon.
Upgrade & Retest
We install monitored photo eyes, edge sensors, and other protection where it's needed, then test the full system with you watching.
A note on compliance: we inspect and upgrade gate systems against UL 325 safety guidance, but requirements can vary by jurisdiction and property type. An inspection tells you where your system stands — it isn't a legal certification, and no contractor can guarantee code compliance on your behalf.
Safety gaps are liability gaps
For HOAs, Multi-family communities, and businesses, a gate injury is more than a tragedy — it's an incident on a property you're responsible for. Knowing the state of your safety devices, and documenting that they're tested and working, is one of the simplest risk decisions a board or owner can make.
Service Area
Gate safety service across Metro Atlanta
Based in North Atlanta and serving homes, businesses, and communities throughout the metro area.
When did your gate last have a safety check?
Safety inspections and entrapment-protection upgrades across Metro Atlanta.