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The installation of automatic door controls can assist elderly and disabled people with access into and out of their homes.This Good Building Guide describes available controls and how they work. It advises specifiers, manufacturers and installers on the best use of controls for disabled people and elderly users, and details technical issues concerning the installation of the various components of the system. Involvement of the user in the specification process is essential. Questions that are commonly asked and potential problem areas are also discussed.