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A more useful
starting brief.

Understand the component roles, collect the right building information and give your project team a shared starting point.

Door planning papers, material samples and a burgundy notebook on a desk
Make room for the decisions behind the hardware. Concept imagery.

What each component does

ComponentRole in the project
Activation deviceRequests door operation following a deliberate input, such as a wave.
Automatic operatorPhysically moves the door. Must suit the opening and application.
Lock & controllerCoordinate access or privacy behaviour according to the specified design.
Occupancy indicationCommunicates the state determined by the selected washroom controls.
Safety sensingAddresses door movement hazards as part of the assessed safety arrangement.
Assistance signalRequests help at a defined destination, with a facility response procedure.

Before the site assessment

  • Identify the door and what it serves: entrance, internal route or washroom.
  • Record the door type, number of leaves and existing operator model.
  • Describe the problem or improvement you want in ordinary language.
  • List access-control, privacy and assistance functions that need coordination.
  • Identify building approvals, site contacts, work hours and target dates.
  • Keep access codes, patient information and confidential plans out of the initial enquiry.

Ask for a documented scope

Look for equipment, interfaces, responsibilities, installation arrangements and verification requirements. Clarify what work belongs to electrical, security or other trades, and which assumptions still depend on a site review.

For washrooms, distinguish component selection from the room layout and the required operating sequence. A diagram that explains roles cannot establish compliance for a building.

Primary references · reviewed 11 September 2026

Go to the source

BEA MS41: touchless activation ↗

Manufacturer reference for a touchless actuator with adjustable settings. Device specifications apply to that model, not every sensor.

Camden CX-WC: washroom control components ↗

Manufacturer reference showing coordinated restroom controls, activation, locking and indication. Use the documentation for the selected kit.

BEA: swing-door safety sensing ↗

Manufacturer reference distinguishing door safety sensing from wall-mounted activation.

NRC: provincial and territorial authorities ↗

Official starting point for the authorities responsible for building requirements in each jurisdiction.

References are provided for project education. Manufacturer names do not imply a supplier relationship, authorization or endorsement of WaveToOpen. Confirm the applicable edition and requirements with the responsible authority and project professionals.

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