Who is required to install an automatic door operator in Florida?

Under the ADA and the Florida Building Code, any place of public accommodation, commercial facility, or state/local government building must provide accessible entrances. If a manual door creates a barrier for people with disabilities, an automatic door operator may be required to achieve ADA compliance.

What types of businesses must comply with ADA door accessibility requirements in Florida?

Any business open to the public is considered a place of public accommodation under the ADA. This includes retail stores, restaurants, hotels, medical offices, banks, gyms, theaters, schools, and more. These businesses must ensure their entrances are accessible, which often requires automatic door operators.

Are existing buildings in Florida required to install automatic door operators?

Yes. For existing buildings, the ADA requires readily achievable barrier removal. If installing an automatic door operator is technically and financially feasible, it is considered a required accommodation. New construction and renovations have stricter standards and must fully comply with ADA accessibility guidelines.

Can a business be fined for not having an accessible door in Florida?

Yes. Businesses found to be in violation of the ADA can face civil penalties up to $75,000 for a first violation and $150,000 for subsequent violations. Florida has a high volume of ADA-related litigation, making early compliance especially important.

What are the business hours of 911 Door Security?

911 Door Security is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday. Call us at (954) 414-7078.

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Medeco is the benchmark for commercial key control in South Florida, and it is the platform we recommend when losing a single key could cost a business real money. We install and service Medeco mechanical and intelligent systems across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties — retail chains, medical facilities, distribution warehouses, assisted-living communities, and multi-tenant office buildings where dozens or hundreds of keys circulate daily. We handle the full lifecycle: spec, install, key cutting under your control program, cylinder rekeying, and repair of failed hardware.

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Medeco patented keyways prevent unauthorized duplication at retail locations, giving commercial property owners documented, enforceable control over every key in circulation.

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The newest Medeco platform, with hardened stainless-steel components, UL 437 listing, and elevation-plus-rotation locking that resists picking, drilling, and key extraction.

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Bi-axial pins lock at two independent angles, delivering the highest mechanical pick resistance available in a production lock — backed by hardened, drill-resistant deadbolt and cylinder bodies.

Loss Prevention for Commercial Enterprises

Restricted key programs, documented key issuance, and master key hierarchies that let you de-authorize a lost key without rekeying an entire facility — a direct reduction in shrinkage and liability exposure.

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Real examples of the hardware we install, service, and compliance-check for homeowners, property managers, and commercial facilities across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties.

Medeco commercial key control cabinet with restricted high-security keys on numbered hooks at a South Florida facility — Documented key control for commercial facilities
Restricted keyways and documented issuance let a lost key be de-authorized without rekeying an entire building.

Medeco high-security mortise cylinder with a drill-resistant face insert installed in a commercial door in Palm Beach County — Bi-axial pins and a hardened face insert
Bi-axial pins lock at two independent angles, delivering the highest mechanical pick resistance available in a production lock.

Technician servicing the Medeco cylinder and exit device on a commercial storefront door in Miami-Dade County — Full lifecycle service: spec, install, key cutting, repair
We handle the complete Medeco lifecycle — specification, installation, key cutting under your control program, rekeying and repair of failed hardware.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Medeco Intelligent & Mechanical Security

Common questions about response times, compatibility, and code compliance in South Florida.

How fast can you repair a Medeco lock in South Florida?

We dispatch same-day emergency service for Medeco hardware failures across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties — commercial lockouts, jammed cylinders, and broken deadbolts. Our technicians carry Medeco components and can cut keys on site under your authorized key control program. Call (954) 414-7078 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, for same-day dispatch.

Can Medeco cylinders be installed in my existing commercial doors?

Yes. Medeco cylinders are available in standard rim, mortise, key-in-knob, and profile formats that retrofit directly into most existing commercial lock bodies and door preparations, including storefront aluminum and hollow-metal doors. We verify door thickness, cam type, and backset before ordering so your first visit is the only visit.

Do Medeco installations comply with Florida fire and ADA egress codes?

Yes. High-security cylinders do not compromise life safety — egress doors still release in a single motion and within ADA opening-force limits. We verify free egress, correct latch throw, closer force, and panic hardware operation on every commercial installation, keeping your property compliant with Florida fire code and the Florida Building Code while maintaining the security rating you paid for.

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