How CAME Ireland can Support Installers meet the new PSA 80:2025 legislation

The Private Security Authority (PSA), the statutory body with responsibility for licensing and regulating the private security industry in Ireland, have issued new guidance legislation on the installation and maintenance of automated gates, Powered Gate Contractors - PSA 80:2025 - Installer of Security Equipment - Access Control the Standard For The Licensing Of Powered Gates Contractors. This comes into force on October 31st 2025.

This is a detailed set of guidance that installers and owners of automated gate systems must observe. Automatic Gates fall within the scope of Access Control services as defined by the Private Security Authority (PSA). It is against the law for any person other than a PSA Licensed Access Control contractor to install maintain, service or repair automatic gates.

Jump down to the “How CAME Ireland can help Installers” section to discover how the team at CAME Ireland are able to support Installers and End Users as they navigate this new legislation.

PSA Licensed Access Control Contractors must ensure they:

• Install safely to manufacturer instructions and report concerns to suppliers
• Assess site specific hazards, reporting and recording these
• Assume legal responsibility of the installation
• Document all installations to meet EN standards
• Undertake mandatory force testing to suit gate installations
• See that all work must is carried out by competent, trained, skilled fitters
• Inspect and test all work on completion
• Supply a Maintenance File and Certificate of Compliance to the client
• Compile a Technical File and retain it unchanged for at least 10 years after installation

PSA 80 expects all installers to be technically competent and formally trained, not simply “experienced”. Only PSA Licensed Access Control Contractors should install or service automatic gates. new contractors are required to hold a PSA licence in the category “Installer of Security Equipment – Powered Gates” and undertake the required auditing. Existing Installers who hold a PSA licence in the category “Installer of Security Equipment – Powered Gates” will need to undertake PSA 80 audit at their next licence renewal date.

Owners of Automated Powered Gates should:

• Ensure gates are installed and serviced by approved engineer
• Keep and ensure the supplied maintenance file such as:
  • A Declaration of Conformity
  • A CE plate affixed to the system
  • Maintenance instructions and safe use instructions.
• Follow user instructions and planned maintenance.
• Act if informed by the installer of safety defects.
• End users cannot simply rely on installers — they have legal duties to maintain and operate the system safely.

As the equipment Manufacturer CAME ensures:

• To provide a Declaration of Incorporation, installation and maintenance instructions.
• To comply with all directives such as the Machinery Directive
• For Safety Devices:
  • they are CE-marked under the Machinery Directives
  • they conform fully with EN 12978 and relevant EU directives (Machinery, EMC, Radio Equipment).

How CAME Ireland can help Installers

As the manufacturer of equipment used in the construction of an Automated Powered Gateway, CAME undertake to meet the obligations for manufacturers in the legislation set out in PSA 80 as well as the HSA Guidelines on the Safety of Powered Gates.

As our Installer network has come to expect, CAME Ireland go beyond these obligations by providing tools and solutions for CAME Installers, including:

• CAMESAFE training, the accreditation for all installers of gate and barrier automation systems. Designed around meeting the safety laws in relation to automated entranceways. This certificate provides a real understanding of the requirements and enables individuals and companies a new level of automation safety. This detailed course empowers installers to meet the requirements of becoming a PSA licensed contractor.
  Available online, this on demand training programme provides ultimate flexibility to undertake the course whenever and wherever it is convenient. Guided by knowledgable CAME training staff CAMESAFE is an engaging learning experience with audio modules, video modules, and interactive quizzes.
• CAME User Service Manuals (USMs) supplied with all full Gate Automation Kits. These unique manuals form a detailed record of your installations in one place to be supplied to the end user upon completion. The USM contains a Declaration of Conformity, CE adhesive plates to affix to the system as well as maintenance instructions, maintenance records and safe use instructions.
  For Force testing, a multi-part record of test scores is included to evidence that testing has been undertaken and met expected levels.
  The USM provides all the standard paperwork required to achieve a successful PSA 80 audit and deliver safe, trouble free gate and barrier automation systems for your users.
• Until the end of October 2025, you can purchase an EN Approved Force Test kit for €1500net (list price €1820)
• Full telephone technical support available to CAME Installers at 01 450 7442
• Fast, easy access to CAME instruction manuals via the web, CAME SetUp App and the Spare Parts portal.
• A growing library of kit specific online course available at cametraining.com designed to up-skill engineers and installers via remote learning.