Defective components may create safety hazards as well as functional deficiencies to the garage door assembly. The following facts demonstrate the dangers posed by garage doors:
Inspectors should not attempt to fix any garage door defects they may encounter. They should call out defects in their reports and recommend that the door be examined by a trained garage door technician. The following components should be present during inspections and devoid of defects:
2. easily distinguishable from rest of the garage opener system; and 3. no more than 6 feet above the standing surface.
2. cracking and dents. Aluminum doors are especially vulnerable to denting; and 3. separation of materials.
2. a general warning label, attached to the back of the door panel; 3. a warning label attached to the wall in the vicinity of the wall control button, and; 4. a tension warning label, attached to garage door’s bottom bracket.
Note: Inspectors should not operate the door until they have inspected the track mounts and bracing. Doors have been known to fall on people and cars when they were operated with tracks that were not securely attached and supported.
In addition, the button must: 1. be mounted in clear view of the garage door; and 2. be mounted away from moving parts. Important note: InterNACHI inspectors should always make sure to disable the manual lock on the garage door before activating the switch.
Methods for testing the automatic reverse system: 1. This safety feature can be tested by grasping the base of the garage door as it closes and applying upward resistance. Inspectors should use caution while performing this test because they may accidentally damage its components if the door does not reverse course. 2. Some sources recommend placing a 2x4 piece of wood on the ground beneath the door, although there have been instances where this testing method has damaged the door or door opener components. 3. supplemental automatic reverse system. Garage doors manufactured in the U.S. after 1992 must be equipped with photoelectric sensors or a door edge sensor.
Safety Advice for Clients:
In summary, garage doors and their openers can be hazardous if certain components are missing or defective. Inspectors should understand these dangers and be prepared to offer useful safety tips to their clients.
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4/8/2023 12:18:06 am
The door until they have inspected the track mounts and bracing. Doors have been known to fall on people and cars when they were operated with tracks that were not securely attached and supported. I’m so thankful for your helpful post!
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12/7/2023 09:54:34 am
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10/31/2024 12:44:39 pm
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10/31/2024 12:45:18 pm
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