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How safe is your old garage door?
All types of garage door that may have seen better days probably don't conform to the new European Product Standard EN 13241-1 which came into effect on 1st May 2005. Outdated garage doors generally feature technology that often holds hidden safety hazards.
These dangers can include getting fingers caught in the externally guided cables which open and close the door or trapped in the gaps between the individual door sections of sectional doors. These type of hazards pose a particular risk to children as they can lead to lasting injuries as a result of getting trapped, crushed or cut.
The aim of the new Product Standard EN 13241-1 is to increase protection against such injuries. It stipulates that garage doors must offer finger-trap protection, side trap guards and an anti-fall safeguard. A further requirement is a cut-out mechanism that stops the automatic door on encountering an obstruction.
To meet these safety regulations, all garage doors and operators supplied by The Garage Door Co comply to the new European Product Standards BS EN 13241-1, BS EN 12604, BS EN 12453, BS EN 60335-2-95 & BS EN 13241.
 Finger-trap protection helps prevent injuries.
DMSA (Door and Shutter Manufacturers’ Association) - Good Practice Guide
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Use the Safety Checklists below to find out whether your old garage door complies:
Safety check list for up-and-over garage doors
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Safety check list for sectional garage doors
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