(1) NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2014 edition, effective August 21, 2013, into § 1211.2(c). Door movement resulting from activation of a user door control is not prohibited. 02/26/2021, 147 developer tools pages. (2) Samples of the external entrapment protection device are to be subjected to the Resistance to Impact Test described in UL 746C (incorporated by reference, see § 1211.40). This information is not part of the official Federal Register document. Document Drafting Handbook Be sure to leave feedback using the 'Feedback' button on the bottom right of each page! The authority citation for part 1211 continues to read as follows: Authority: L. 101-608, 104 Stat. This site displays a prototype of a “Web 2.0” version of the daily Any accessories having an effect on the intended operation of entrapment protection functions that are intended for use with the operator, are to be attached and the test is to be repeated for one additional cycle. 16 CFR 1021.5(c)(1). Five of these are either large firms or subsidiaries of large foreign or domestic companies. The solid object is to be located at points at the center, and within 1 foot of each end of the door. The system shall measure or monitor the position of the door at increments not greater than 1 inch (25.4 mm). (ii) The door operator is not required to return the door to, and stop the door at, the full upmost position when the operator senses a second obstruction during the upward travel. better and aid in comparing the online edition to the print edition. Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to: www.regulations.gov, and insert the docket number CPSC-2015-0025, into the “Search” box, and follow the prompts. Garage Door Opener Installation Cost. documents in the last year, 1493 (See 80 FR at 53039). This system allows them to detect obstructions like your car or a kid on a bike. Staff researched the potential effects of the direct final rule on small entities, including small manufacturers, importers, and private labelers. The sensors are normally about 4 inches above the ground. Die Zeitzonen basieren auf 15° breiten, die Erdoberfläche zwischen ihren Polen bedeckenden … A vertically moving residential garage door operator system shall be supplied with inherent primary entrapment protection that complies with the requirements as specified in paragraph (b) of this section. For operator systems equipped with an unattended operation feature, the following statement shall be included: “This operator system is equipped with an unattended operation feature. These tools are designed to help you understand the official document regulatory information on FederalRegister.gov with the objective of The rule is effective on May 9, 2016. This table of contents is a navigational tool, processed from the Weak or broken springs may allow the door to fall rapidly, causing injury or death. An obstructing object is to be used so that the door is not capable of activating a position limiting device. (d) Sensitivity test. In addition, UL clarified wording throughout the standard, such as replacing “downward movement” with “closing movement,” and adding “vertically” or “horizontally” moving, where appropriate. legal research should verify their results against an official edition of If you are using public inspection listings for legal research, you Software used in an inherent entrapment protection device shall comply with UL 1998 (incorporated by reference, see § 1211.40). (b) For horizontal sliding garage door operators, a secondary entrapment protection device supplied with, or as an accessory to, an operator shall consist of: (1) An external photoelectric sensor that, when activated, results in an operator that is closing or opening a door to reverse direction of the door for a minimum of 2 inches (50.8 mm); or. documents in the last year, by the International Trade Commission (See 80 FR 53036, 53039). More information and documentation can be found in our (ii) The part shall operate as intended, per paragraph (e)(4) of this section, or, if dislodged after the test, is capable of being restored to its original condition. Response: The commenter misunderstands the mandatory safety standard for automatic residential GDOs. The rule includes these requirements in the sections indicated. (2) For a vertically moving door, a sample of the edge sensor is to be installed in the intended manner on a representative door edge. Do not submit confidential business information, trade secret information, or other sensitive or protected information that you do not want to be available to the public. documents in the last year, by the Executive Office of the President by the Education Department 5. (3) For horizontally sliding doors, sample of the edge sensor is to be installed in the intended manner on a representative door edge. Three samples are to be tested, each sample being subjected to three impacts at different points. For an operator that is not intended for use on either or both types of doors, a one-piece door with track hardware or a one-piece door with pivot hardware shall be used for the tests. Add figures 1 through 10 to subpart A and the table to subpart A to the end of subpart A to part 1211 to read as follows: 21. Register (ACFR) issues a regulation granting it official legal status. The 2011 version of the ANSI/DASMA standard is available on DASMA's Web site. (d) UL, formerly Underwriters Laboratories, International, 151 Eastern Avenue, Bensenville, IL 60106, Telephone: 1-888-853-3503, http://ulstandards.ul.com/​. documents in the last year, 310 (9) To determine compliance with paragraph (b)(7) or (8) of this section, an operator is to be subjected to 10 open-and-close cycles of operation while connected to the door or doors specified in paragraphs (b)(4) and (6) of this section. . on 10. (6) The door shall not move outward from the exterior wall surface during the opening or closing cycle. documents in the last year. Chamberlain / LiftMaster / Craftsman Garage Door Opener Replacement Safety Sensors G801CB-P Whenever there is an obstruction, the garage door will automatically reverse before causing damage. UL added requirements for alternate sources of light for the photoelectric sensor ambient light test. 7. (iii) The equivalent requirements of paragraphs (a)(6)(i) or (ii) of this section. The OFR noted that to achieve this balance, the incorporation by reference rule requires that agencies discuss how incorporated materials were made publicly available to the parties, where those materials are located, and provide a summary of those materials in the preambles of rulemaking documents. The authority citation for part 1211 continues to read as follows: Authority: More information and documentation can be found in our UL added a new test method for GDOs that use an array of “vertical” photoelectric sensors as a non-contact external entrapment protection device. [FR Doc. Should the Commission receive a significant adverse comment, the Commission would withdraw this direct final rule. (1) A residential garage door operator or system may permit unattended operation to close a garage door, provided the operator system complies with the additional requirements of paragraphs (b) through (e) of this section.Start Printed Page 20235. (10) During the closing cycle referred to in paragraph (c)(9) of this section, the system providing compliance with paragraphs (c)(1) and (7) of this section or paragraphs (c)(1) and (8) of this section shall function regardless of a short- or open-circuit anywhere in any low-voltage external wiring, any external entrapment devices, or any other external component. 8. These can be useful documents in the last year, by the Agricultural Marketing Service [Redesignated as §§ 1211.16 through 1211.19]. 1503 & 1507. provide an obstruction signal to the door). When tested on the floor, the object shall be 1 inch (25.4 mm) high. (1) A residential garage door operator shall be provided with an instruction manual. publication in the future. In the test installation, the bottom edge of the door under the driving force of the operator is to be against the floor when the door is fully closed. 10. (4) The test cylinder referred to in paragraph (b)(7) of this section shall be a 17/8 in (47.6 mm) diameter cylinder placed under the door so that the axis is perpendicular to the plane of the door. (2) The door operator is not required to return the door to, and stop the door at, the fully open position when an inherent entrapment circuit senses an obstruction during the opening travel. (2) To determine compliance with paragraph (b)(1) of this section, an external entrapment protection device is to be connected to a door operator or other source of power in the intended manner, after which all connections to low voltage terminals or leads are to be reversed as pairs, reversed individually, or connected to any low voltage lead or adjacent terminal. publication in the future. The Genie Safe-T-Beam system is designed to ensure maximum safety for your garage door opener operation. In addition, UL added requirements for unattended operation of GDOs and for wireless control and communications. on FederalRegister.gov edition of the Federal Register. Supplement SA of UL 325 provides an alternate test method for assessing the reliability of GDO electronic or solid-state circuits, including entrapment protection circuits, which perform back-up, limiting, or other functions intended to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. (iii) The door operator is not required to open the door a minimum 2 inches (50.8 mm) when a control is actuated to stop the door during movement towards the open position—but the door can not be moved towards the closed position until the operator reverses the door a minimum of 2 inches (50.8 mm). The incorporation by reference of the publications listed in this rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of September 11, 2018. (5) Entrapment protection. the material on FederalRegister.gov is accurately displayed, consistent with Register, and does not replace the official print version or the official In addition, the rule requires that the operator shall be provided with a means for connection of an external entrapment-sensing device. (ii) 15 lbf (67 N) or less from 0.75 seconds after 15 lbf (67 N) is exceeded from initial impact until the door reverses. on (i) For vertically moving residential garage door operators intended to be used with an external edge sensor, with reference to 32.3.1(b), a 15/8 in by 31/2 in (41.3 mm by 88.9 mm) solid rectangular object not less than 6 in (152 mm) long is to be fixed in an immobile position at the fully closed position with the longitudinal axis perpendicular to the edge of the door. 203 of Pub. GDOs that Open Horizontally. The cycles are not required to be consecutive. (7) The moving parts of the door or door system (mounting hardware, track assembly, and components that make up the door) shall be guarded. documents in the last year, by the Rural Utilities Service (b) In addition to the inherent primary entrapment protection as required by paragraph (a) of this section, a vertically moving residential garage door operator shall comply with one of the following: (i) Require constant pressure on a control intended to be installed and activated within line of sight of the door to lower the door; (ii) Reverse direction and open the door to the upmost position when constant pressure on a control is removed prior to operator reaching its lower limit, and. on 3110; Economic Sanctions & Foreign Assets Control, Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska, Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee, Revocation of Certain Presidential Actions, PART 1211—SAFETY STANDARDS FOR AUTOMATIC RESIDENTIAL GARAGE DOOR OPERATORS, Figure 6 to Subpart A of Part 1211 [Removed], https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2018-14909, MODS: Government Publishing Office metadata, “WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to persons—Only enable [+] feature when installed with sectional door.”, where + is the unattended operation closing function, or “WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to persons—Do not use this device with one-piece doors or swinging doors.”. (5) For an operator that is to be adjusted (limit and force) according to instructions supplied with the operator, the operator is to be tested for 10 additional obstruction cycles using the solid object described in paragraph (c)(3) of this section at the maximum setting or at the setting that represents the most severe operating condition. Depending on the comments and other circumstances, the Commission may then incorporate the adverse comment into a subsequent direct final rule or publish a notice of proposed rulemaking, providing an opportunity for public comment. Install Entrapment Warning Label next to the control button in a prominent location. Similarly, starting from normal weight plus 15.0 pounds, the tests described in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section are to be repeated by subtracting weight in 5.0 pound increments until a total of 15.0 pounds has been subtracted from the door. Amend § 1211.4 by revising paragraph (c) to read as follows: (c) An electronic or solid-state circuit that performs a back-up, limiting, or other function intended to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, including entrapment protection circuits, shall comply with the requirements in UL 991 (incorporated by reference, see § 1211.40), including environmental and stress tests appropriate to the intended usage of the end-product. This repetition of headings to form internal navigation links (3) The device is to be installed and tested at minimum and maximum heights and widths representative of recommended ranges specified in the installation instructions. Register, and does not replace the official print version or the official (1) With the door(s) at the test point(s) determined by the tests described in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section to be most severe with respect to both reversal time and force, the door system shall function as intended after 50 cycles of operation. The commenter notes that the UL link in the NPR for the proposed incorporation by reference for the voluntary standard ANSI/DASMA 102-2004 is inoperative. (6) For an operator that is intended to be used with more than one type of door, one sample of the operator is to be tested on a sectional door with a curved track and one sample is to be tested on a one-piece door with jamb hardware and no track. 11. (2) The tests described in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section shall be repeated upon completion of cycling test. The first and last items specified in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall be first and last respectively. Before you install a gas heater to your garage, I strongly recommend making sure that you have the best insulation possible, in both your ceiling and walls. The UL standard listed above is copyrighted. Inherent force activated secondary door sensors. documents in the last year, 761 The probe described in Figure 7 to subpart A is to be applied with a 20 pound-force (89N) to any point on the sensor that is 3 inches (76 mm) or less above the floor is to be applied in the direction specified in the Edge Sensor Normal Operation Test, Figure 6 to subpart A. See Figure 3 to subpart A. Public Law 101-608, section 203(f). that agencies use to create their documents. Amend § 1211.12 by revising paragraphs (a)(1), (c)(1) and (2), and (d) to read as follows: (1) When installed on a representative residential door edge, an edge sensor shall actuate upon the application of a 15 pounds (66.7 N) or less force in the direction of the application. Secondary entrapment protection requirements. headings within the legal text of Federal Register documents. In the past I have had someone knock on my door at like 10:30 at night, scared the crap out of me. The February 24, 2016 revisions were made by UL to improve the clarity of the standard and describe test conditions better. Under these regulations, agencies must discuss, in the preamble to a final rule, ways that the materials the agency incorporates by reference are reasonably available to interested persons and how interested parties can obtain the materials. documents in the last year, 21 Do keep the car door locked and any remote garage door openers out of sight. Unattended Operation of GDOs. Four in-door speakers and two dash-mounted tweeters deliver crisp, dynamic audio. (1) After being subjected to the tests described in paragraph (d)(2) or (3) of this section, an elastomeric material that is a functional part of an edge sensor shall: (i) Not be damaged in a manner that would adversely affect the intended operation of the edge sensor, and. SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (“Commission” or “CPSC”) is issuing a final rule amending the regulations for the Safety Standard for Automatic Residential Garage Door Operators to reflect changes made by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (“UL”), in … DASMA gave no indication on its Web site when the NPR was published that the standard was being updated with a newer version. The operator system shall require a renewed, intended input, via user door control (e.g., wall control wireless remote, keypad) other than the unattended activation device, prior to re-enabling unattended operation. Install the Emergency Release Marking. Additionally, installation instructions, accompanying specifications sheet, or packaging of the accessory shall identify the appliance or appliances with which it is intended to be used by specifying the manufacturer's name and catalog or model number or by any other positive means to serve the identification purpose. The current test method specifies a specific DXC-RFL-2 flood lamp, which is becoming difficult to obtain in the marketplace. 4. The documents posted on this site are XML renditions of published Federal documents in the last year, 37 The final rule includes these requirements (new § 1211.14). All comments received may be posted without change, including any personal identifiers, contact information, or other personal information provided, to: www.regulations.gov. 04/06/2016 at 8:45 am. A drafty, badly insulated garage is simply going to let all the heat escape and this is going to drive up your running costs astronomically. 203 of Pub. The mandatory rule (16 CFR part 1211) primarily requires that all residential GDOs sold in the United States have an inherent reversing mechanism capable of reversing the motion of a moving garage door within 2 seconds, to reduce the risk of entrapment. For an operator that is not intended for use on either or both of these types of doors, a one-piece door with track hardware or a one-piece door with pivot hardware shall be used for the tests. Therefore, the effective date for the rule is May 9, 2016. (ii) An edge sensor shall comply with the Normal Operation test, per § 1211.12(a). The OFR noted in the preamble to the final rule regarding incorporation by reference and the cost of standards: “while these materials may not be as easily accessible as the commenter would like, . Amend § 1211.40 by redesignating paragraphs (d)(1) through (3) as (d)(2) through (4) and adding new paragraph (d)(1) to read as follows: (1) UL 325, Standard for Safety: Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems, SUPPLEMENT SA—(Normative)—UL 60335-1/CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. The entrapment protection system shall measure or monitor the position of the door at increments not greater than 1 inch (25.4 mm). UL added requirements for unattended operation of GDOs, which is permitted if additional safety features are provided. Information about this document as published in the Federal Register. Add a new subpart D titled Incorporation by Reference, with a new § 1211.40 that centralizes the IBR paragraphs from the NPR in one location. (iv) Any other external or internal device that provides entrapment protection equivalent to paragraph (a)(1)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this section. (i) The control accessory alone or in combination with the operator system shall provide an audible and visual alarm signal. Exception: A control or electronic circuit that complies with Supplement SA of UL 325-2017 (incorporated by reference, see § 1211.40) is considered to fulfill this requirement. Instead, the requirement specifies the minimum required wattage (500W) and maximum color temperature (3600K) of the light, to allow for available light sources without affecting the test results. Removing “and” from the end of paragraph (b)(2); c. Removing the period from the end of paragraph (b)(3) and adding “; and” in its place; and. (c) Splash test. 8. UL added requirements for certain types of GDOs that were not previously covered by the GDO standard. This replacement garage door safety sensor kit uses an invisible infrared beam across the opening of the door, the system detects any object passing through the LED beam of light and automatically reverses the closing garage door. has no substantive legal effect. This rule falls within the categorical exclusion, so no environmental assessment or environmental impact statement is required. After adjusting either the force or the limit of travel, retest the door opener. 3. 2063 and 2065. wall control, wireless remote, keypad) shall prevent the pending unattended door movement. )(§§ 1211.4(c), 1211.5(c) and 1211.40(d)(2)); UL 1998 (These requirements apply to non-networked embedded microprocessor software whose failure is capable of resulting in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. A Permit issued by the Radiation Safety Division allows use of a nuclear gauge at temporary job sites without any additional or special approval from the Radiation Safety Division; and, a nuclear gauge may be kept at a temporary field site for up … 3110; Economic Sanctions & Foreign Assets Control, Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska, Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee, Revocation of Certain Presidential Actions, PART 1211—SAFETY STANDARDS FOR AUTOMATIC RESIDENTIAL GARAGE DOOR OPERATORS, https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2016-07552, MODS: Government Publishing Office metadata, http://www.dasma.com/​PDF/​Publications/​Standards/​ANSIDASMA102_​2011.pdf, http://www.archives.gov/​federal_​register/​code_​of_​federal_​regulations/​ibr_​locations.html, http://www.dasma.com/​dasma-pages/​D-AS-standards.asp. The gripping surface (handle) shall be colored red and shall be distinguishable from the rest of the operator. Pursuant to section 605(b) of the RFA, because the existing level of conformance is virtually 100 percent, and no new compliance costs or other burdens would be associated with the direct final rule, the Commission certifies that this rule will not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. the current document as it appeared on Public Inspection on The NPR did not propose incorporating by reference any part of UL 325, nor has any previous rulemaking under 16 CFR part 1211 incorporated by reference any part of UL 325. For an accessory requiring installation and set-up in order to enable unattended operation, the installation and set-up may be considered satisfying this requirement. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (“Commission” or “CPSC”) is issuing a final rule amending the regulations for the Safety Standard for Automatic Residential Garage Door Operators to reflect changes made by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (“UL”), in the entrapment protection provisions in UL's standard UL 325, Sixth Edition, “Standard for Safety for Door, Drapery, Gate, Louver, and Window Operators and Systems.”. General requirements for protection against risk of injury. (f) Exception No 3: The input in amperes or watts may be shown as part of the motor nameplate, if the appliance employs a single motor, the nameplate is readily visible after the appliance has been installed. See Figure 4 to subpart A. For an operator having a force adjustment on the operator, the force is to be adjusted to the maximum setting or at the setting that represents the most severe operating condition. Document page views are updated periodically throughout the day and are cumulative counts for this document. Therefore, purchase of, or access, to any version UL 325 is not necessary to determine the legal requirements for automatic residential GDOs; all of the requirements for GDOs are stated in 16 CFR part 1211, which is publicly available in the Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”). (5) Residential garage door operators. offers a preview of documents scheduled to appear in the next day's 2. (3) After drying the external surface of the device: (i) A photoelectric sensor shall comply with the Normal Operation Tests per § 1211.11(a) through (c); and. UL also revised dimensional tolerances on test fixtures so that the fixtures can be manufactured using generally available machine tools. documents in the last year, 1454 If these can’t “see” each other when the door is almost shut, it will send a signal to the garage door motor to open back up.