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#1 Posted : 03 October 2007 13:24:00(UTC)
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Posted By Scott d
Hi All,

I am looking at the requirements for the safety of sectional doors following an incident at a neighbouring factory, where the cable pin fell off and the door fell from a significant height.

I have been advised that they should be inspected and maintained every 4 months, however; I feel that 6 months would be sufficient. I am also keen on having a safety device fitted to the doors and I thought that this would be compulsory.

Can anyone advise me on the requirements; to save me from waiting for and trawling through the British Standard?

Much Appreciated
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#2 Posted : 04 October 2007 09:13:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ken O'Donoghue
Hi Scott,

We had a similar incident here with a roller door. We were referred to EN13241-1 which apparantly covers service interval on doors. A fall arrest is being purposed for each of our doors. Go to http://www.edsf.com/guidelines/guidlines2005.pdf
for guidelines on the standard and section A1 page 4 where it clearly shows what you are after. Hope this helps. May have to purchase this standard though.

Regards Ken O'D
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#3 Posted : 04 October 2007 09:28:00(UTC)
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Posted By Scott d
Thanks Ken,

This is just the information I am looking for; you have saved me some much needed time.

Thanks Again,

Scott
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