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If you live in a community that has community garage doors or you want to install one, it is crucial to stay informed about the current regulations that govern them, in order to ensure their proper operation and safety. Throughout this article, we will delve into the relevance of keeping up to date with these regulations and examine how they may differ depending on the locality or autonomous community.
What are the regulations regarding community garage doors?
Knowing the regulations in force regarding community garage doors helps to ensure the safety and proper functioning of these accesses. In addition, these regulations establish specific safety requirements, such as obstacle detection systems, automatic opening and closing systems.
The maintenance and periodic revision of community garage doors are also key aspects that regulate these regulations, with the aim of avoiding possible breakdowns or dangerous situations.
These regulations also take into account other aspects such as accessibility for people with reduced mobility, establishing specific requirements to guarantee their easy access to community garages.
Another aspect to mention is that the regulations related to community garage doors may vary depending on the locality or community in which they are located. This variability in regulations may be due to various factors, such as climatic conditions, the size of the community or even the locality’s own preferences.
In this sense, having a company specialized in automatic doors can be of great help. This type of business is responsible for installing and maintaining community garage doors in accordance with the regulations in force in each locality. You won’t have to worry about anything.
It is also necessary to have the corresponding documentation that accredits compliance with current regulations, which facilitates traceability and the follow-up of possible incidents. This documentation shall be provided by the installation company or the company that performs the maintenance.
Regulations for automatic doors: the Technical Building Code (CTE) and the UNE-EN 13241-1 standard
Community garage doors in Spain must comply with the requirements established in the Technical Building Code (CTE) and specific UNE standards, including UNE-EN 13241-1, UNE 12635, and UNE 85635, with UNE-EN 13241-1 being specific to industrial, commercial, garage doors, and gates.
The CTE provides the regulatory framework that defines quality and safety requirements for constructions in Spain, including aspects such as mechanical resistance, fire safety, accessibility, acoustic and thermal insulation, and energy efficiency. In this way, it also sets the technical conditions and minimum requirements that community garage doors must meet.
Additionally, the UNE-EN 13241-1 standard specifies safety and performance requirements for industrial, commercial, garage doors, and gates, applying directly to community garage doors in aspects such as:
- Safety requirements: outlines measures for the prevention of accidents and injuries, including devices such as obstacle detection systems and closing force limitations, as well as safety features like photocells or sensitive edges.
- Mechanical and resistance performance: sets criteria to ensure the durability of doors under normal usage conditions and against environmental factors.
- Durability and reliability: sets expectations regarding the lifespan of the door’s components.
- CE marking: certification indicating that garage doors have been assessed and comply with safety, health, and environmental protection standards.
The UNE 12635 standard refers to “installation, maintenance, and use” and references the CTE, while the UNE 85635 standard serves as a complement to UNE 12635, setting specific requirements for the installation, use, and maintenance of doors, including those already installed, to ensure proper functioning and safety
Possible penalties for non-compliance
Failure to comply with current regulations regarding community garage doors can have serious consequences for owners and residents. Infringements that can be committed in this area could be not having the CE certificate for the door, not carrying out the due periodic maintenance or not having the necessary technical documentation.
The most common penalties are usually administrative, mainly fines and the suspension of the installation work. Among the most serious penalties are criminal penalties, which may involve higher fines. In addition, there are also civil liabilities, which may include the payment of indemnities.
We therefore recommend that, in case of doubt, the community manager or a specialist technician should be consulted.
Benefits of complying with regulations for community garage doors
Thanks to these standards, specific technical requirements are established to ensure the correct installation and operation of the doors. In addition, maintenance guidelines are established, helping to keep them in good condition and prevent possible failures or breakdowns.
As for vehicles, these regulations help protect them against theft and vandalism. Because community garage doors have security systems to prevent unauthorized opening, with high quality locks and access control systems.
On the other hand, these regulations also ensure the safety of residents by preventing possible accidents caused by malfunctioning doors, ensuring that they are safe for both users and those in the vicinity.
Install your community garage doors with Aszende
At Aszende we are a market leader in the installation and maintenance of community garage doors, in addition to being installers of elevators and other vertical mobility solutions such as freight elevators, ensuring that all regulations in force in each locality are complied with .
With a team of highly trained professionals and extensive experience in the industry, Aszende takes care of the entire process, from planning and design to installation and ongoing maintenance.
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