| DASMA, a standards
development organization accredited by the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI), has developed many standards
for the industry, several of which have been approved
by ANSI. These DASMA standards are available for download
in PDF format.
DASMA
302-2009
Standard for Garage Door Operator and Gate Operator
Terminology
DASMA
303-2006
Performance Criteria for Accessible Communications Entry
Systems
DASMA
208-2009
Standard for Rolling Grilles
DASMA
207-2008
Standard for Rolling Sheet Doors
DASMA
204-2004
Standard for Fire Rated Rolling Door Assemblies
DASMA
203-2004
Standard for Non-Fire Rated Rolling Doors
ANSI/DASMA
102-2004
Specifications for Sectional Overhead-Type Doors
ANSI/DASMA
103-2001 (R2006)
Standard for Counterbalance Systems on Residential Sectional Garage Doors (See FAQs below)
ANSI/DASMA
105-1992 (R2004)
Test Method for Thermal Transmittance and Air Infiltration of Garage Doors
ANSI/DASMA
107-1997 (R2004)
Room Fire Test Standard for Garage Doors Using Foam Plastic Insulation
ANSI/DASMA
108-2005
Standard Method for Testing Sectional Garage Doors and
Rolling Doors: Determination of Structural Performance
Under Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
ANSI/DASMA
109-2007
Standard Method for Testing and Rating Sectional Doors:
Determination of Life cycling Performance
ANSI/DASMA
115-2005
Standard Method for Testing Sectional Garage Doors and
Rolling Doors: Determination of Structural Performance
Under Missile Impact and Cyclic Wind Pressure
ANSI/DASMA
116-2011
Standard for Section Interfaces on Residential Garage
Door Systems
Standard for Counterbalance Systems on Residential Sectional Garage Doors
Q: Is conformance with ANSI/DASMA 103 mandatory?
A: Conformance is voluntary, because the standard is voluntary.
Q: What options are available for a manufacturer?
A: There are three options: 1) install counterbalance components so that they cannot be removed before tension is released from the system, 2) provide counterbalance component fasteners that require special knowledge, skill or tool for removal, and 3) provide counterbalance components that are red in color.
Q: How does a manufacturer conform to ANSI/DASMA 103?
A: Those wanting to conform to the standard may choose the appropriate method best suited for their business. Manufacturers must then supply the necessary design, components, and instructions according to their selected conformance method.
Q: What kind of warning labels are called for by the standard?
A: Warning labels are to be used when red counterbalance components are supplied. The manufacturer may decide to supply warning labels in conjunction with either of the other two options, but they are not required in these cases.
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