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What federal law requires of garage door openers

CPSC requires that all garage door openers manufactured or imported for sale in the United States after January 1, 1991 have reversing systems. A requirement for an external entrapment protection system was added in 1993. (source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

That system can be an electric eye, a door edge sensor, or another device that gives equal protection. If an electric eye is used, it should be installed 4 to 6 inches above the floor. (source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

The 1 foot rule

The opener must check the sensor at least once on every close. If the sensor is missing or a fault stops it from sensing an obstruction, a closing door must open and an open door must not close more than 1 foot below the top. (source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

The label on your opener

Openers must carry the instruction to test the opener monthly: the door must reverse on contact with a 1 1/2 inch object, or a 2 by 4 board laid flat, on the floor. (source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Part 1211 incorporates parts of UL 325-2017, the industry standard for door operators, by reference. (source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)

We found no Texas law that adds to these federal opener rules. See Texas licensing and how to run the reverse test.

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