Episode 41: Garage Door Safety

In this episode, Steve Jones, Code Council Senior Gov’t Relations Regional Manager talks with Mike Fischer, Executive Director of the International Door Association (IDA); and Gordon Thomas, Technical Director at Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA) on the importance of garage door safety. They also share safety tips and resources for inspectors and the public on checking garage doors.

Links to topics referenced in this episode:

• The Code Council’s Evaluation Services also provides certifications on doors: https://icc-es.org/building-products-listing-program/
• For more technical information on garage doors, visit: https://www.dasma.com/technical-data-sheets/
• International Door Association (IDA): https://doors.org/
• Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA): https://www.dasma.com/
• Garage Door Safety Month Resources: https://doors.org/resources/garage-door-safety-month
• This episode is sponsored by the American Gas Association: https://www.aga.org/
• DASMA Technical Data Sheet 167 – Sectional Garage Door & Electric Operator Checklist for Home Inspectors and Consumers: https://www.dasma.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TDS167-Sectional-Garage-Door-Electric-Operator-Checklist-for-Home-Inspectors-and-Consumers.pdf

Episode Length: 00:17:06