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GCC for garage door openers (16 CFR Part 1211)
What the standard covers
- Entrapment protection: door reversal on contact and photoelectric or edge sensors within specified response times.
- Force and travel limits, plus wiring and control requirements.
- Mandatory labels including the entrapment warning and test instructions for homeowners.
Certification
Part 1211 certification is based on testing — UL 325 evaluation through a recognized testing path is the normal route. The GCC cites part 1211, identifies the certifying party, and must be supported by records for each production run.
Questions people ask
Do replacement remotes or sensors need their own GCC?
Components sold for use with a certified opener are assessed differently from complete openers. Confirm with your laboratory whether your component is a finished product under the rule.
Is a UL listing the same as the GCC?
No: the listing is the testing and evaluation; the GCC is the certificate you issue citing part 1211 based on that evaluation. You need both the evaluation and the certificate.
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