Codes for Garage door and side entrance door?

5 years ago

We just bought our new house. Our side entrance door was open and we shut the garage door.....it hit the entrance door and now will not close. Are there any codes preventing the entrance door being too close to garage door or we going to be responsible for fixing the garage door?

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sdello

5 years ago

"Sensor should have stopped door from descending though before it even
hit the side door - get a garage door contractor out there to check the
sensors when the door is fixed (not sure what needs to be fixed - may
just need some adjustments)."

That's what is screwy with this post/configuration. If the side door opens into the main opening of the garage door then it should break the optical sensors at the bottom of the garage door tracks and prevent the garage door closing.

Also, if the door came down on an object in it's path (assuming the optical sensors were not functioning or had been purposefully defeated, then the door would strike the object with a marginal force and then return. I hope the OP posts a picture or sketch of the configuration and what damage was done for clarification.

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millworkman
5 years ago
No code for that. Even if there were, the repair would still be on you.
geoffrey_b
5 years ago
Bad design.
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User
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Code can’t regulate all stupid designs. Or stupid actions.

Homeownership mortgage is the cheapest part. You just got introduced to one of the expenses that costs more per month than your mortgage. Maintenance and improvement and insurance and taxes have to be accounted for in the budget.
Steve J
5 years ago
Oh, that sucks. I would look to see if there's a way to wire another door sensor into your garage door and add to the entrance door so that if it's open, the garage door won't shut.

Or add something like this to the hinge to restrict it from opening in the way of the garage door.

Moving the door or changing the direction of the swing are likely better options, but these would be cheaper depending on your situation.
sdello
5 years ago
How hard did it hit it or what is the damage preventing it from closing. Garage should have sensed the obstruction and reversed.

Post some photos because I can't see this being a huge expense.

Like Steve J said rehang the door so there is no interference.
Judy Mishkin
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
the overhead door ought to have backed off when it hit something. ours won't even beghin to close if something is in its path, but that light beam is close to the floor.

i'm not sure what the sensitivity test is, you ought to be able to find it online.

i'm sorry it happened once, but it shouldnt happen again if the garage door is set right.
RaiKai
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Is this a new build? Even if there was a local code thing...I assume your house went through inspections and passed before your moved in so...I am guessing it was not in violation of any code.

If an old build, eh, you buy as is. Welcome to home-ownership. Door may have always been there since built or added later. It’s not a dangerous defect or anything.

Sensor should have stopped door from descending though before it even hit the side door - get a garage door contractor out there to check the sensors when the door is fixed (not sure what needs to be fixed - may just need some adjustments).
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5 years ago
Older garage door openers do not have sensors.
DavidR
5 years ago
"Older garage door openers do not have sensors." Correct, but I've never seen one that didn't stop and reverse when it struck an object in its path. That's pretty basic door opener safety.
Lyndee Lee
5 years ago
My garage door openers are 40 years old and they will reverse if they land on a twig

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