Door, Gate and Window Access Systems

Meet regulatory requirements and mitigate risk

Door, gate and window operators — and their associated systems — are continually becoming more complex as smart controls and other technologies rapidly advance the industry. Across all regions of the globe, UL Solutions can help you access new markets and understand regional requirements.

Our dedicated staff has extensive expertise working with door, gate and window manufacturers, component suppliers, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and code authorities . We collaborate with industry trade organizations, including the Independent Distributors of Electronics Association (IDEA) and Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association International (DASMA), to support our customers as new products are brought to market.

UL Solutions services for door, gate and window access systems

Our principal engineers engage with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), lead the UL 325 Standards Technical Panels (STP) and also serve on the IEC TC 61 MT 25 Committee.

We offer testing and certification to ANSI/CAN UL 325 (in place of older CSA C22.2 No. 247) and UL 2593, the Outline of Investigation for Motor Driven Turnstile Operators and Systems, for North America and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and other regional and international standards, including the following IEC 60335 and Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) standards:

• IEC 60335 Part 2-95 Particular requirements for drives for vertically moving garage doors for residential use
• IEC 60335 Part 2-97 Particular requirements for drives for shutters, awnings, blinds and similar equipment
• IEC 60335 Part 2-103 Particular requirements for drives for gates, doors and windows
• BHMA A156.10 Power Operated Pedestrian Doors
• BHMA A156.19 Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors
• BHMA A156.27 Power and Manual Operated Revolving Pedestrian Doors