"Been there, done that" with O.H. door openers. Arguing with sellers can be a lost cause. Now I only interrupt the photo sensor beam. I know that the 2x4 test is an industry recommended test but I disagree with it and believe it to be improper.

In each report that I provide it states that, in my view, holding on to the door during closing and providing reasonable resistance is a more adequate method over the 2x4 test. An opener could pass the 2x4 test and still crush a child. My approach provides a better idea of what hazard may exist and without exception, I have had no clients with children not appreciate that.

Do I close the door and hold on to it for resistance? No. Again, there's no standard - it would be a personal judgment call. But it's better than having the door pass the 2x4 test and telling the client that the door is safe.

Now we've argued this before and it's my personal preference to stray outside of the industry standard on O.H. testing and I acknowledge that there are many who disagree with me on this, which is ok.

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Eric Barker
Moraine Woods Consulting, Inc.
Barrington, IL