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Motorized doors, such as swing doors, sectional doors, folding doors, shutters, roller doors and gates, are subject to statutory requirements for inspection before use. A door may not be put into operation without an approved initial inspection, and the owner – usually a property owner or tenant-owners association – is responsible for ensuring that the door is safe and inspected in accordance with the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning’s regulation BFS 2018:2 H18. In the event of serious safety deficiencies, […]

Manufacturers, retailers and importers of manually operated garage doors are responsible for ensuring that the doors are CE marked before they are placed on the market. The CE marking certifies that the product meets EU safety and performance requirements, and the rating plate must contain information such as the manufacturer’s name, door model, year of manufacture and reference to the declaration of performance (DoP). The CE marking is based on the Construction Products Regulation EU 305/2011, as garage doors are classified as […]

New manually operated doors, such as swing doors, sectional doors, folding doors, shutters, roller doors and gates, must be CE marked before they are placed on the market. The CE marking shows that the door meets applicable safety requirements and EU regulations, and is confirmed by a rating plate and associated declaration of performance (DoP). The CE marking is based on the Construction Products Regulation EU 305/2011, as doors are classified as construction products that affect the safety, climate and function of the building. […]

Manually operated residential gates installed in private homes or apartment buildings must be CE marked. The CE marking shows that the gate meets EU requirements and safety regulations, and is confirmed by a nameplate and associated declaration of performance (DoP). Manufacturers, suppliers and sellers are responsible for correct CE marking and that installation is carried out professionally and safely. The CE marking is based on the Construction Products Regulation EU 305/2011, as residential gates are classified as […]

Power-operated residential doors must be CE marked before they are put into operation, which certifies that the door meets EU safety, environmental and functional requirements. Manufacturers and installers are responsible for correct CE marking, including the EC declaration of conformity, declaration of performance (DoP) and nameplate with the necessary information. The CE marking shows that the door has been installed and tested in accordance with applicable regulations. The CE marking is based on several EU directives and […]

Motorised garage doors installed in private homes or apartment buildings must be CE marked before they are put into use. The CE marking shows that the door meets EU safety and functional requirements and is confirmed by the EC declaration of conformity, declaration of performance (DoP) and nameplate. Manufacturers and installers are responsible for ensuring that the door is correctly CE marked and that the installation is carried out in a safe manner. […]

Motorized doors such as swing doors, sectional doors, folding doors, roller doors, shutters and gates must be CE marked before they are put into use. The CE marking shows that the door meets applicable safety requirements and EU regulations, which is confirmed by a nameplate, EC declaration of conformity and declaration of performance (DoP). The manufacturer and installer are responsible for correct CE marking, but the door owner remains responsible for safe operation and maintenance. The CE marking […]

Regular maintenance of motorized gates is crucial for safe use, long service life and reduced risk of downtime. Lack of service can lead to accidents, high repair costs and energy losses if the gate does not close correctly. Professional preventive maintenance is also a requirement according to the regulations of the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning. Property owners or housing associations are responsible for ensuring that gates function safely, are inspected every two years by […]

Dock levellers compensate for differences in level between the loading dock and the truck and must be safe to use. A dock leveller must be CE marked by the manufacturer, which means that it meets the relevant safety and health requirements according to EU directives and harmonized standards. Documentation such as the EC declaration of conformity and instructions for use in Swedish must always be included. Machine-driven dock levels are covered by the Machinery Directive, the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive, among others. […]