16 CFR Part 1211 is a federal safety standard established by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that governs automatic residential garage door operators. The regulation mandates specific safety requirements to prevent entrapment and injury. Key provisions include the implementation of primary and secondary entrapment protection mechanisms, such as automatic reversal systems and photoelectric sensors, to detect obstructions and halt door movement. The standard also outlines requirements for warning labels, instruction manuals, certification testing, and recordkeeping to ensure compliance and consumer safety.
