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Who is responsible for inspecting gate installations for compliance with UL 325?
Do existing gate operators need to be upgraded to meet the new UL 325 standard?
If older operators do not meet the UL 325 standard, can they be repaired?
Do both photoelectric sensors and contact edge sensors need to be installed for entrapment protection?
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What is the purpose of UL 325 operator usage classifications?
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Are monitored devices like sensors required to be connected and operational for the operator to function?
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Where should controls intended for user activation be located?
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Do UL 325 requirements apply only to new gate constructions?
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For which types of gates is guarding or screening required as per ASTM F2200 standard?
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Study Notes
FAQs on UL 325 and Gate Installations
- Compliance with UL 325 is not a national law, but some states have adopted it as a requirement.
- Building inspectors and fire inspectors are responsible for inspecting gate installations for compliance with UL 325.
- Existing gate operators do not need to be upgraded to meet the new UL 325 standard.
- Older operators that do not meet the standard can be repaired, but liability issues should be considered.
- Upgrading to the new standard depends on the product and the manufacturer should be consulted.
- UL 325 operator usage classifications signify specific end-use applications.
- Photoelectric sensors and contact edge sensors are among several acceptable options for entrapment protection devices.
- Both sensors do not need to be installed if one device can meet the entrapment requirements, but each entrapment zone needs two forms of protection.
- Monitored devices like sensors must be connected and operational for the operator to function.
- Controls intended for user activation must be located at least six feet away from any moving part of the gate.
- UL 325 requirements apply to all new construction of gates and existing gates intended to be motorized.
- Guarding or screening is required for horizontal sliding gates, vertical pivot gates, and vertical lift gates, as per ASTM F2200 standard.
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Test your knowledge on UL 325 and gate installations with this informative quiz! Learn about compliance requirements, entrapment protection devices, operator usage classifications, and more. Whether you are a gate installer, building inspector, or just interested in the topic, this quiz will provide valuable insights and help you stay up-to-date on the latest standards and regulations. Take the quiz now and see how well you know UL 325!
