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  • This technical training course provides a foundational overview of the ANSI/CAN/UL 325 Standard, which governs product safety for door, drapery, gate, louver, and window operators and systems. Designed for professionals working with UL 325-compliant products, the course offers essential awareness of the Standard’s purpose, its role within the industry, and the types of products it covers. Key product safety requirements relevant to these products are also introduced.

    This technical training course provides a foundational overview of the ANSI/CAN/UL 325 Standard, which governs product safety for door, drapery, gate, louver, and window operators and systems. Designed for professionals working with UL 325-compliant products, the course offers essential awareness of the Standard’s purpose, its role within the industry, and the types of products it covers. Key product safety requirements relevant to these products are also introduced.

  • This technical training course is one of a series that covers the product safety standard ANSI/CAN/UL 325. It covers critical safety topics including electric shock and fire risks, entrapment protection requirements, and both inherent and external protection systems. Additional topics include unattended operation, manual release mechanisms, accessories, required markings, field-installed labels, and proper use of instructions and manuals. Ideal for professionals involved in the design, installation, inspection, or servicing of automated door systems.

    This technical training course is one of a series that covers the product safety standard ANSI/CAN/UL 325. It covers critical safety topics including electric shock and fire risks, entrapment protection requirements, and both inherent and external protection systems. Additional topics include unattended operation, manual release mechanisms, accessories, required markings, field-installed labels, and proper use of instructions and manuals. Ideal for professionals involved in the design, installation, inspection, or servicing of automated door systems.

  • Understanding and applying construction codes is essential to building safe, compliant, and successful projects—especially in the Pacific Northwest, where regional standards and environmental considerations add complexity. This course demystifies the maze of construction codes, helping professionals at all levels understand how to locate, interpret, and apply relevant codes and standards in real-world scenarios. Whether you're new to the industry or need a regional refresher, you’ll gain practical strategies to confidently navigate the requirements that impact your projects every day.

    Understanding and applying construction codes is essential to building safe, compliant, and successful projects—especially in the Pacific Northwest, where regional standards and environmental considerations add complexity. This course demystifies the maze of construction codes, helping professionals at all levels understand how to locate, interpret, and apply relevant codes and standards in real-world scenarios. Whether you're new to the industry or need a regional refresher, you’ll gain practical strategies to confidently navigate the requirements that impact your projects every day.

  • Garage doors are one of the most common points of failure during high-wind events—but why, and what can be done about it? This course explores insights from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) focused on garage door performance in windstorms.

    Garage doors are one of the most common points of failure during high-wind events—but why, and what can be done about it? This course explores insights from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) focused on garage door performance in windstorms.

  • This comprehensive training series is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed for certification as a commercial sectional door technician. Each course in the series covers key industry topics, including safety standards, technical fundamentals, and best practices for installation and maintenance. By the end of the program, participants will be fully prepared to earn their certification and excel in the field.

    This comprehensive training series is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed for certification as a commercial sectional door technician. Each course in the series covers key industry topics, including safety standards, technical fundamentals, and best practices for installation and maintenance. By the end of the program, participants will be fully prepared to earn their certification and excel in the field. 

  • This technical training course is one of a series that covers the product safety standard ANSI/CAN/UL 325. Participants will explore the scope of UL 325, different operator types, and key specifications, features, and definitions critical to compliance. The course emphasizes essential safety concerns for commercial door operators and systems, including the risks of electric shock and fire, and focuses on entrapment protection requirements and external protection devices.

    This technical training course is one of a series that covers the product safety standard ANSI/CAN/UL 325. Participants will explore the scope of UL 325, different operator types, and key specifications, features, and definitions critical to compliance. The course emphasizes essential safety concerns for commercial door operators and systems, including the risks of electric shock and fire, and focuses on entrapment protection requirements and external protection devices.  effective system operation. 

  • This technical course provides a comprehensive overview of UL 325 standards and safety requirements for automated gate systems. Topics include gate types, classes, and construction in accordance with ASTM F2200, as well as a detailed look at operator specifications, features, and key definitions. Participants will gain essential knowledge in basic safety principles—covering electric shock, fire hazards, and entrapment protection. The course also explores inherent and external entrapment protection systems, control devices, accessories, and the proper use of markings, field-installed labels, instructions, and manuals to ensure full compliance and safe installation.

    This technical course provides a comprehensive overview of UL 325 standards and safety requirements for automated gate systems. Topics include gate types, classes, and construction in accordance with ASTM F2200, as well as a detailed look at operator specifications, features, and key definitions. Participants will gain essential knowledge in basic safety principles—covering electric shock, fire hazards, and entrapment protection. The course also explores inherent and external entrapment protection systems, control devices, accessories, and the proper use of markings, field-installed labels, instructions, and manuals to ensure full compliance and safe installation.

  • This technical course provides an in-depth overview of the ASTM F2200 and UL 325 standards, focusing on automated vehicular gate construction and safety requirements. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the scope, general requirements, and specific provisions for various gate types, including horizontal slide gates, horizontal swing gates, vertical lift gates, vertical pivot gates, and overhead pivot gates.

    This technical course provides an in-depth overview of the ASTM F2200 and UL 325 standards, focusing on automated vehicular gate construction and safety requirements. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the scope, general requirements, and specific provisions for various gate types, including horizontal slide gates, horizontal swing gates, vertical lift gates, vertical pivot gates, and overhead pivot gates. 

  • How to Sell Wind Load Products is a training course designed to equip sales professionals with essential knowledge of wind-rated garage doors, including design pressure testing, exposure categories, and regional code requirements.

    How to Sell Wind Load Products is a focused training course designed to equip sales professionals with essential knowledge of wind-rated garage doors, including design pressure testing, exposure categories, and regional code requirements.  

  • The Train-the-Trainer Course is a three-part series that equips participants with the core skills to deliver clear, engaging, and effective training. Topics include communication basics, key elements of successful training, and traits of effective trainers.

    The Train-the-Trainer Course is a three-part series that equips participants with the core skills to deliver clear, engaging, and effective training. Topics include communication basics, key elements of successful training, and traits of effective trainers.