DASMA Standards
DASMA, a standards development organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), has developed many standards for the industry, several of which have been approved by ANSI.
These DASMA standards are available for download in PDF format.
DASMA 110-2010
Standard for Lifting Cables for Sectional Type Doors
DASMA 208-2020
Standard for Rolling Grilles
DASMA 207-2018
Standard for Rolling Sheet Doors
DASMA 204-2018
Standard for Fire Rated Rolling Door Assemblies
DASMA 203-2018
Standard for Non-Fire Rated Rolling Doors
ANSI/DASMA 102-2018
Specifications for Sectional Overhead-Type Doors
ANSI/DASMA 103-2017
Standard for Counterbalance Systems on Residential Sectional Garage Doors (See FAQs)
ANSI/DASMA 105-2017
Test Method for Thermal Transmittance and Air Infiltration of Garage Doors
DASMA 303-2017
Performance Criteria for Accessible Communications Entry Systems
ANSI/DASMA 107-2012
Room Fire Test Standard for Garage Doors Using Foam Plastic Insulation
ANSI/DASMA 108-2017
Standard Method for Testing Sectional Garage Doors and Rolling Doors: Determination of Structural Performance Under Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
ANSI/DASMA 109-2017
Standard Method for Testing and Rating Sectional Doors: Determination of Life cycling Performance
DASMA 112 Test Method for Air Leakage of Sectional Garage Doors, Rolling Doors, and High Performance Doors
ANSI/DASMA 115-2017
Standard Method for Testing Sectional Garage Doors: Determination of Structural Performance Under Missile Impact and Cyclic Wind Pressure
ANSI/DASMA 116-2018
Standard for Section Interfaces on Residential Garage Door Systems
DASMA 402-2020
Specification for High Performance Doors and Grilles
DASMA 403-2024
Specification for High Speed Doors and Grilles
Frequently Asked Questions
Standard for Counterbalance Systems on Residential Sectional Garage Doors
Conformance is voluntary, because the standard is voluntary.
There are three options: 1) install counterbalance components so that they cannot be removed before tension is released from the system, 2) provide counterbalance component fasteners that require special knowledge, skill or tool for removal, and 3) provide counterbalance components that are red in color.
Those wanting to conform to the standard may choose the appropriate method best suited for their business. Manufacturers must then supply the necessary design, components, and instructions according to their selected conformance method.
Warning labels are to be used when red counterbalance components are supplied. The manufacturer may decide to supply warning labels in conjunction with either of the other two options, but they are not required in these cases.