02. INSTALLATION OPTIONS AND CRITERIA FOR COMPLIANCE WITH LPS 1175: ISSUE 7
Internal installation only
The garage door must be installed
internally. If all of the end plate is not
fitted above the opening then a 90°
fascia must be fitted to the door.
Face fit
If the guide rails are face fitted they must
not protrude into the opening and they
must be 90mm.
Reveal fit
If the guide rails are reveal fitted
they must be 90mm guide rails
complete with steel reinforcement
plates to protect the base of the
guide rails.
Minimum number of fixings per guide rail
Proximity of holes to the end of the guide rails
The first and last holes at the ends of the guide rails must be
drilled 120mm from the ends of the guide rails.
When the head of the shutter is exposed
5no. penny washers riveted from external
side must be utilised to secure the
hood when the head of the shutter
is exposed within an opening.
Minimum number of fixings per end plate
All three fixing holes in each end plate must be used
Minimum required fasteners
Brick / Blockwork
No. 12x2” screw with suitable plastic plug
Timber frame
No. 12x2” screw
Steel fixing (any of the following)
a. 5 x 25mmTec screws
b. No. 10x1” Pozi Pan head screws
c. M8 x10mm hex head or dome head bolts tapped in to the steel
work (minimum 5mm thick steel)
d. M8 bolts and nuts
All fixing heads must be spoiled for compliance with LPS 1175.
All switches, key switches and remote control equipment must be
installed on the inside of the garage for compliance with LPS 1175.
The label supplied, stating the manufacturer, the product, the security
rating and the certificate number must be attached to the door.
Please note: The validity of the LPCB certification is contingent
upon the roller garage door being installed in accordance with
the requirements of LPS 1175.
90mm
90mm
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