02/06/2026
The Hidden Liability in Your Strata Scheme: Garage Door Compliance
As a Strata Manager, "out of sight, out of mind" can be a dangerous approach to garage doors. Under AS/NZS 60335.2.95, powered openers must meet strict force limits and obstruction detection standards.
If a resident is injured by a non-compliant door, a simple repair won't protect the Owners Corporation from legal exposure.
When to recommend replacement over repair:
Compliance Gaps: If the motor predates modern safety beam requirements.
The 24-Month Rule: If you’ve had multiple emergency call-outs in two years, the "patchwork" approach is blowing the budget.
Documentation: PT Doors provides the digital job tracking and compliance reports you need to prove due diligence.
Action: Let’s move from reactive repairs to a proactive Maintenance Plan. [Link to Strata Services]