DID YOU KNOW? All garage door technicians are employees of Overhead Door Company. We never use subcontractors.

DID YOU KNOW? All garage door technicians are employees of Overhead Door Company. We never use subcontractors.

IDEA Accreditation and Certification

IDEA accredited door dealerAs of May 1, 2012, local door and access system technician, Timothy Pershing, with Overhead Door Company of Harrisburg-York, has been designated as Certified Rolling Steel Fire Door Technicians by the Institute of Door Dealer Education and Accreditation (IDEA).

This IDEA certification is available to individuals who have documented training and demonstrated a high degree of knowledge and expertise in the installation and service of rolling steel fire door systems. Not only do candidates have to prove field experience in the drop testing of products, candidates must also pass a comprehensive written examination covering all aspects of fire doors, fusible links, drop testing and fire-related standards that apply to these systems.

IDEA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that was created in 1995 to serve the general public by promoting safety standards and high professional standards in the door and access systems business. IDEA Accreditation is endorsed by the Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA) and the International Door Association (IDA).

The Certified Rolling Steel Fire Door Technicians program was created in 2003 to promote product quality, safety and facility security among door and access systems technicians.

About The Author | Justin White


Justin White is the VP of Marketing for Mid-Atlantic Door Group, Inc. The company opened in 1973 and now consists of (3) official Overhead Door™ Distributors and (8) warehouse locations throughout Maryland, DC, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Justin was born into the door industry, ultimately following in his father's footsteps and joining the family owned business in 2011. After spending time in the field with fellow mechanics, Justin found his niche in marketing, along with a specialty in residential garage door sales, installation, and service.

Garage Door Services

Since 1973, Mid-Atlantic Door Group, Inc. has been providing Washington DCFrederick MD, Southern MD, Northern VA, Fredericksburg VA, Richmond VA, Harrisburg PA, Hanover PA, and the surrounding areas with the most reliable and trusted garage door services. These services include new door sales, professional installation, and 24/7 garage door repair services on all makes and models.

We are the region's only Authorized Overhead Door™ Distributors. All of our products enjoy the garage door industry's best warranty.

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