Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Question: How do you determine handing on a single commercial door? Answer: To determine the handing of a door, we first need to determine which side of the door ... Read More »
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Thursday, July 19, 2018
Question: Do exterior openings in a means of egress need to be fire rated? Answer: No, typically exterior doors are not fire rated, though they can be. There are ... Read More »
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Question: What is a fire rated door? Answer: A fire rated door is a door in a fire wall that must meet certain criteria based on the specific rating. ... Read More »
Friday, May 11, 2018
Question: I have an unfinished wood door. Is it possible to get this door finished/stained or do I need to order a brand-new door? Answer: You do not need ... Read More »
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Question: What field modifications to fire-rated doors are allowed to be made? Answer: NFP80 2016 states, The following job site preparations shall be permitted: Holes for surface-applied hardware, Function holes ... Read More »
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Question: Can you get a knock down (3 piece) pressed steel frame that has a fire rating? Answer: Yes, most knock down frames (with no welding option on a ... Read More »