Monday, March 15, 2021
Question: Do I have to use a closer on a fire rated door or can I use spring hinges? Answer: While a door closer is the preferred self-closing device ... Read More »
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Friday, December 18, 2020
Question: Can a Certified Fire Door Inspector label or re-label doors in the field? If not, is there a Certification that can be earned that will authorize a person to ... Read More »
Monday, November 16, 2020
Question: How do I measure door size, and Hinge/ Lock prep locations (for a door-only replacement), to ensure that the new door lines up precisely in the existing frame? ... Read More »
Friday, October 23, 2020
Question: How do I repair a broken hinge bar on a frame in the field? Answer: Provided the frame is not fire rated and you have access to a ... Read More »
Friday, September 18, 2020
Question: Can I install a lite kit (or window) in an existing fire rated door in the field? Answer: No, you cannot. Lite kits and other hardware preps are ... Read More »
Monday, August 24, 2020
Question: I recently received a call from a client in a medical facility asking if automatic door operators could be installed on a pair of Existing Fire Rated Doors. Can ... Read More »