If a Door Has Fire-Rated Locks, Does that Mean the Door Is Fire-Rated?

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Question: If I have a door that has a Fire-rated lockset, does that mean the door itself is automatically Fire-rated?   Answer: No, even with fire-rated hardware (most commercial locksets ... Read More »

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Can a Certified Fire Door Inspector label or re-label doors in the field?

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 »

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Installation of Lite Kit on Fire Rated Door

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 »

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Automatic Door Operators Installed on Existing Fire Rated Doors

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 »

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Closing Device Options for Fire Door

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

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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Excessive Fire Door Gaps: NFPA 80 Fire Door Clearance

Friday, June 28, 2019

  Life Safety Standards Woes in Hospital & Healthcare Facilities Excessive Fire Door Gaps are a significant problem to alleviate for hospitals and healthcare facilities with the recent updates in ... Read More »

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