Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Question: Is there a way to make a fire door with large gaps between the door & frame compliant without replacing the door? Answer: Yes, there are several ... Read More »
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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Question: I have door that comes with a 3 hour fire rating. My opening only calls for a 90 minute. Is it okay going over the door’s needed fire rating ... Read More »
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 »
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 »