Detail Fire Door Components

However the details and method of construction vary depending on the door and frame materials.

Detail fire door components. Included in that standard are. Closing force test heat test cold test air infiltration test. Acceptable wall types include masonry structural steel jambs and drywall construction with structural steel or wood studs. Steel is the sole door material to deliver a 3 hour fire rating.

The door itself is usually made from a solid timber frame but they can sometimes be covered again in fire resistant glass. This glass should be able to withstand exposure to the heat condition in a fire test for at least 60 minutes before it reaches a temperature high enough to soften it. Terminology used in describing these frames follows as closely as possible the american national standard for nomenclature for steel doors and steel door frames ansi a250 7. Architectural resources and product information for fire doors including cad drawings specs bim 3d models brochures and more free to download.

Fire doors are made up of various components. Backbend return face stop soffit rabbet throat. Automatic closing devices or objects ball bearing hinges gas seals positive latching mechanisms smoke seals. 20 45 60 90 minute or 3 hour label.

Labeled fire doors control the spread of fire and smoke for up to 3 hours. Metal fire doors are an economical alternative to wood fire doors when more than a 20 minute rating is required. The 640 and 641 model doors are ideal for openings requiring a counter type fire rated door. Fire doors can be installed face of wall or between jambs on an interior or exterior wall.