What Is a Fire-Rated Access Door?

A fire-rated access door is a very heavy door made of materials such as gypsum or metal and its primary purpose is to hold back smoke and contain the fire. It is called fire-rated because it means that when the door is installed properly, it is not supposed to combust during a certain period of time in an average fire.

Each fire-rated door must be installed following certain specifications and also requires specific door hardware and sealants to maintain the fire-rating. Whether working on new construction or renovation of an older property, it’s important to get access doors with the proper fire-rating for code compliance safety. The time ratings for fire-rated access doors vary and some standard ratings include 20-90 minute doors. Small companies or government agencies may determine fire ratings depending upon the area.
Our fire rated access  door is 60 minutes fire rate.