TGP Designer Series 60-90 Minute Doors Product Alert

2012 & 2015 IBC Code Requirements

With 80% of the US adopting the 2012 and 2015 IBC, ceramics and other fire protective glazing in 60 and 90 minute temperature rise doors are limited to 100 square inches regardless if the building is fully sprinklered.  If you are specifying or installing TGP’s Designer Series Doors in these applications, you may be in violation of the code – especially in 90 minute temperature rise door locations.

For a handful of states that are still in the 2006 and 2009 IBC, note that the Designer Series Door may not always be code-compliant.  Besides, it is only a matter of time before these states adopt the 2012 or 2015 IBC.  In the meantime, architects, glaziers and owners can start protecting building occupants now by specifying and purchasing 60-90 minute doors that always meet the temperature rise requirements for these critical areas.

The bulletins below explain the code requirements for 60 and 90 minute temperature rise doors in the 2006, 2009, 2012 and 2015 IBC.  Having non-compliant products installed in these critical applications puts the project and the safety of building occupants at risk, as well as exposes the architect, owner and installer to liabilities.

2012 & 2015 IBC CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR
60-90 MINUTE TEMPERATURE-RISE DOORS
2006 & 2009 IBC CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR
60-90 MINUTE TEMPERATURE-RISE DOORS

What states are on the 2012 and 2015 IBC?

Includes AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, IA, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WV and WY as of April 2019.

What states are on the 2006 and 2009 IBC?

Includes IL (except Chicago), KS, NH and TX as of April 2019.

What products can I use in 60-90 minute temperature rise door applications that always meets code (regardless if the building is fully sprinklered) and allows exceeding 100 square inches in the vision area?

SAFTI FIRST® has two, USA-made, code-compliant options that you can choose from:

GPX® Builders Series Temperature Rise Doors with SuperLite® II-XL 60 or 90 glazing – insulated steel door that meets the 450° F temperature rise criteria.  Available in standard and custom finishes including high performance fluoropolymer finishes by PPG, stainless steel, and more.  Offered with standard and custom hardware packages.

GPX® Architectural Series Fire Resistive Doors with SuperLite® II-XL 60 or 90 glazing – fire resistive aluminum door that meets the 250° F temperature rise criteria.  Available in standard and custom finishes including clear anodized, bronze anodized, black anodized, high performance fluoropolymer finishes by PPG, ornamental metal, wood veneer, and more.  Offered with standard and custom hardware packages.

Does the Designer Series Door meet temperature rise requirements?

Not always.  Per it’s UL listing, the Designer Series Door meets temperature rise requirements if supplied with Pyrostop 60-XXX or Pyrostop 90-XXX.  Therefore, if the Designer Series Door is glazed with FireLite NT or FireLite Plus, it does not meet temperature rise requirements.

Is the Designer Series Door available in aluminum?

No.  This door is made of hollow metal steel frames, and only available in limited finishes.  It cannot be anodized or clad with aluminum, and will not match the profiles or look of aluminum storefront.

The Designer Series Door is often packaged with TGP’s Aluminum Series Framing.  Architects who are expecting an aluminum door when selecting the Aluminum Series Framing System (which currently does not include doors) should double-check which door is being supplied with it.

If you have any questions or would like assistance on any current or future projects, please don’t hesitate to contact your local SAFTIFIRST® architectural representative or call us toll-free at 888.653.3333.