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fire rated doors
Non-temperature rise and temperature rise fire rated glass doors and door assemblies tested to NFPA 252 / UL 10B / UL 10C / CAN/ULC S104.
What are Fire rated doors?
Fire rated door assemblies (includes the door panel, sidelite and transoms) are tested to NFPA 252 / UL 10B / UL 10C / CAN/ULC S104. Like fire rated openings, fire rated door testing includes a fire endurance test and a hose stream test, with a caveat that building codes in the US exempt 20 minute doors from the hose stream test. For door applications over 45 minutes, fire rated doors may also be required to limit the transmission known as temperature rise doors. These doors carry a temperature rise rating in addition to the hourly rating. Temperature rise ratings are either 250° F, 450° F or 650° F, indicating the maximum rise above ambient temperature on the non-fire side measured during the first 30 minutes of a standard fire endurance test.
Glazing used in these doors are marked with a D (door) and H (hose stream) for applications over 20 minutes. For applications 60 minutes and over, it is marked with a T (temperature rise). To exceed the 100 sq. in. door vision area in 60-90 minute temperature rise doors, fire resistive glazing marked with a W must be used. Lastly, a fire endurance rating in minutes is also included (ex. D-20; D-H-45; D-H-T-W-60; D-H-T-W-90).
Fire rated Glass door Options
GPX® Builders Series Temperature Rise
60-90 Minute Temperature Rise Doors
60 and 90 minute full vision temperature rise doors with heights up to 10 feet. Available in standard and narrow profiles and standard and custom finishes including aluminum clad and stainless steel clad. For interior and exterior applications.
GPX® Builders Series Fire Protective
20-45 Minute Fire Protective Doors
20 and 45 minute full vision fire protective doors with heights up to 10 feet. Available in standard and narrow profiles and standard and custom finishes including aluminum clad and stainless steel clad. For interior and exterior applications.
GPX® Architectural Series Fire Resistive
60-90 Minute Fire Resistive Doors
60 and 90 minute full vision temperature rise aluminum doors. Available in standard and custom finished including clear anodized, bronze anodized, Decoral finishes, and more. For interior and exterior applications.
GPX® Architectural Series Fire Protective
20 Minute Fire Protective Doors
20 minute full vision fire protective door. Available in standard and custom finished including clear anodized, bronze anodized and more. For interior and exterior applications.
GPX® Hurricane
60-90 Minute Fire Resistive Hurricane Rated Doors
60 and 90 minute full vision fire and hurricane rated doors. Has FL Product Approval for High Velocity Hurricane Zones and TX Department of Insurance Approval for Inland 1 and Seaward Zones. For exterior applications.
GPX® Ballistic Series
45-90 Minute Fire and Ballistic Rated Doors
45 to 90 minute full vision fire and ballistic rated doors. Meets up to UL 752 Level 3 ballistic requirements. For interior and exterior applications.
GPX® Builders Series Temperature Rise
60-90 Minute Temperature Rise Doors
Doors
60 and 90 minute full vision temperature rise doors with heights up to 10 feet. Available in standard and narrow profiles and standard and custom finishes including aluminum clad and stainless steel clad. For interior and exterior applications.
GPX® Builders Series Fire Protective
20-45 Minute Fire Protective Doors
Doors
20 and 45 minute full vision fire protective doors with heights up to 10 feet. Available in standard and narrow profiles and standard and custom finishes including aluminum clad and stainless steel clad. For interior and exterior applications.
GPX® Architectural Series Fire Resistive
60-90 Minute Fire Resistive Doors
Doors
60 and 90 minute full vision temperature rise aluminum doors. Available in standard and custom finished including clear anodized, bronze anodized, Decoral finishes, and more. For interior and exterior applications.
GPX® Architectural Series Fire Protective
20 Minute Fire Protective Doors
20 minute full vision fire protective door. Available in standard and custom finished including clear anodized, bronze anodized and more. For interior and exterior applications.
GPX® Hurricane
60-90 Minute Fire Resistive Hurricane Rated Doors
Doors
60 and 90 minute full vision fire and hurricane rated doors. Has FL Product Approval for High Velocity Hurricane Zones and TX Department of Insurance Approval for Inland 1 and Seaward Zones. For exterior applications.
GPX® Ballistic Series
45-90 Minute Fire and Ballistic Rated Doors
Doors
20 to 90 minute full vision fire and ballistic rated doors. Meets up to UL 752 Level 3 ballistic requirements. For interior and exterior applications.
Maximum Vision
With maximum door heights up to 10 feet and full-vision glazing, our fire rated glass door systems offer maximum vision to any fire rated entrance system. Also available with low-iron fire rated glazing to deliver even more transparency.
Highly Customized Solutions
Our fire rated glass doors are available in standard and narrow profiles with multiple finishes including painted, anodized, aluminum clad, stainless steel clad and more. We also offer standard and custom hardware to accommodate various project conditions. They can also be customized to provide additional protection against hurricanes and ballistic attacks.
Fire RATED Glass DOOR Applications
Our fire rated doors can be used in the following applications: 20-45 minute full-vision fire protective single and pair doors. 60-90 minute temperature rise single and pair doors. Can be used in interior and exterior applications. Can be combined with SAFTI FIRST®’s Fire Rated Wall Systems for a complete fire rated door and wall assembly.
Featured Videos
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