GPX® Builders Series Fire Protective

20-45 Minute Fire Protective Doors and
20-45 Minute Fire Protective Windows/Openings

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FIRE PROTECTIVE

Contains smoke and flames.

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5 Year Warranty
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10 feet tall
Standard and Custom Hardware Options - 2
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Product Advantages

  • GPX® Builders Series Fire Protective is a 20-45 minute fire protective hollow metal framing system.
  • Standard door profile includes 5 in. rail and 2 in. frame.
  • Narrow door profile includes 3-3/4 in. rail and 1-1/8 in. frame.
  • 10 in. ADA compliant bottom rail (can be modified with AHJ approval).
  • Can be used for interior and exterior applications.
  • Available with high performance fluoropolymer finishes by PPG, or other custom finishes including stainless steel clad or aluminum clad.
  • Doors are eligible to meet UL 1784 for smoke and draft control assemblies when used with a Category H gasket.  Click here to learn more.
  • Standard 5 year limited warranty.
  • USA manufactured for fast lead times and competitive pricing.

maximum sizes

Fire RatingGlazingApplicationMax. CV AreaMax. CV WidthMax. CV Height
20-45 MinutesSuperLite® I
SuperLite® I-XL*
SuperLite® I-XL IGU*
Windows/Openings5,760 in.²
(3.72 m²)
96 in.
(2.44 m)
96 in.
(2.44 m)
45 MinutesSuperClear® 45-HS
SuperClear® 45-HS-LI
Windows/Openings3,880 in.²
(2.50 m²)
96 in.
(2.44 m)
96 in.
(2.44 m)
45 MinutesSuperLite® II-XL 45Windows/Openings4,952 in.²
(3.19 m²)
124 in.
(3.15 m)
124 in.
(3.15 m)
Fire RatingGlazingApplicationMax. Door Opening
(Single Door)
Max. Door Opening
(Pair Door)
20-45 MinutesSuperLite® I
SuperLite® I-XL*
SuperLite® I-XL IGU*
SuperClear® 45-HS
SuperClear® 45-HS-LI
SuperLite® II-XL 45
Doors54 in. x 120 in.
(1.37 m x 3.05 m)*
96 in. x 120 in.
(2.44 m x 3.05 m)*

*SuperLite® I-XL and SuperLite® I-XL IGU may require prior AHJ approval for applications over 20 minutes as it is tested without hose stream.  For maximum door sizes, continuous hinges will be required.

Product Specifications

Fire Rating 20-45 minute fire protective doors
20-45 minute fire protective windows/openings
Finish High performance paint by PPG, or other custom finishes including stainless steel clad or aluminum clad
Application Doors, Windows/Openings
Door Profile 5 in. rail and 2 in. standard frame
3-3/4 in. rail and 1-1/8 in. narrow frame
Door Depth 4-5 in.
Door Thickness 1-3/4 in.
Bottom Rail 10 in. (254 mm) ADA compliant*
Bottom rail can be modified with AHJ approval

listings and standards

GPX® Builders Series Fire Protective is listed and labeled by Underwriters Laboratories and Intertek, nationally recognized testing laboratories approved by OSHA.

Listings

  • Intertek: 42263; 19124; 25739
  • HPD: 28600
  • Declare: SFT-0002

Standards

  • UL 9, UL 10B, UL 10C
  • NFPA 80, NFPA 252, NFPA 257
  • ASTM E152, ASTM E163, ASTM E2074, ASTM E2010-01
  • CAN/ULC S104, CAN/ULC S106
  • CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat. II
  • ANSI Z97.1

45 minute windows/openings can meet ASTM E119 / UL 263 / CAN/ULC S101 when glazed with SuperLite® II-XL 45 (for W-30 applications in the IBC or when fire resistive performance is desired).

SuperClear® 45-HS
SuperClear® 45-HS-LI
SuperLite® I-XL
SuperLite® I-XL IGU
SuperLite® II-XL 45
SuperLite® I

Related Case Studies

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Tall Order at the Exploratorium

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The design limitations of fire rated ceramic glass have finally given way to a revolutionary new product like SuperClear 45-HS-LI, a truly clear 45 minute fire rated glass that meets all fire, safety and hose stream requirements at a fraction of the price of ceramics. See how the design team at EYP used SuperClear 45-HS-LI to their advantage at the 1,197-bed Quad on the University of Houston campus.