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Fire Rated Door Labels / Ratings

Doors and frames are rated and given a label after extensive testing by the Underwriters Laboratory.  Rated doors must be self-closing and must have a positive latch.

UL Label
Rating
Rating
 Max Glass Area
 A 3 HR
180 MIN
 100 square inches per leaf
 B 1 1/2 HR
 90 MIN
 100 square inches per leaf
 C 3/4 HR 45 MIN
 1296 square inches per lite
 D 1 1/2 HR
 90 MIN
 Refer to local codes
 E 3/4 HR
 45 MIN
 Refer to local codes
  1/3 HR
 20 MIN
 1296 square inches per lite
 SSMOKE
 SMOKE 

UL Labels D and E are for exterior doors that are subject to fire hazards from the outside of the door.

Refer to the codes applicable to your specific jurisdiction for label or rating requirements.

2004 CSI Masterspec Division

Metal Doors and Frames: 08 11 00
Metal Frames: 08 12 00
Metal Doors: 08 13 00
Wood Doors: 08 14 00
Plastic Doors: 08 15 00
Composite Doors: 08 16 00
Integrated Door Opening Assemblies: 08 17 00


 


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