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What anchors are used in FEMA Tornado Resistant openings?
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The following anchors are approve for use in FEMA Tornado Resistant openingsMasonry walls:Jamb anchors - Wire masonry anchorsSill (base) anchors - Adjustable base anchorsExisting walls:Jamb an...:
Can H-Series doors be used in tornado applications?
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No. The Steelcraft H-Series hurricane door does not meet the FEMA 361 guidelines. The Paladin (PW14-Series) door does meet the FEMA 361 guidelines.:
What is the difference between the L-Series and H-Series doors?
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The L-Series doors are designed for virtually all construction requirements in commercial building applications. They have also been tested and approved for uniform wind load per ASTM E330. ...:
Are H-Series doors available with seamless edges?
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For hurricane applications, seamless edges are available as an option:H-Series doors are available with optional seamed filled (HF) seam welded (HW) door edges.HE-Series doors are availab...:
Are flush bolts available on the inactive leaf of hurricane double doors with either FBC or NOA approvals?
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Ives SB360 surface bolt at top and bottom are the only flush bolts approved for use on H-Series hurricane FBC or NOA applications? The only approved latching hardware for inactive leaf of pairs w...:
What is the Falcon SZ-Series Door?
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Falcon SZ Series Door is the economy Steelcraft commercial grade door recommended light commercial applications when architectural specification are not needed. Options: The SZ-Series door is...:
Do Steelcraft doors and frames meet Florida Building Code (FBC) requirements?
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FBC Approvals: Yes, Steelcraft doors do meet the Florida Building Code (FBC) Protocols (TAS 201, TAS 202 & TAS 203) Missile impact & ASTM E-330 applications Dade County NOAs: Yes,...:
What door is used in a tornado application?
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Tornado shelter applications require the use of Paladin PW14-Series doors and FP14-Series frames: Tornado shelter doors are a tested system comprising of the door, frame and hard...:
Where can I find hurricane ratings for Schlage and Falcon?
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There are several Schlage and/or Falcon locks that have been tested and approved for this application. For Commercial use the locks have been tested and approved as ...: