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What is the largest diameter hole that Steelcraft can provide for viewer preps?
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Non fire rated doors can be furnished with a maximum 3" diameter hole for viewer preparations.Fire rated doors have a 3/4" maximum holes size unless otherwise listed by UL or ITS/WHI. Viewers must ...:
Are hospital stops approved on fire rated frames?
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Yes, hospital stops are available on fire rated frames. Maximum approval = 3 hour Maximum sizes: singles up to 4'0" x 8'0" pairs up to 8'0" x 8'0" Maximum hospital stop height 6" from bot...:
When are Panic Devices required?
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The use of Panic Hardware and/or Fire Exit Hardware is required by the International Building Code (IBC) and NFPA 101 – The Life Safety Code, depending on which code and which edition of the code i...:
What fire ratings are available on DW-Series Borrowed Lights?
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DW-Series Fire Rated Borrowed Lights are available in the following sizes: 60 minute (1 hour) rating = 2721 square inches of visible glass. maximum frame rabbet to rabbet dimensions = 78 1/4...:
What glass light kits are available in doors?
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Glass Light is a preparation in a door for view window, vision and/or glazing including glass stop and glazing bead and may also be refereed to as a lite.Doors are available with a wide v...:
Is GrainTech available fire rated?
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GrainTech® is available with very broad fire ratings.The option of GrainTech® does not affect the fire rating of the door.Fire ratings depend on the door series, hardware and applications.For all f...:
What is the maximum glass light size available on a 20 minute sidelight frame?
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On fire rated transom and/or sidelight frames and fire rated window frames, Steelcraft labeling procedures only control the O/A width and/or height of the frames based on wall condition. The amount...:
What is the maximum door size for UL fire rated doors?
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Maximum UL Fire Rated door sizes are as follows:A-Series:4' 0" X 8' 0" single door8' 0" X 8' 0” double door or pairsB-Series4' 0" X 10' 0" single door8' 0" X 10' 0” double door or pairsCE-Series:3'...:
What is the maximum glass light size on a 90 min (1 1/2 hour) fire rated door?
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Standard listed wire glass: one (1) light with 100 in2 per door leaf max.Firelite or other appropriately listed glass:• FM maintains one (1) light with 100 in2 per door leaf max.• UL &...:
Do Steelcraft PW-Series doors and FP-Series frames meet FEMA Tornado Resistant requirements?
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Steelcraft Paladin PW-Series doors and FP-Series frames meet FEMA Tornado Resistant requirements and have been designed and tested to meet the requirements of FEMA 361 guidelines and ANSI ICC 500...:
What is the maximum size of a welded elevation frame?
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The following size limitations per frame unit, are in enforced for welded elevation frames shipped from the factory. These limitations are in place due to the physical size of shipping tr...:
What is the maximum glass light size on a 3 hour (180 minute) fire rated door?
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Maximum glass light sizes for 3 hour fire doors is as follows: Wire glass - not approved for use in 3 hour fire doors. Ceramic glass: UL & ITS/WH allow one (1) light with 100 square inc...:
What is a Drywall Throat Filler?
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Drywall Throat Fillers are used when wall thickness is between 1/8” (3mm) to 1/4” (6mm) less than the frame throat dimension, throat filler section(s) can be used to fill the gap, assuring the prop...:
What are the maximum door width and height sizes?
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Maximum nominal (overall) single door sizes are as follows:L-Series (Laminated Door)20 Gage = 3’ 0” wide X 8’ 0” high18 Gage = 4’ 0” wide X 10’ 0” high16 Gage = 4’ 0” wide X 10’ 0” high1...:
Are FM fire rated door and frame products available?
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FM Global is an independent underwriting agency with listing, in-plant inspection, and labeling capabilities.FM fire rated doors and frames are available, however there are a minimal amount of...:
Does wall board have to extend into the throat of a fire rated frame?
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What is the maximum size of a ITS/WHI fire rated three (3) sided frame?
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ITS/WHI Fire Rated three (3) frames are available in the following maximum door opening sizes:F and FN-Series:4' 0" X 10' 0" single door8' 0" X 10' 0” double door or pairsMU-Series:4' 0" X 9' 0" si...:
Can protective plates be attached to fire rated door?
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Yes, Steelcraft doors we are approved up to 48" in height or not to exceed a total 2304 square inches per face. Protective plates are usually flat sheets of metal or plastic applied to one or both...:
Are 12 gage steel frame available?
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Steelcraft offer a 12 gage F-Series frame. Basic product offering:Door opening size:Single Door = 4´-0" x 8´-0"Double Door = 8´-0" x 8´-0"Double rabbet only. Single rabbet is not available.Fra...:
What is the maximum door size for ITS/WHI fire rated doors?
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ITS/WHI is "Warnoch Hersey". ITS/WHI is the formal designation for Intertek Testing Services / Warnock Hersey. ITS/WHI is an independent agency with testing, listing, in-plant inspection, and label...:
What is the maximum size for a Dutch Door?
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Maximum Dutch Door sizes are:Non Labeled = 4'0" wide X 8'0" HighLabeled = 4'0" wide X 7'2" HighSpecial sized Dutch Doors are available:Special size top and/or bottom leaves are available.When order...:
Does Steelcraft offer a Kerf Frame feature?
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A Kerfed Frame is a frame that is formed with an optional integral pocket or recess in the area of the stop to receive gasket, seals or weather stripping.Kerfed frames are available as an ...:
What is the maximum size of a UL fire rated three (3) sided frame?
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Fire Rated three (3) frames are available in the following maximum door opening sizes: F and FN-Series frame:4' 0" X 10' 0" single door opening8' 0" X 10' 0” double door openingMU-Series frame...:
Can a 3 hour A labeled Fire Door be prepped for multiple glass lights?
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A fire rated door for 3 hours can have one glass light maximum: 100 square inches and must have an approved glass (Firelite type) Max glass size cannot exceed 12" in width or 33" in height. Wi...:
What is the maximum glass size available on the T-Series door?
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Glass lights are available in fire rated T-Series doors: Limited to one (1) light per door leaf with a maximum of 100 square inches of exposed glass. This applies to all hourly ratings a...:
Is the 8402 kick plate A or B label?
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The 8402 kick plate is "A" label for metal doors and "B" for wood doors.:
What is the maximum frame size for a label transom and sidelight frame?
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Maximum hourly rating for a transom and side light or panel frame is 1 1/2 hour (90 minutes).In masonry wall application the maximum is 13'6" x 12'2"In stud wall application the maxi...:
What is a communicating frame?
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Communicating Frames are hollow metal frame fabricated such that a door is installed in each rabbet of a double rabbeted frame (2 doors total) to facilitate dual access and control of the opening, ...: