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Is a 20 minute label door a real fire door?
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The 20 minute Fire Rating is a valid label and are commonly referred to as "Smoke and Draft control door assemblies". Depending on the local fire code and the openings's applica...:
What are Hold Open Closers & Magnets?
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Hold Open Closers & Magnets (Fire/Life safety products) provide a wide range of solutions. Single or multi-point hold open closers Utilize an electromechanical closer. Hold the door o...:
Does LCN still make a closer that has the built in smoke detector?
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The SED/MED series closers were discontinued in 2000. The SE or ME series from LCN can be used as replacements to provide a hold open feature, but will not have the smoke detectors a...:
What are Pneumatic Automatic Operators?
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Pneumatic Automatic Operators are used in areas where electrically operated devices are not convenient or permitted. Consists of a modified, heavy-duty door closer for manual oper...:
Are intumescent seals or gaskets required on fire rated steel doors?
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Intumescent seals or gaskets are not required on fire rated steel doors. Generally speaking, the requirement for intumescent seals or gaskets are a function of the individual manufacturers’ listi...:
Can an electric strike be used with a surface vertical rod device on a fire-rated door?
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Not for use in fire rated openings.:
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...:
Is the XP98/99 device hurricane rated?
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The Von Duprin XP98/99 exit device is hurricane rated (non-impact rated and impact-rated) for single doors or pairs of doors. Hurricane ratings vary by location and application. ...: