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Fire Rated Doors

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Fire Rated Doors in Ottawa

At Ottawa Fire Safety, we specialize in providing and installing fire-rated doors to ensure your building meets the necessary fire safety standards.

In Ottawa and across Ontario, when Fire Orders are issued for a building, they often require significant updates to bring the property up to current Fire Code requirements. One of the most common mandates is the retrofitting of doors to meet fire-rated specifications. Our team is experienced in handling these upgrades, ensuring that your doors are properly installed and compliant with all fire safety regulations.

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​Protecting your openings​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

​​​Fire doors are an essential safety feature in buildings, designed to:

  • prevent the spread of fire and smoke from one part of a building to another,

  • providing safe escape routes and

  • protecting lives and property.

The primary purpose of fire doors is to contain fires, limit the damage caused by a fire, and help ensure that people can safely evacuate a building if a fire occurs.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
 

Two (2) Types of Fire Rated Doors

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Wood Fire Rated Doors

Wood doors can also come with Georgian Wire glass panels in cases where aesthetics and natural light are important, such as office buildings, retail spaces, and educational facilities.

 

They allow for visibility & light while still offering the necessary protection. 

Fire rated door closer
Wooden residential fire rated door thats painted white

Steel Fire Rated Doors

Steel doors can also come with Georgian Wire glass panels in cases where aesthetics and natural light are important, such as office buildings, retail spaces, and educational facilities. They allow for visibility & light while still offering the necessary protection. 

Steel fire rated door with fire rated glass
Steel fire rated door painted white
Steel fire rated door for residential unit

Required ULC Hardware

Door Handle, Locks and Pushbars

A ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada) door handle typically refers to a type of door hardware that meets safety and performance standards set by UL Canada. These door handles are commonly used in commercial and residential settings to ensure durability, security, and compliance with safety codes.

Self-Closing Closers

A ULC door closer refers to a type of door closing mechanism that has been tested and certified by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) to meet specific safety and performance standards, particularly in terms of fire protection and durability. ULC door closers are often installed on fire-rated doors to ensure that they close automatically after being opened, preventing the spread of smoke and fire.

Fire Rated Frame

A ULC fire-rated door frame refers to a door frame that has been tested and certified by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) to withstand fire for a specified period of time, typically ranging from 20 minutes to 3 hours or more, depending on the requirements. These frames are essential components in maintaining the integrity of fire-rated door assemblies in commercial, residential, and industrial buildings.

Fire rated door handle in fire rated door
Fire rated door emergency pushbar
ULC Door closer on fire rated door
ULC fire rated door hardware
ULC listed door frame
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