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.

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

Wood Doors

Steel Doors

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Wood Fire Rated Doors

Where are the used

Fire rated doors made from wood are common in:

Offices
Retail Spaces
Apartment Buildings
Homes with Multiple Units
Schools
and more.

Fire Resistance Rating

Solidcore wood doors : 20mins F/R

Wood doors c/w fill:
45mins F/R

ULC certification tags to be ALWAYS present on the door and never to be painted over.

Self Closing

Fire Doors are usually equipped with ULC certified self-closing mechanisms (door closers) to ensure that the doors close securely after they have been opened. This helps prevent fire and smoke from entering the escape route.

Fire Rated Frame

The frame in which the fire rated door is installed also matches the doors fire resistance. The frame ensures the door stays in place and works properly in the event of a fire.

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.

Wooden residential fire rated door thats painted white

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Where are the used

Steel fire doors are widely used in:

Commercial Buildings
Residential Buildings
Industrial and Manufacturing Buildings
Healthcare Facilities
Schools
Government Buildings
and more.

Fire Resistance Rating

Metal doors typically provide higher fire resistance ratings
(60 to 120 minutes) and are highly durable, able to withstand extreme temperatures.

ULC certification tags to be ALWAYS present on the door and never to be painted over.

Self Closing

Fire Doors are usually equipped with ULC certified self-closing mechanisms (door closers) to ensure that the doors close securely after they have been opened. This helps prevent fire and smoke from entering the escape route.

Fire Rated Frame

The frame in which the fire rated door is installed also matches the doors fire resistance. The frame ensures the door stays in place and works properly in the event of a fire.

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 for residential unit

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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.