🔐🚪 DID YOU KNOW? – FIRE RATED EXIT DOORS (IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFO) 🚪🔐
Many people don’t realize that a fire-rated door is not just “a door” — it is a certified life-safety system that must remain exactly as it was tested and approved.
When a fire-rated door passes certification testing (UL / Intertek / WHI or equivalent), the approval is based on the complete factory configuration of the door and frame system.
🔥 FIRE RATED DOORS – WHAT YOU MUST KNOW
Once a certified fire-rated door is installed:
❌ Clients are NOT allowed to modify the door on-site
❌ No drilling new holes for locks or hardware
❌ No adding exit devices after installation
❌ No installing door closers that were not part of the original tested setup
❌ No adding peepholes after certification
❌ No field modification of strike locations
❌ No painting over or covering certification labels/ratings on the door edge
Even small changes can compromise the fire rating certification and may cause the door to fail inspection or insurance compliance.
🏭 THE CORRECT WAY TO ORDER FIRE RATED DOORS
To stay fully compliant and avoid costly corrections, doors must be:
✔ Factory pre-cut for locksets or deadbolts
✔ Pre-prepared for exit devices (panic bars)
✔ Pre-drilled for strikes and hardware
✔ Designed with proper door closers included in the tested system
✔ Ordered with wind chain / security protection if required
✔ Delivered as a complete certified assembly
This ensures the door remains UL / Intertek compliant from day one.
⚠️ WHY THIS MATTERS
A fire-rated door is part of the building’s life safety system. Improper modifications can lead to:
- Failed fire inspection
- Insurance issues
- Liability risks for property owners
- Reduced protection in emergency situations
🔧 PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION MATTERS
Always use trained professionals who understand fire-rated systems and code requirements. Proper planning before installation saves time, money, and ensures full compliance.
📞 SERRURIER SHAY LOCKSMITH
📍 Montreal & Surrounding Areas
📧 info@serruriermontreal.com
📱 514-836-9097
Security. Compliance. Peace of mind.