Astragals are required on:
3 hour fire rated pairs:
Double doors - swinging in the same direction
Double Egress - swinging in opposite directions
Fire rated Dutch Doors
Fire rated 1 3/4" t...
The Von Duprin 1609 cannot be used on a pair of fire rated doors. We recommend using the Von Duprin fire rated mortise exit device in lieu of the rim device such as the Von Duprin 5575-F,...
Yes, wood doors can be used and installed in most hollow metal frame applications including FE-Series and DE-Series Double Egress frames.
Caution - For fire rated applications the wood door manufa...
All 3 hour fire rated pairs of doors do require an astragal when used without a removable hardware mullion.
Pairs of doors with removable hardware mullions are treated and listed as 2 single doors...
Yes, an automatic operator can be installed on a Dutch door.
The operator must be installed on the top leaf of the Dutch door.
Only the top half will open unless the top and bottom leaves (se...
There are several door manufacturers that have achieved a 90 minute UL Fire listing as shown.
Von Duprin CVC with Marshfield Wood Door: Von Duprin is pleased to announce that Marshfield ...
Panic Hardware and Fire Exit Hardware are two different types of exit devices, and the proper selection is determined by code requirements.
Panic Hardware is an exit device which is tested for u...
The most obvious difference (in the device) is the lack of mechanical dogging on a Fire Rated Device. There are some internal parts that may be different and the method it is secured to the d...