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Opening New Doors: Rethinking Fire Protection with AMBICO Oversized Entrances
June 18, 2024
Fire safety regulations and standards have long been established practices in North America. While standard fire-rated door openings are widely available, options for oversized fire-rated doors have been limited. Recognizing the growing need for oversized fire-rated doors, AMBICO engineers have designed innovative solutions to address this gap.
Oversized fire-rated doors are essential, particularly in industrial settings where the risk of fire incidents is higher. These environments often contain valuable resources, large equipment, and numerous personnel, thereby significantly increasing the need for robust fire protection on oversized doors.
The Significance of Fire Protection in Oversized Openings
Fire-rated doors are a crucial component of any fire separation system, designed to prevent the spread of fire and provide a safe means of egress for building occupants. In industrial settings such as manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and power plants—where oversized doors are necessary—the importance of oversized fire-rated solutions is amplified. These environments house valuable assets and equipment and have large numbers of working personnel. Therefore, the doors installed in these settings must not only allow access but also provide critical protection.
AMBICO’s Oversized Fire-Rated Doors
AMBICO’s Oversized Fire-Rated Doors and Frames are meticulously engineered to meet the highest standards of fire protection. Available in sizes up to 5’x12’ for singles and 10’x12’ for pairs, these doors offer up to 90 minutes of fire protection. Constructed with special welded stiffened construction and insulated cores, they can also be furnished with a temperature rise of 450° F at a 30-minute rating.
The paired oversized assemblies come in either active x inactive or active x active configurations, with a mullion splitting the door leaves. Additionally, oversized fire-rated doors can be equipped with vision lites, though these are limited to sizes up to 100 square inches per vision lite.
To manage the size and weight, certain configurations may require splicing, and oversized frames might be shipped in pieces for site assembly. While similar in structure and operation to regular oversized doors, the critical distinction lies in the rigorous testing procedures these fire-rated doors undergo to ensure precise and guaranteed fire protection.
Supported by Rigorous Testing Standards
AMBICO’s Oversized Fire-Rated Door and Frame assemblies are tested to NFPA 252, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, or UL 10 C, Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies. The fire-rated door assembly testing includes the fire endurance test and hose stream test.
Beyond Industrial Applications
Although oversized fire-rated doors are commonly used in industrial applications, they are not limited to these environments. They are particularly well-suited for buildings with high occupant loads, such as theaters, stadiums, and convention centers, where large openings are necessary and fire protection is critical.
Conclusion
Fire protection in door assemblies is an indispensable component of fire safety systems, and oversized doors are no exception. AMBICO remains dedicated to providing durable and reliable fire-rated door solutions for large openings. Whether protecting valuable assets or ensuring the safety of occupants, AMBICO’s Oversized Fire-Rated Doors and Frames stand as a trusted solution for comprehensive fire protection needs.
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Company: 
Ambico
Product: Oversized Assemblies
Source: https://www.ambico.com/opening-new-doors-rethinking-fire-protection-with-oversized-entrances/
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