Western Door Manufacturing Ltd.
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- Western Door Manufacturing Ltd.
- Fire Door Frames
- Surrey, BC
- F456-2
- F456-2 Edition 2
- July 9, 2020
- October 10, 2023
- N/A
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CAN/ULC-S104 Standard Method for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
UL 10B Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies -
20 Minute Fire-Resistance Rated Fire Door Frames
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20-MINUTE NEUTRAL PRESSURE RATED CATEGORY C WOOD FIRE DOOR FRAMES
Maximum Sizes:
Swing Type: Maximum Dimensions Width: Height: Single Swing 3’6” (1067 mm) 8’0” (2438 mm) Pairs / Double Egress Not Permitted LIMITATIONS:
Minimum Frame Depth: 4-9/16” (116 mm)
Maximum Frame Depth: Equivalent to wall thickness
Minimum Frame Leg Thickness: 1-1/4’’ (32 mm)
Minimum Rabbet for Door: 1-3/4″ [-1/16”] (44 mm [-1.6 mm])
Minimum Stop Height: 5/8’’ (16 mm)
Minimum Stop Width: 2-7/8’’ (62 mm)
Veneer: 2.5 mm or greaterHardwood Facings: Permitted.
Electric Raceway: Not permitted.
Door Closers: Surface mounted: Permitted.
Mortised: Not permitted.
Plant-Ons: Permitted.Installation:
• Fastened through the frame legs with #8 x 3” (76 mm) length screws spaced at 24” (610 mm) on center around frame.
• Hinge and latch locations each use two #12 x 3-1/2” (89 mm) screws that pass through the frame and into the wall framing.
• Gaps are required to be sealed with silicone sealant prior to placement of casing.
• Casing to be anchored with finishing nails at minimum 18’’ on center spacing.Notes:
Refer to QAI evaluation report F456-2 and the applicable test reports for test assembly configurations used for fire endurance testing.
Refer to the QAI FD002 – Fire Door Guidelines for general guidelines of fire door assemblies
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Product is to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published installation instructions by qualified installing personnel.
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