- Design Applications
- Benefits
- Options
- Closing Systems Overview
- Components
- Special Features
- Optional Finishes
- Industry
- Healthcare Facilities
- Educational Facilities
- Hospitality/Public Space
- Distribution
- Retail
- Highrise Construction
- Hotels
- Quick Ship Program - Cornell can manufacture and ship most fire doors in one to two weeks
- UL Labeled - 4, 3, 1 1/2 and 3/4 hour labels.
- FM Approval
- Size Flexibility - each unit is built to exact opening size requirements up to 32' wide and 25' high.
- Compact Storage - curtain stores in an overhead coil that is totally supported by the side guides.
- Durability - commercial duty design, little to no routine maintenance.
- Drop Testing/Resetting - simplified systems available.
- Repairs - job records are retained and parts are readily available.
- Vision windows
- Mechanical Releasing Devices
- Annunciators
- Perimeter seals for smoke protection
- Cylinder or slide bolt locking
- Vinyl Astragal
- Smoke and heat detectors
- Bottom bar sensing edge for motorized units
- Operator covers
M100 FireGard™ System
A fire door / motor operator system where the motor operator is utilized to control normal and automatic fire door closing. This system never requires mechanical resetting and average automatic closing speed is controlled not to exceed 9" per second, even on large units.
FireGard™ EZ Test'n Set
Adds the ease of testing / resetting and controlling speed to manual chain operated fire doors. Each door is provided with a pad-lockable guide mounted test handle. This system is economically ideal for exposed fire doors that do not require the convenience of motor operation.
M60 FireGard™ System
This system adds control wiring to a conventional motor operator to close a fire door electrically in response to an alarm signal thus eliminating mechanical resetting due to frequent alarm testing. A release device is required with this system to close the fire door mechanically in the event of a prolonged power failure, which then requires mechanical resetting. This system is suitable for areas that have back-up power systems.
Brackets
Minimum 1/4" painted steel plates that bold to the guide assemblies and support the counter balance shaft and curtain.
Standard Material & Finish: steel, shop painted gray
Counter-balance Shaft
4-12" minimum diameter outer shaft. This assembly supports the curtain and contains counter-balance torsion springs for assisting operation.
Standard Material: steel
Hood
Protective sheet metal enclosure for the curtain that provides fire resistance at the head of the door and keeps the brackets rigid.
Standard Material & Finish: G90 galvanized steel with baked-on light gray polyester enamel.
Optional Material - stainless steel
Guides
Minimum 3/16" angle assemblies bolt to the wall and support the entire weight of the door.
Standard Material & Finish: steel with SpectraShield® powder coating 30-7192 gray.
Optional Material: stainless steel.
Bottom Bar
Two 2' x 2" x 1/8" back to back structural steel angles. Lock mechanisms available.
Standard Material & Finish: steel with SpectraSheild® powder coating 30-7192 gray.
Optional Material: stainless steel
Curtain
Interlocking roll formed slats with metal endlocks riveted to ends of alternate slats to maintain curtain alignment and prevent wear.
Standard Material & Finish: G90 galvanized steel with baked-on light gray polyester enamel.
Optional Material: stainless steel
Operation
Push-up operation, hand chain, hand crank and motors are available. Doors operate by rotating shaft gear end. The opposite end of the shaft applies spring tension and is equipped with a spring adjusting wheel.
- Release Devices - are electro-mechanical devices that initiate automatic closing in response to an alarm signal. Fail-safe models are initiate closing following a ten second +/- power outage. Battery back-up devices are fail-safe, but can last up to 72 hours without initiating a release due to a power failure.
- Annunciators - provide visual and audible advanced warning that a fire door is about to close. They are activated automatically upon an alarm signal or loss of power.
- Vision Windows - enhance life safety and convenience by allowing visibility to the other side of the firewall opening. Up to six 10" x 1 5/8" non-wired glass panes are available per fire door curtain.
- Perimeter Seals - UL listed perimeter seals applied to fire doors adds protection against the passage of smoke and drafts around fire doors.
- G90 galvanized steel with backed-on tan polyester enamel
- Stainless steel, 300 series #4 finish
- Hot-dip galvanizing on steel components
- Powder coat finish in selected color
- Zinc Rich Gray corrosion resistant powder coating
SpectraShield® Powder Coat Finish
Cornell's SpectraShield® Powder Coat Finish adds durability and aesthetic value to our products in a choice of over 200 colors. Surface preparation and the coating process produces a smooth, long lasting finish at controlled costs.
- What is a Fire-Rated Door?
- Where Are Fire-Rated Garage Doors Used?
- Do You Need Fire-Rated Doors?
- Benefits of Fire-Rated Garage Doors
- FAQs
What Is a Fire-Rated Door?
Where Are Fire-Rated Garage Doors Used?
A few examples of locations that require effective fire-rated garage door placement include the following.
- Parking garages: Your clients count on you to keep their vehicles safe. Earn their trust with a garage door that will keep the cars safe from theft and fire.
- Warehouses: After your employees, keeping your merchandise and product stock safe during the fire is the chief priority. It could mean the difference between financial ruin and the ability to get back to business after the fire.
- Distribution centers: Your clients rely on you to continue supplying the products that keep their businesses alive. Without their usual shipments, you could put them in severe financial trouble. If you supply stores across the country, one fire could cause a chain reaction of national business dilemmas.
- Mills: Modern grinding mill operations use a lot of heavy-duty, expensive machinery. In the case of a fire, there’s no way to move this gear out of harm’s way. Protect the costly equipment by installing a fire-rated garage door to slow the spread of the fire. You’ll give the fire department time to arrive and put out the fire, saving the equipment.
Do I Need a Fire-Rated Garage Door?
You will want fire-rated doors in your commercial facility for many reasons. For one thing, your local or state commercial building ordinances may require it. If you do not have sufficient fire safety measures in place to keep your business up to code, you risk having your company shut down. Not having fire-rated doors could be the difference between keeping your business operational and failing your inspection.
Your staff and your safety are paramount, but protecting your company’s assets ranks as a top priority as well. Fire can rapidly spread through a business and cause a tremendous amount of damage before local emergency personnel even hear about the incident. Adequately installed fire doors as part of a professional floor design will cut off the fire from the people and valuable property that may be inside the building, allowing everyone to escape safely and protecting your property and inventory from harm until help arrives.
While some managers balk at the idea of laying out money for the expense of a fire door, they pay for themselves — and then some — if you do have a fire.
Benefits of Fire-Rated Garage Doors
Fire-Rated Garage Doors FAQ
Before selecting the fire-rated door that works best for you, you might have a variety of questions. Here are the answers to frequently asked questions about fire-rated garage doors.
- How do fire-rated garage doors work? On our Clopay® doors, the protective sheet metal enclosure known as the hood provides fire-resistance to the door’s head and brackets. Each component works together to keep your equipment, wares and employees safe.
- How long can a fire-rated garage door last in a fire? Ratings range between 45 minutes to three hours. The rating you need will change based on the firewall rating of the surrounding wall.
- Do fire-rated garage doors close automatically during an emergency? You can purchase doors with this feature if your particular situation requires it. Halo Overhead Doors offers the M100 FireGard™ System, FireGard™ EZ Test’n Set and M60 FireGard™ System to make sure you have the system that works best for your business’ needs.
- Are fire-rated garage doors required to stay up to code in Houston? To maintain the safety and effectiveness of your fire-rated garage doors, you must have them inspected annually and they must be able to close completely to check for adequate clearance. Any approved service company will then perform repairs necessary to keep the fire-rated door in working order. You must keep a written record of all inspections and repairs.
Contact Halo Overhead Doors for Reliable Fire-Rated Clopay® Commercial Doors Today
Halo Overhead Doors proudly offers a full line of fire-rated Clopay® doors for businesses in the Houston area. These doors provide the same high levels of style and quality as you are accustomed to in Clopay® doors, with the added protection of secure fire resistance.
We can get you commercial fire-rated rolling steel counter doors that are UL-, FM- and ULC-listed with up to three hours of constant fire protection.
Your business deserves quality and protection, and at Halo Overhead Doors, it’s our honor to provide it. We offer you the same high level of dedication and customer service that has made us a leader in garage door services in Houston for more than 25 years. For a free estimate on Clopay® fire-rated doors from Halo, give us a call at (713) 224-3667 or contact us today.
