What Does a Fire Door Rating Actually Mean?When you see a fire door labelled "60-minute" or "120-minute," that number refers to the duration for which the door assembly — door leaf, frame, hardware,..
What Is IS 3614?IS 3614 is the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specification for fire check doors. It is published in two parts — Part I covers general requirements, materials, and construction, wh..
NBC 2016 and Passive Fire ProtectionThe National Building Code of India 2016 (Part IV — Fire and Life Safety) is the primary statutory document governing fire safety in Indian buildings. Part IV man..
The Material Choice in Fire DoorsWhen specifying fire doors, architects and project managers often face the question: steel or timber? Both materials can achieve certified fire ratings, but they diffe..