Fire rated door assemblies play an important role in saving lives and minimizing property damage by providing safe egress and compartmentalizing smoke, flames and when required, dangerous radiant heat ...

"This door must remain unlocked during business hours." Chances are, your business has one or more doors displaying this message. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has specific ...

When access control hardware is installed on doors in a new or existing building, it’s extremely important to be aware of the fire, life-safety and building codes that impact these applications.

QUINCY, Mass.—The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has developed a training bundle to help facility managers, building owners, engineers, designers and code officials address essential ...

HOLSTEIN, Iowa -- VT Industries Inc. rolled out a new Structural Composite Lumber core door that meets both design aesthetics and positive pressure fire door requirements.

Building design today, and throughout the 20th century, has been significantly shaped by fire safety considerations. Architects today are familiar with the wide range of code requirements for a ...