Seeing a friend or neighbor’s home or business suffer the devastation of a fire is deeply troubling, and may make you wonder what fire safety mechanisms are in place at your property. Adding fire-rated doors is a simple place to start to protect your investments.
The R. J. Lock and Security team can consult on your residential or commercial project, showing you which existing doors are likely fire-rated and where fire doors may be most effective for the security of your home or business near Ocean City, MD.
How Fire-Rated Doors Protect Your Residential or Commercial Property
What is a Fire-Rated Door?
Fire-rated doors are made of materials that will resist heat, smoke, and flames for a certain amount of time—ideally long enough to keep the fire from spreading until help arrives. Typically, fire-rated doors are composed of steel or solid wood, with a fire-resistant core.
Are All Exterior Doors Fire-Rated?
Some are, but not all. Fire-rated exterior doors are used when there’s a building code requirement to prevent the spread of fire from one part of a building to another. This is common in commercial buildings, multi-family units or apartments, or homes located near fire-prone areas.
Where Are the Best Places to Put Fire-Rated Doors?
Every property has different challenges and risks. A security expert from R.J. Lock & Security can review your home or commercial layout and make recommendations for fire protection. Most often, fire-rated doors are used in entries and exits, between units or sections of a building, in hallways, utility, or server rooms, among other locations.
R.J. Lock & Security has proudly served homeowners and businesses in the Ocean City and Salisbury, MD area for over 35 years. Trust our team to steer you in the right direction for security, fire safety, and locksmithing.
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