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14" x 14" ADC-BAC-FRI-DF Fire-Rated Insulated Access Door with Mud-In Flange
When hanging drywall, there are no shortcuts; achieving a smooth finish requires careful attention, patience, and focus. The 14" x 14" ADC-BAC-FRI-DF Fire-Rated Insulated Access Door with Mud-In Flange is specifically designed for fire-rated walls—making the drywall hanging process more efficient. Made of sturdy 16-gauge steel, it has a fire rating of up to 2 hours for commercial and residential projects.
Whether you're installing new drywall or working with existing fire-rated structures, the ADC-BAC-FRI-DF is a perfect fit. It has exposed, perforated flanges that can be taped and mudded over joints or drywall.
After taping the joints, apply your chosen compound to the flanges for easy adhesion to the drywall surface, resulting in a beautiful, seamless finish. Once the process is complete, only the panel door is visible, giving a polished appearance.
Why You Should Choose the 14" x 14" ADC-BAC-FRI-DF:
- Streamlines Mudding: ADC-BAC-FRI-DF simplifies the mudding process with its exposed flanges, perforated to accept tape and drywall mudding compound. This design ensures easier adhesion, precise placement, and a polished finish.
- Fire-Rated Assurance: FRI-DF is a fire-rated access door, holding a fire rating of up to 2 hours on rated vertical wall assemblies, certified to U.L. standards.
- Self-Latching Convenience: Following NFPA 80 standards, FRI-DF features a self-latching mechanism, providing hands-free and hassle-free operation through its spring mechanism.
- Installation Control: Designed for installation during the drywall installation process, FRI-DF allows greater control over exposed joints. The flanges serve as guides when installing within existing structures.
- Concealed Elegance: FRI-DF ensures a nearly invisible finish with perforated outer flanges, leaving only the panel door exposed once fully installed.
- Thermal Insulation: FRI-DF incorporates mineral wool insulation, enhancing its fire rating and improving your application's thermal properties.
- LEED Certification Support: This access door contributes to LEED certification, tax credits, and eligibility for benefits, aligning with LEED V4 credits.
The ADC-BAC-FRI fire-rated access door ensures safety with a 2" thick mineral-insulated, self-latching panel door made from 16 and 20-gauge cold-rolled steel. It helps preserve integrity during emergencies and limits the spread of smoke and flames.
The 2 1/2-inch frame is thicker than most, transforming a roughly cut installation into a polished addition to your portfolio. FRI comes ready for use with a high-quality white powder coat primer, allowing easy customization for a perfect blend.
Product Specifications:
- Dimensions: 14" x 14"
- Material: 16-gauge cold-rolled steel door and 20-gauge galvanneal steel frame.
- Hinge: Continuous piano hinge.
- Locking Mechanism: Self-latching tool-key-operated slam and ring-operated slam latch, both included.
- Flange: 1” exposed, perforated flanges of cold-rolled steel.
- Frame: 2½" in depth made of cold-rolled steel.
- Rough Opening: Door sizes + ¼" +6mm.
- Finish: High-quality white powder coat primer. Note: Masonry anchors are included.
- Packaging: Individually wrapped, 1 door per box.
Fire-rated access doors designed for vertical use must adhere to the following specifications:
- Certification: These doors must comply with certification standards, including U.L. 10B (2009), NFPA 252 (2012), CAN/ULC S104 (R1985), and CAN/ULC S104 (2010).
- Rating Achieved: The achieved fire rating is 3 hours under neutral/negative pressure conditions.
- Maximum Size: The doors should not exceed dimensions of 48" x 48" (1219mm x 1219mm), with a maximum area of 2304 in². There is a tolerance of more or less 3" (76mm) on height and width limitations, provided the total area remains within the 2304 in² limit.
- Temperature Rise: After 30 minutes, the temperature rise should be 250°F (121°C), increasing to 450°F (232°C) after 60 minutes.
For fire-rated access doors intended for horizontal use, the following criteria apply:
- Certification: They must be certified according to ASTM E119 (2012) and CAN/ULC S101 (2007) standards.
- Rating Achieved: In non-combustible construction, the doors achieve a 3-hour rating, and in combustible construction, the number goes down to a 1-hour rating.
- Maximum Size: The doors should not exceed 24" x 36" (610 mm x 914 mm) with hinges and latches on the side of 36". There is a tolerance of more or less 3" (76 mm) on dimension limitations, provided the total area remains within 864 in².
- Temperature Rise: The doors must comply with allowable temperature rise standards as per ASTM E119 and CAN/ULC S101.
At Access Doors Canada, we take pride in ensuring our customers are fully satisfied with our products. Just choose the size and customization that fits your construction needs. Contact us to request a quote or call us at (800) 679-3405. Our team of experts is ready to answer your questions.
