Explosion and Fireproof Doors...need some opinions
Explosion and Fireproof Doors...need some opinions
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Hi,
I am in the process of assisting with the design of a building that requires some personnel entry doors that need to withstand an over-pressure of 5 psi and have a 3 hour fire rating. I have done some preliminary research and found some vendors, however I am curious to know what organizations are responsible for qualifying these types of things (e.g. NFPA, ASTM).
Also, I need to learn more about the different types of sealing technology that goes into making sure these doors stay sealed against the over pressure.
Anyone out there care to assist me?
I am in the process of assisting with the design of a building that requires some personnel entry doors that need to withstand an over-pressure of 5 psi and have a 3 hour fire rating. I have done some preliminary research and found some vendors, however I am curious to know what organizations are responsible for qualifying these types of things (e.g. NFPA, ASTM).
Also, I need to learn more about the different types of sealing technology that goes into making sure these doors stay sealed against the over pressure.
Anyone out there care to assist me?





RE: Explosion and Fireproof Doors...need some opinions
RE: Explosion and Fireproof Doors...need some opinions
I've found some for my purpose from adalet, killark, akron electric...
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RE: Explosion and Fireproof Doors...need some opinions
Prior to that I worked at a place making exposive products. They built a new propellant manufacturing facility with "soft" doors in the event of a detonation. The "soft" doors would blow out easily in the event of an explosion and keep the structure intact. The "soft" doors weren't as soft as they thought and the inevitable explosion destroyed the building because the pressure wasn't released in time.
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