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Fire-Rated Garage Doors

Choose a CornellCookson or Clopay® fire-rated door for maximum protection in emergencies. You'll find fire-rated doors with a range of features to suit virtually any project requirement.

What Is a Fire-Rated Garage Door?

A fire-rated garage door or shutter acts as a barrier to prevent smoke and flames from spreading. These doors have ratings based on how long they can withstand fire. This rating is specified in minutes or hours. 

Fire-rated doors have fire-retardant slats made of durable materials like steel and aluminum. They also typically have smoke seals, which are gaskets that help prevent smoke from getting through openings in the door frame.

Some building codes may require fire-rated garage doors. Choosing fire-rated garage doors can help ensure your building design complies with safety standards.

Fire-Rated Doors and Systems From CornellCookson

CornellCookson has a range of fire shutters and garage doors, including:

  • Roll-up fire doors: These fire-rated doors help to stop the spread of fire and smoke to protect lives and prevent property damage.
  • Fire shutter doors: Our fire-rated shutters close automatically to protect wall openings.
  • Firemiser™insulated fire door: These fire doors have an insulated core for increased energy efficiency.
  • SmokeShield® Fabric Smoke and Fire: This fabric fire curtain allows designers to eliminate the International Building Code (IBC) elevator lobby requirement. It also offers a new way to create a smoke and fire barrier, thanks to our patented GuideLock™️ technology.

These doors provide maximum durability and reliable protection. They are Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-listed with ratings of 45 minutes, 90 minutes, 2 hours, and 4 hours.

CornellCookson fire-rated doors deliver over 50,000 operating cycles with minimal maintenance required. They come with built-in backup batteries, allowing you to operate them even during a power outage. 

Fire-Rated Garage Doors From Clopay

Clopay's roll-up service doors are available in fire-rated models. Their fire-rated options include:

  • Rolling steel fire-rated counter doors.
  • Fire shutters.
  • Insulated rolling steel fire doors.

Depending on the model you choose, these fire doors and shutters are UL- and FM-labeled for anywhere from 45 minutes to four hours of protection. You can use them to secure interior and exterior openings in hospitals, schools, retail facilities, factories, and numerous other commercial buildings.

Fire Shutter Installation

Installing fire-rated doors and shutters is crucial to improve building safety. In the event of a fire, these doors can compartmentalize building areas to isolate the incident. Consider installing fire-rated doors in areas like:

  • Counters: Fire-rated counter shutters prevent the spread of smoke and flames within your building.
  • Maintenance areas: Placing fire-rated doors around maintenance areas can contain fires caused by equipment malfunctions.
  • Elevators: Fire-rated doors can help minimize the spread of smoke, flames, and toxic gases through a building's elevator shaft.

Choose Fire Safety Shutters for Your Project

CornellCookson and Clopay produce high-quality fire-rated products to incorporate into your building design. You can request a quote from a product rep or explore our technical resources to ensure your project goes smoothly. You can also reach out to our Architect Design Support Team today to get help creating a fire-rated door with all the features you need.