Product Description
Product Spec Sheet: 
24" x 36" Fire Rated Access Panel Insulated - Stainless Steel
Enhance the aesthetic appeal of your applications with the addition of our BAC-FRI-SS 24" x 36" Fire Rated Access Panel Insulated - Stainless Steel by Best Access Doors. BAC-FRI-SS' construction of higher-quality, heavier gauge steel with several options for lock preparations where restricted, secure access is required. However, the protection doesn't stop there.
BAC-FRI-SS features mineral wool insulation, providing exceptional thermal resistance and a 2-hour fire rating within walls and ceilings. As an architecturally pleasing access door, BAC-FRI-SS contributes as an aesthetic enhancement, expertly concealing and protecting utilities in highly aesthetic and hygienic stainless steel.
Why Choose BAC-FRI-SS?
Clean Aesthetics: BAC-FRI-SS is not only highly aesthetic in polished stainless steel, but it also boasts enhanced hygienic properties. Crucial for germ-free environments such as hospitals, labs, and processing facilities.
Fire-Rated: BAC-FRI-SS is a fire-rated access door that has achieved a fire rating of up to 2 hours on rated vertical wall assemblies, certified to U.L. standards.
Self-Latching: The BAC-FRI-SS maintains a spring mechanism to ensure hands-free and hassle-free operation in accordance with NFPA 80 standards.
Thermal Insulation: BAC-FRI-SS contains mineral wool insulation, contributing to its fire-rating while enhancing the thermal properties of your application.
Helps Towards LEED V4 Credits: This access door will help obtain LEED certification, tax credits, and benefits eligibility.
With a continuous piano hinge, BAC-FRI-SS offers a greater extension and opening radius for more thorough inspections, maintenance, or general access.
Where restricted access to internal components is necessary, you can substitute BAC-FRI-SS's standard tool key-operated cam and latch (ring-operated slam latch also included) for a;
- Handle-operated slam latch
- Mortise preparation for cylinder (cylinder optional)
- Hex head slam latch
- Mortise deadbolt lock
Please contact our team to specify your preference, if necessary.
Standard units over 12 "x 12” also have an inside panel release, providing convenient and hassle-free two-way access.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 24" x 36"
- Material: 16-gauge cold rolled frame and 20-gauge galvanneal steel door
- Hinge: Continuous piano hinge
- Locking Mechanism: Self-latching tool-key operated slam and ring-operated slam latch; both included
- Flange: 1” exposed flanges of cold rolled steel
- Frame: 2-½" in depth made of cold rolled steel
- Rough Opening: Door sizes + ¼" + 6 mm
- Finish: Polished #304 stainless steel
Note: Masonry anchors included - Packaging: Individually wrapped, 1 door per box
Fire rated access doors, for vertical use, are subject to the following:
Vertical wall assemblies
Fire rated access doors, for vertical use, are subject to the following:
Certification
UL 10B (2009), NFPA 252 (2012), CAN/ULC S104 (R1985), CAN/ULC S104 (2010).
Rating Achieved
3 hours, neutral/negative pressure
Maximum size
48" x 48" (1219mm x 1219mm), maximum area of 2304 in², tolerance on height and width limitation is 3" (76mm) if the area does not exceed 2304 in².
Temperature rise
250°F (121°C) after 30 minutes and 450°F (232°C) after 60 minutes.
Fire rated access doors, for horizontal use, are subject to the following:
Horizontal ceiling assemblies
Fire rated access doors, for horizontal use, are subject to the following:
Certification
ASTM E119 (2012), CAN/ULC S101 (2007)
Rating Achieved
3 hours in non-combustible construction and 1 hour in combustible construction
Maximum size
24"X36" (610 mm X 914 mm) (hinges and latches on the side of 36"), tolerance on dimension limitations is 3" (76 mm) if the area does not exceed 864 in².
Temperature rise
Within allowable per ASTM E119 and CAN/ULC S101
Maintain a stronghold in style by including BAC-FRI-SS 24" x 36" Fire Rated Access Panel Insulated - Stainless Steel by Best Access Doors.
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