HM Frame/Door Recommendation

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The short question is that I’m looking for a Hollow Metal Door Frame/Sidelight Manufacturer that makes a good looking narrow frame. Any ideas? Trying to stay away from the K12 aesthetic.

The longer version of the story is that I have a condition where I need to separate an elevator lobby from a parking level for smoke. The door is in a smoke partition so it has to have an S label and be tested to UL 1784. SmokeGuards/Second Swinging Door is not an option.

The problem is that NO Aluminum SF manufacturers have done this, except for a few hospital slider assemblies.

Ideally, we want aluminum, but its probably not happening anytime soon.

Here’s the code path for those that are interested.

Hoistway Opening Protection Required: https://up.codes/viewer/north_carolina/ibc-2015/chapter/30/elevators-and-conveying-systems#3006.2

Hoistway Protection Options (Option 2): https://up.codes/viewer/north_carolina/ibc-2015/chapter/30/elevators-and-conveying-systems#3006.3

Smoke and Draft Control Door Required in Smoke Partition: https://up.codes/viewer/north_carolina/ibc-2015/chapter/7/fire-and-smoke-protection-features#710.5.2.2

S Label Required: https://up.codes/viewer/north_carolina/ibc-2015/chapter/7/fire-and-smoke-protection-features#710.5.2.2.1

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I think most manufacturers offer frames with a narrow 1-inch face dimension that can be fire rated. I just looked at the Steelcraft website and found their FN series. This seems to only be offered as a KD product but I did not do extensive research.

3

Contact SDI or HMMA for further information.

4

Here’s an article from Lori Greene (five years old, but updated in 2019)

https://idighardware.com/2015/11/decoded-smoke-door-requirements-of-the-2015-international-building-code/

Reach out to Lori if you have questions.