Product Description
Product Spec Sheet: 
8" x 8" Fire-Rated Insulated Access Panel
When it comes to hanging drywall, there are no shortcuts. Ensuring a beautiful, seamless finished product requires attention to detail, patience, and focus. BAC-FRI 8" x 8" Fire-Rated Insulated Access Panel, designed for fire-rated walls, streamlines your installation process for maximum efficiency.
BAC-FRI makes installations easier with a 1” exposed flange that facilitates a more secure installation with enhanced structural support within drywalls and ceilings.
This access panel is constructed by Best Access Doors of robust and durable steel and boasts a fire rating of up to 2 hours for inclusion throughout commercial or residential projects.
Get to Know BAC-FRI
Fire-Rated: BAC-FRI is a fire-rated access door that has achieved a fire rating of up to 2 hours on rated vertical walls or ceilings, certified to U.L. standards.
Self-Latching: The BAC-FRI maintains a spring mechanism to ensure hands-free and hassle-free operation in accordance with NFPA 80 standards.
Durable Construction: BAC-FRI comprises cold-rolled steel, resistant to rust, corrosion, and wear due to frequent use.
Thermal Insulation: BAC-FRI 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.
BAC-FRI offers excellent value as an insulated fire-rated access door and supports fire-rated walls with a robust 2.5 "cold-rolled steel frame. The sleek steel finish is well-crafted and a pleasure to handle and install.
Standard models arrive with a high-quality white powder coat primer that will blend in with drywall. However, if necessary, you can texture, wallpaper, or paint the panel door to suit your decor.
Where restricted access to internal components is necessary, you can substitute BAC-FRI'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 access for entries and exits.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 8" x 8"
- 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: 22-gauge galvanized steel
- Frame: 2-½" in depth made of cold rolled steel
- Rough Opening: Door sizes + ¼" + 6 mm
- Finish: High-quality white powder coat primer
- 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
U.L. 10B (2009), NFPA 252 (2012), CAN/ULC S104 (R1985), CAN/ULC S104 (2010).
Rating Achieved
3 hours, neutral/negative pressure
Maximum Size
8" x 8" (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
Fortify your fire-rated walls and ceilings with precision by adding BAC-FRI 8" x 8" Fire-Rated Insulated Access Panel by Best Access Doors!
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