Fire-Rated Access Doors

For areas that are regularly exposed to heat, such as exhaust systems in commercial kitchens, fire-rated access doors are the appropriate choice. These doors help slow the spread of fire and smoke from one space to another for a limited period.

Our wide range of product selection includes fire-rated access doors for installation across all surfaces, walls, ceilings, drywall, recessed walls, floors, plaster, and grease ducts, as well as applications where security is a factor. All products apply to a variety of commercial, industrial, and residential projects.

We offer fire-rated insulated access doors with a stainless-steel flange that can be used on fire-rated walls and ceilings. Our insulated models are built with 2" thick mineral wool and come with a 1" flange for a straightforward flush installation on most surfaces. Optional features such as a ring or tool-key operated slam latch, a key-operated slam latch, and a mortise deadbolt, with or without cylinder, are available on select models. Stainless steel fire-rated doors are also offered as ready-to-ship options for select sizes.

How Fire-Rated Access Doors Are Used and Why They Matter

Fire-rated access doors serve a dual role in commercial construction. They provide a rated barrier that helps slow the spread of fire and smoke through a building, giving occupants added time to evacuate, while still allowing convenient access to the systems concealed behind them. That combination is what makes them a standard requirement in fire-resistance-rated walls and ceilings, where an unrated opening would compromise the integrity of the surrounding assembly.

Because they are built into the structure itself, fire-rated access doors and panels appear across a wide range of applications. You will find them in drywall and plaster assemblies, ceilings and attics, and walls throughout commercial, institutional, and multi-residential projects. They provide maintenance access to plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems, as well as shafts, grease ducts, and other concealed spaces that still need to meet the rating of the assembly around them. Selecting the right door for each location keeps that rated assembly continuous while keeping the systems behind it serviceable.

The Range of Fire-Rated Products Available

Our fire-rated selection covers the full range of assemblies and applications you are likely to encounter on a project. That includes insulated and uninsulated models, options for all surfaces, and specialized products such as grease duct access doors and units built for plaster installations. Sizes, ratings, and finishes vary across the range, so you can match a door to the specific opening, fire-resistance rating, and installation location your project calls for.

If you have an unusual opening or a rating you cannot match to a standard model, our team can help you find the right product or a custom option.

Not Sure Which Fire-Rated Access Door Is Right for Your Project?

Fire-rated access panels must match the wall or ceiling assembly, rating requirement, size, and installation location. If you are unsure, contact our team before ordering so we can help confirm the right model. You can also request a quote and we will help you find the correct product for your project.