Fire-rated doors are designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke in a building. Depending on the location and type of the door, smoke seals may or may not be required.
Smoke seals are required on fire-rated doors. Smoke seals are designed to fill the gaps between a door’s leaf and frame and expand under heat. This gasket system prevents smoke and fire from getting to other parts of your building through infiltration. They offer a lot to the safety of your building’s design, but are they required? In some situations and types of buildings, gaskets are almost always required. Preventing the passage of smoke and fire to other parts of your building is crucial, and in some cases, life-saving.
