16" x 16" BA-SSD Smoke Seal Door - Non-Fire-Rated for Walls and Ceilings
The 16" x 16" BA-SSD Smoke Seal Door is designed for commercial walls and ceilings where a gasketed access panel helps limit air and smoke migration without requiring a fire-rated assembly.
Ideal for controlled interior environments, it provides convenient access to concealed building systems while maintaining a clean, professional appearance.
Why Choose 16" x 16" BA-SSD Smoke Seal Door?
Tight Gasketed Seal: A full-perimeter adhesive-backed silicone bulb gasket seats between the door and frame to help restrict air and smoke passage through the opening.
Universal Surface Fit: The 1" wide exposed mounting flange overlaps the opening perimeter for a clean, finished border on a range of wall and ceiling surfaces.
Rigid 18-Gauge Construction: An 18-gauge steel door and frame with reinforced edges holds its shape through repeated service access.
Concealed Hinge: Provides smooth operation while maintaining a clean, low-profile appearance in finished commercial interiors.
Screwdriver Cam Latch: Comes standard with a stainless steel screwdriver-operated cam latch, with keyed and security-head options available.
Field-Ready Finish: Ships with a white baked prime coat suitable for field painting to match the surrounding surface.
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What Are the Key Product Specifications for the BA-SSD?
Door Size: 16" x 16"
Weight: 4 to 20.5 lbs (varies by size)
Material: 18-gauge steel door and 18-gauge mounting frame
Flange: 1" wide
Gasket: Adhesive-backed silicone bulb gasket, full perimeter
What to Know About Rough Opening and Installation Requirements?
Required Rough Opening
The BA-SSD requires a wall or ceiling opening 3/8" (9 mm) larger than the nominal door size. Its 1-inch exposed flange overlaps the perimeter of the opening, helping cover minor cut variations.
Compatible Applications
This model is designed for non-rated interior walls and ceilings. Typical surfaces include:
Interior walls
Ceilings
Finished partitions requiring a gasketed seal
Installation Notes
The gasket is factory-installed around the perimeter and needs no field adjustment.
The screwdriver-operated cam latch works with a standard flathead screwdriver.
The concealed hinge is factory-set and does not require field adjustment.
The white prime coat is suitable for field painting after installation.
The BA-SSD is typically specified by architects, general contractors, mechanical and electrical subcontractors, and facility managers who need clean, sealed access in controlled interior environments.
Common applications include:
Laboratories and clean rooms - gasketed access where air movement is managed
Hospitals and healthcare facilities - controlled-environment access in clinical areas
Commercial offices - sealed access in finished walls and ceilings
Schools and universities - service access in corridors and utility areas
Food processing and pharmaceutical spaces - sealed utility access
Important note: The BA-SSD is not tested for air penetration. For an access door that has been tested for air and water penetration, please see BA-ATWT model.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smoke Seal Access Doors
1. What does 'smoke seal' mean on this access door?
It refers to the full-perimeter gasket that helps restrict air and smoke passage through the opening. The door supports cleaner separation between spaces but is not fire-rated.
2. Is the BA-SSD fire-rated?
No. This is a non-rated gasketed access door. For openings in a fire-rated assembly, specify a door tested and labeled for that rating.
3. Where is a gasketed access door typically used?
Common uses include clean rooms, laboratories, operating rooms, and other controlled environments where limiting air and smoke movement through the opening is important.
4. Can I get this door in stainless steel?
Yes. Type 304 stainless steel with a #4 satin polish is available and must be specified at the time of order for environments needing added corrosion resistance.
5. Why buy access doors from Best Access Doors instead of a general marketplace?
Best Access Doors specializes exclusively in access doors and panels, so you get direct access to product specialists who can verify sizing, gasketing, and latch options for your specific application.
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