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Description
18" x 18" Fire-Rated Non-Insulated Access Panel
If you require a fire-rated access solution that prioritizes easy installation, your search ends here! Meet the BA-FRN 18" x 18" Fire-Rated Non-Insulated Access Panel by Best Access Doors, designed to provide essential fire protection while streamlining your workflow and remaining budget-friendly. BA-FRN effectively:
- Conceals electrical panels and wiring for easy maintenance behind fire-rated walls.
- Provides access points for plumbing lines and valves while maintaining fire protection.
- Ideal for non-conditioned spaces like mechanical rooms, facilitating inspections and repairs.
- Simplifies visual inspections of critical building systems within fire-rated walls.
What Makes BA-FRN the Right Choice?
Ideal for Non-Conditioned Spaces: BA-FRN is perfect for mechanical rooms or crawlspaces where thermal insulation is not required, but access to critical systems is essential.
Streamlined Inspection of Building Systems: BA-FRN simplifies visual inspections of ductwork and other building systems within fire-rated walls for proactive maintenance.
The Cost-Effective Solution: BA-FRN is a budget-friendly option without insulation, prioritizing affordability without compromising safety.
Lightweight Design: This model's user-friendly design is easy to handle and install, especially in challenging spaces, making it highly adaptable.
Uncompromised Fire Protection: BA-FRN meets stringent fire safety standards while providing peace of mind and superior protection.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 18" x 18"
- Material:16 gauge cold rolled steel
- Hinge: Continuous piano hinge. Hinge location: Hinges must be located on the second dimension (height)
- Locking mechanism: Self-latching tool-key operated slam latch and ring operated slam latch, both included
- Flange: 1" exposed flange
- Frame: 2½ " in depth, made of cold rolled steel
- Rough opening: Door sizes + ¼" or + 6mm
- Inside panel release: Mechanisms to allow panels to open from inside, standard on all doors over 12" X 12 inches
- Finish: High quality white powder coat primer.
- 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 UL 10B (2009), NFPA 252 (2012), CAN/ULC S104 (R1985), CAN/ULC S104 (2010).
Rating Achieved: 1-½ hours, neutral/negative pressure
Maximum size: 36" x 36" (914 mm x 914 mm), maximum area of 1296 in², tolerance on height and width limitation is more or less 3" (76mm) as long as the area does not exceed 1296 in².
Temperature rise: No rating achieved
Don't let fire safety become a hurdle in your project. The BA-FRN 18" x 18" Fire-Rated Non-Insulated Access Panel by Best Access Doors offers a winning combination of affordability, ease of installation, and essential fire protection.
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