20" x 36" 3 Hour Fire-Rated Access Panels for Walls

BA-FD3W 3-Hour Oversized Fire-Rated Access Panel for Walls    

Oversized access doors such as BA-FD3W 20" x 36" - 3-Hour Fire-Rated Access Panel for Walls by Best Access Doors are your ideal solution for gypsum drywall and masonry structures where reliable and secure access is required.  BA-FD3W features a significantly larger opening, perfect for accessing large segments of HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical components. Its white powder coat finish readily accepts paint, wallpaper, or textures for unnoticeable installations in schools, hospitals, hotels, and other public and commercial spaces.    

Why Choose BA-FD3W?    

3-Hour Fire-Rating: BA-FD3W has 2 ½" thick high-temperature insulation and 22–gauge steel liner, factory inspected by Warnock Hersey.    

Greater Access: BA-FD3W are larger and more robust than standard access doors, offering more access and more comfortable inspections.    

Self-Closing, Self-Latching: BA-FD3W is NFPA compliant, with a dual-purpose concealed panel door closer, allowing a fixed opening to 90 degrees.    

Galvanized Steel Construction: BA- FD3W is made entirely of durable galvanized steel, with a zinc coating for greater corrosion resistance and less maintenance required.    

BA-FD3W's concealed continuous rod hinge allows the door leaf to open 90 degrees. With a self-closing spring along its inner leaf panel, this self-latching access door complies with NFPA 80 standards. The model's 2 ½" thick high-temperature insulation is reinforced with a 22-gauge steel liner for a 3-hour fire resistance rating.    

This premium access door offers several latch and lock options and is essential to electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians who require a wider field of view and greater access.   

Standard models are equipped with flush 1/8" Allen key with alternatives such as a:   

• Knurled (turn) knob    
• 1 1/8" Mortise lock and cylinder    
• Non-Locking Handle    

Specifications:    

• Dimensions: 20" x 36”    
• Frame: 16-gauge galvannealed steel, with 3 1/4" depth   
  Note: Models 40" x 40" have a 14-gauge steel frame. 
  
• Flange: 7/8” (1 ¼" for models greater than 30” x 48”)   
• Door: 18-gauge with 22-gauge steel liner and 2 ½" thick insulation   
• Hinge: Concealed continuous rod hinge   
  Note: models over 48" equipped with continuous piano hinge   
  Lock and Latch: 1/4" flush Allen key with a self-latching mechanism    
• Material: Satin-finished galvannealed steel with rust-inhibitive white powder coat finish     
  Note: Air-tight gasketing is optional and available at an additional cost   

Fortify your walled structures with the BA-FD3W 20" x 36" - 3-Hour Fire-Rated Access Panel for Walls by Best Access Doors.   

Build With the Best!    

At Best Access Doors, only the best will do. Our catalog is filled with the highest-quality access doors, floor hatches, smoke vents, and more!   

Connect with our knowledgeable team of experts to handle custom size requests, alternate locks and latches, or any general questions! Call us at (800)-483-0823.