Why Cold Storage Facilities Require Fire Protection Cold storage warehouses, often designed to preserve perishable goods at extremely low temperatures, are not immune to fire hazards. In fact, the combination of electrical systems, insulation materials, and constant machinery operation can create specific fire risks that differ from those in standard industrial environments. During a recent […]
Map the Codes Before You Buy 1) Identify the governing codes and the room’s occupancy Rule of thumb used by Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs): a 1‑hour fire barrier typically requires a 45‑minute door; a 2‑hour barrier requires a 90‑minute door; a 3‑hour barrier requires a 180‑minute door. Corridor opening protectives are commonly 20‑minute and, in […]
At YK Door Industry, we specialize in manufacturing high-quality fire door hinges as part of our complete fire door production process. As the first fully integrated fire door factory in Asia, we produce durable, UL-certified and CE-marked fire door hinges designed to meet stringent fire door regulations and withstand the demands of fire-rated wood doors, […]
Accident Overview and Casualties Gabriel House Fire: Accident Overview and Casualties The July 13-14, 2025 Gabriel House fire exposed critical safety vulnerabilities in assisted living facilities. As a certified fire door supplier, YK underscores how properly engineered fire barriers could have altered this tragedy’s outcome. Facility Profile & Pre-Fire ConditionsGabriel House had served as a 100-unit […]
Don’t Just Install—Inspect: The Contractor’s Responsibility in Fire Door Safety Fire door inspections are a crucial element in ensuring that buildings remain safe, secure, and compliant with fire safety regulations. As highlighted throughout this article, proper fire door testing involves a comprehensive review of structural integrity, hardware functionality, and compliance with industry standards. Without rigorous […]
At YK Doors, we’ve witnessed a decisive shift: over 120 North American contractors and developers reached out to us last quarter alone, urgently seeking UL-certified fire doors that rigorously comply with NFPA 80 fire rated door requirements. This surge isn’t just data—it reflects a deeper industry struggle to find suppliers who truly master the NFPA fire rated door ecosystem, from seamless certification (UL […]
Selecting the right commercial door is a critical decision that impacts safety, compliance, and long‑term operational costs. With over 25 years in the industry, YK Door Industry has delivered more than 15,000 fire‑rated solutions—including metal fire rated doors, wooden fire doors, and high‑performance steel doors—to landmark projects across 45 countries. From Class A office towers […]
6 Essential Questions Contractors Should Ask Their Fire Door Manufacturer – Insights from YK Fire Door At YK Fire Door, one of the leading China fire door manufacturers, we are often approached by contractors, developers, and real estate professionals with practical yet critical questions before finalizing their fire-rated door procurement. Their concerns are valid—selecting the […]
Introduction: Why Choosing the Right Commercial Door Matters At YK Commercial Door Company, we’ve always known that a door is more than just an entry point—it’s a frontline defense and a statement of our clients’ values. In safety terms, commercial doors must meet rigorous standards to safeguard occupants, whether under the stress of a fire […]