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UL Certified Fire Doors: Meeting the Highest US Safety Standards

As a leading UL fire door manufacturer in China, YK Commercial Door Company produces UL 10C and UL 10B certified fire-rated doors that comply with strict North American safety requirements. Our doors undergo rigorous third-party testing to ensure reliable protection for commercial and residential buildings.


1. UL Fire Door Certifications Overview

A. UL 10C (Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests)

✔ Most Common Certification for modern fire doors
✔ Testing Includes:

  • Furnace exposure (up to 1925°F for 3 hours)

  • Hose stream test (30 psi water impact post-fire)

  • Load-bearing capacity during fire conditions

B. UL 10B (Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies)

✔ Older Standard (still accepted in some jurisdictions)
✔ Negative Pressure Testing (different furnace method)

YK’s UL Door Ratings:

  • 20-minute (limited combustible walls)

  • 45/60-minute (general use)

  • 90/180-minute (high-risk areas)


2. Construction & Materials for UL Doors

Component Requirement YK’s Solution
Door Core Non-combustible or fire-retardant Mineral wool or treated wood
Steel Thickness Min. 20 gauge (0.9mm) 18 gauge (1.2mm) standard
Seals Intumescent strips 3M™ Fire Barrier Sealant
Hardware UL-listed hinges/closers LCN 4040 closer series

3. UL Door Applications in North America

A. Commercial Buildings

✔ Stairwells – 90-minute rated doors
✔ Elevator Lobbies – 60-minute fire/smoke assemblies

B. Industrial Facilities

✔ Electrical Rooms – 3-hour rated doors
✔ Chemical Storage – Fire + corrosion-resistant models

C. Residential High-Rises

✔ Apartment Entry Doors – 20-minute fire/smoke control


4. UL vs Other Fire Door Standards

Standard Region Key Difference from UL
EN 1634 Europe No hose stream test required
GB 12955 China Additional seismic requirements
BS 476 UK Different furnace temperature curve

YK’s Multi-Certification Doors:

  • Single door assembly meeting UL + EN + GB standards

  • Cost savings for global projects


5. Why Choose YK’s UL Fire Doors?

✅ Direct Factory Pricing – 30% lower than US manufacturers
✅ Fast Lead Times – 45 days for standard UL 10C doors
✅ Complete Documentation – UL certification files, installation manuals
✅ Custom Engineering – Non-standard sizes up to 4′ x 10′

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