YK Fire Door: Premier UL fire door manufacturer Elevating Global Safety Standards As a cornerstone of passive fire protection, UL-certified fire doors play a pivotal role in safeguarding lives and assets by containing flames, smoke, and toxic gases. Among China’s leading innovators, YK Door Industry Co., Ltd. stands out as a trusted UL fire door […]
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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:
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Furnace exposure (up to 1925°F for 3 hours)
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Hose stream test (30 psi water impact post-fire)
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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:
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20-minute (limited combustible walls)
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45/60-minute (general use)
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90/180-minute (high-risk areas)
2. Construction & Materials for UL Doors
Component | Requirement | YK’s Solution |
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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 |
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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:
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Single door assembly meeting UL + EN + GB standards
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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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UL Certification for Fire Doors: UL 10B and UL 10C Fire Resistance Tests As a trusted fire door manufacturer, YK Fire Door Supplier ensures that its products meet global standards, including UL certifications, which are recognized benchmarks for fire safety. The two primary UL standards for fire-rated doors, UL 10B and UL 10C, address the […]
Understanding the Production Process of Fire Door Frames As a leading fire door manufacturer in China, Henan YK Door Industry Co., Ltd. emphasizes the importance of a rigorous production process to ensure the highest safety standards in our fire door frames. Here, we break down the steps involved in the manufacturing of our high-quality fire […]
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