Fire-Rated Insulated Access Door with Drywall Flange

Choose the Fire-Rated Insulated Access Door with Drywall Bead Flange, the PFI-GYP from Cendrex. This model, suitable for use on fire-rated walls and ceilings, is designed to receive a gypsum panel that seamlessly blends with the surface. The drywall bead flange is not exposed once the drywall compound is applied.

Contractors, architects, engineers, and industry professionals regularly choose our PFI-GYP model for its fire-rated features and durability.

Ideal for fire-rated gypsum surfaces, such as drywall walls or ceilings in commercial and residential environments, like medical equipment storage areas in hospitals, classrooms, school libraries, computer or server rooms, all while preserving the aesthetic integrity of your design.

Key Features

• Fire-Rated Insulation: Designed for fire-rated ceilings and walls.
• Automatic Locking Mechanism: Once installation is complete and the provided springs are attached to the back of the panel, the door closes and locks automatically.
• Interior Unlocking: All doors larger than 12" x 12" are equipped with the interior panel opening feature for added convenience and accessibility.

Technical Details

• Installation: Suitable for installation on fire-rated gypsum walls and ceilings.
• Material: Made of 20-gauge satin-coated steel for the door and 16-gauge cold-rolled steel for the frame.
• Locking Mechanism: Self-latching tool-key operated slam latch and ring operated slam latch, both included.
• Hinge: Includes a continuous piano hinge. Hinge location: They are located on the second dimension (height).
• Flange: 22-gauge galvanized steel, 1 ⅛" drywall bead flange.
• Frame: 2½ " in depth, made of cold rolled steel.
• Rough Opening: Door dimensions + ¼ inch or + 6mm.
• Insulation: 2-inch fire-rated mineral wool.
• Inside Panel Release: Mechanisms allowing the opening of panels from the inside, standard for all fire-rated doors larger than 12 inches x 12 inches.
• Finish: High-quality white powder coat primer.
• Packaging: Individually packaged, 1 door per box.

Fire-rated access doors, for vertical use, are subject to the following conditions:

• Certifications: UL 10B (2008) (R2020), NFPA 252 (2022), CAN/ULC S104 (2015) (R2020).
• Rating Achieved: 3 hours neutral/negative pressure.
• Maximum Dimension 48" x 48" (1219mm x 1219mm), maximum area of 2304 in², tolerance on height and width limitation is more or less 3" (76mm) as long as the area does not exceed 2304 in².
• Temperature Rise: 250°F (121°C) after 30 minutes and 450°F (232°C) after 60 minutes.

Fire-rated access doors, for horizontal use, are subject to the following conditions:

• Certifications: ASTM E119 (2020), ASTM E119 (2024), CAN/ULC S101 (2014).
• Rating Achieved: 3 hours in non-combustible construction and 1 hour in combustible construction.
• Maximum Dimension: 24"X36" (610 mm X 914 mm) (hinges and latches on the side of 36"), tolerance on dimension limitations is more or less 3" (76 mm) as long as the area does not exceed 864 in².
• Temperature Rise: Within limits established by ASTM E119 and CAN/ULC S101 standards.

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