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Fire Rated Door Drop Testing Guide | Cornell Iron
March 20, 2023
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 16,600 injuries were sustained and 14.8 billion dollars were lost due to fires in the United States in 2019. Fires in both residential and commercial buildings are unfortunately a prevalent issue. What if there was a way to possibly reduce the effects of fire in your building, slowing or even stopping the spread? Fire-rated products do their part to protect your building, but there’s also expectations on your end to ensure they’re working properly. This includes daily once overs to ensure nothing is amiss. You may also be familiar with periodic inspections, commonly referred to as drop testing your fire doors.
READ MORELooming Parking Needs in an Increasingly Urbanized World
March 18, 2023
Our world is changing. Quickly. Exponential population growth around the globe is fueling urbanization. At the same time, car ownership continues to increase and the job of creating cohesive, livable and safe places for us to live, work and shop is more difficult.
Protect Your Building Against High Winds & Hurricanes
March 18, 2023
Strong winds rip down empty streets, destroying everything in their path. Floods ruin homes and businesses. Rip currents rage in the oceans along the coast. Sound like a scene from a nightmare? It is, and during a hurricane, it is an unfortunate, scary reality for many. In this situation, the last thing you want to be thinking about is if your rolling doors will hold up under wind pressure of anywhere from 74 to 180 miles per hour.
