Pressed Steel Fire Window Frame (14, 16 gauge) (Welded Up) for installation in 1 hour locations in steel/wood stud drywall or masonry openings.
Limitations: "Firelite" listed glazing or equivalent must be used. Prior approval must be obtained from the Authority Having Jurisdiction as applicable code requirements may vary. All listing conditions for glazing must be satisfied.
Sizes and Ratings for Visible Glazing:
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|
Maximum Clearview Sizes |
|
Applications |
Fire Rating |
Total Area |
Width |
Height |
Stop
Height |
|
Steel Door Vision Panels |
20 min. |
2856 sq.in. |
34" |
81" |
0.625 |
| Steel Door Vision Panels |
45 min |
2856 sq.in. |
34" |
84" |
0.625 |
| Steel Door Vision Panels |
60 & 90 min. |
1716 sq.in. |
12" |
46" |
0.625 |
|
Windows/ Transoms |
20 & 45 min. |
3528 per panel |
98" |
36" |
0.625 |
|
Sidelights |
20 & 45 min. |
4608 per panel |
48" |
96" |
0.625 |
Note: Code requirements may limit use in applications involving fire ratings of 1 hour or greater duration. Such use is subject to the approval of the Authority Having Jurisdictions. The aforementioned values are applicable solely for fire ratings.
Frame Details (for Transom/Sidelight/Fire Window Frames):
| Total Maximum Width: |
12'8" drywall, 13'6" masonry |
| Total Maximum Height: |
11'4" drywall, 12'0" masonry |
| Material: |
16 gauge steel (0.060" ± 0.007) |
| Construction: |
Welded construction (K-D frames are not acceptable) |
| Stop Height: |
5/8" |
| Glazing Beads: |
18 Gauge Steel (0.048 ± 0.007) |
| Glazing Compound: |
Pemko's Fireglaze Compound (FG3000) |
| Glass: |
Pilkington's 1/4" (6.4mm) Georgian or Diamond Polished Wire Glass |
Evaluated to the following:
Unless otherwise noted, assemblies in this section have been evaluated for conformance to the following standards:
ASTM-E163, Methods of Fire Tests of Fire Window Assemblies.
CAN/ULC-S106, Standard Method for Fire Tests of Window & Glass Block Assemblies.
NFPA-257, Standard Method for Fire Tests of Fire Window Assemblies.
UBC-7-4-94, Uniform Building Code.
UL-9, Fire Tests of Window Assemblies.
and are installed, unless otherwise noted, in accordance with the following:
NFPA-80, Fire Doors & Windows.
Manufacturer's Instructions:
Listed maximum sizes of lights are based on sizes tested and may exceed local code requirements.
All assemblies are identified by a label or marking bearing the wording "Listed Fire Window Frame", a time interval, a serial number and the WHI Certification Mark.
