16" x 16" Fire-Rated Insulated Panel - Mud In Flange - Best

16" X 16" Fire-Rated Insulated Access Door with Mud-In Flange 

Benefits: 

• Mud-in Flange 
• 2 Hour Fire-Rating 
• Walls and Ceilings 
• Anti-Corrosive  
• Thermal Insulation  

When it comes to hanging drywall, there are no shortcuts. Ensuring a beautiful, seamless finished product requires attention to detail, patience, and focus. BA-FRI-DF Fire-Rated Insulated Access Door with Mud-In Flange, designed exclusively for fire-rated walls, streamlines your drywall hanging process for maximum efficiency. This access panel is constructed by Best Access Doors of 16-gauge steel and boasts a fire rating of up to 2 hours for inclusion throughout commercial or residential projects.  

BA-FRI-DF is the ideal complement to drywall that is yet to be installed and existing fire-rated drywall structures. BA-FRI-DF features exposed, perforated flanges, which you can tape and mud-in over joints or drywall.  

Once you have taped all your wall joints, apply your compound of choice to the flanges for easy adhesion to your drywall surface. and a beautiful, seamless finish. Once you have completed the process, only the panel door will be visible, for the ultimate finish.  

Why Choose BA-FRI-DF? 

Simplifies Your Mudding Process: BA-FRI-DF's exposed flanges are perforated (beaded) to accept tape and drywall mudding compound for easier adhesion, precision placement, and a polished finish.  

Fire-Rated: BA-FRI-DF is a fire-rated access door that has achieved a fire rating of up to 2 hours on rated, vertical wall assemblies, certified to U.L. standards. 

Self-Latching: The BA-FRI-DF maintains a spring mechanism to ensure hands-free and hassle-free operation, in accordance with NFPA 80 standards.  

Installation Control: Best Access Doors has designed BA-FRI-DF to be installed during your drywall installation process, allowing greater control over exposed joints. The flanges also provide a guide when installing within existing structures.  

Concealed Finish: With perforated outer flanges, you can expect a virtually invisible finish with only the panel door exposed once you have fully installed the unit. 

Thermal Insulation: BA-FRI-DF contains mineral wool insulation, contributing to its fire-rating, while enhancing the thermal properties of your application.  

Helps Towards LEED V4 Credits: This access door will help obtain LEED certification, tax credits, and benefits eligibility.  

Our BA-FRI-DF offers excellent value as an insulated fire-rated access door and supports fire-rated walls with a robust 2.5 " cold-rolled steel frame. The sleek steel finish is well-crafted and a pleasure to handle and install.  

Standard models arrive with a high-quality white powder coat primer that will blend in with drywall. However, if necessary, you can texture, wallpaper, or paint the panel door to suit your decor. 

Where restricted access to internal components is necessary, you can substitute BA-FRI-DF's standard tool key-operated cam and latch (ring operated tool also included) for a; 

• Handle operated slam latch 
• Mortise preparation for cylinder (cylinder optional) 
• Hex head slam latch  
• Mortise deadbolt lock  

Please contact our team to specify your preference, if necessary.  

Standard units over 12" x 12" also have an inside panel release providing convenient and hassle-free access for entries and exits.  

Specifications: 

• Dimensions: 16" X 16"  
• Material: 16-gauge cold rolled steel door and 20-gauge galvanneal steel frame 
• Hinge: Continuous piano hinge  
• Locking Mechanism: Self-latching tool-key operated slam and ring-operated slam latch; both included  
• Flange: 1” exposed, perforated flanges of cold rolled steel  
• Frame: 2-½" in depth made of cold rolled steel  
• Rough Opening: Door sizes + ¼" + 6 mm  
• Finish: High-quality white powder coat primer 
  Note: Masonry anchors included  

• Packaging: Individually wrapped, 1 door per box   

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

Vertical wall assemblies 

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

Certification 

UL 10B (2009), NFPA 252 (2012), CAN/ULC S104 (R1985), CAN/ULC S104 (2010). 

Rating Achieved 

3 hours, neutral/negative pressure 

Maximum size 

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:  

Horizontal ceiling assemblies 

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

Certification 

ASTM E119 (2012), CAN/ULC S101 (2007) 

Rating Achieved 

3 hours in non-combustible construction and 1 hour in combustible construction 

Maximum size 

24" X 36" (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 allowable per ASTM E119 and CAN/ULC S101 

Fortify your fire-rated walls and ceilings with precision by adding BA-FRI-DF Fire-Rated Insulated Access Door with Mud-In Flange by Best Access Doors!   

Did You Know?       

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Product Spec Sheet:
Door size:	16" x 16"
Material:	Galvannealed Steel and Steel
Cross Reference:	Comparison Tool