8" x 8" Fire-Rated Security Access Panel - Best

8” X 8” BA-FRI-HS Fire-Rated Security Access Panel   

Benefits:   

• Heavy-Gauge Protection  
• 2 Hour Fire-Rating  
• Walls and Ceilings  
• Anti-Corrosive   
• Thermal Insulation   

Bolster your applications with the addition of our BA-FRI-HS 8" x 8" Fire-Rated Security Access Panel by Best Access Doors throughout your fire-rated walls and ceilings. BA-FRI-HS' construction of higher-quality, heavier gauge steel with several options for lock preparations where restricted, secure access is required. However, the protection doesn't stop there.    

BA-FRI-HS features mineral wool insulation, providing exceptional thermal resistance and a 2-hour fire rating. As a highly aesthetic access door, BA-FRI-HS contributes as an architectural enhancement, expertly concealing and protecting utilities or precious storage.     

Why Choose BA-FRI-HS?   

Heavy-Gauge Construction: BA-FRI-HS comprises robust, low-gauge steel, making it tough to breach. With multiple options for lock preparations, this model maintains the perfect level of resistance.    

Fire-Rated: BA-FRI-HS 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-HS maintains a spring mechanism to ensure hands-free and hassle-free operation in accordance with NFPA 80 standards.     

Thermal Insulation: BA-FRI-HS 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.   

With a continuous piano hinge, BA-FRI-HS offers a greater extension and opening radius for more thorough inspections, maintenance, or general access. With its white powder coat primer, BA-FRI-HS is built to blend in, with the ability to paint or texture over it for an even more discreet finish.    

Where restricted access to internal components is necessary, you can substitute BA-FRI-HS's standard tool key-operated cam and latch (ring-operated slam latch 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: 8” X 8”  
• Material: 16-gauge cold rolled frame and 14-gauge galvanneal steel door 
• Hinge: Continuous piano hinge  
• Locking Mechanism: Self-latching tool-key operated slam and ring-operated slam latch; both included  
• Flange: 1” exposed 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"X36" (610 mm X 914 mm) (hinges and latches on the side of 36"), tolerance on dimension limitations are more or less 3" (76 mm) as long as the area does not exceed 864 in². 

Temperature rise  

Not applicable  

Within allowable per ASTM E119 and CAN/ULC S101 

Maintain a stronghold by including BA-FRI-HS 8" x 8" Fire Rated Security Access Panel by Best Access Doors.  

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