This guide explains UL marking and application requirements for fire-rated doors, windows, and hardware, as well as means of egress and windstorm assemblies.
This document serves as a guide for code authorities, architects, contractors, and installers regarding the marking and application of doors, windows, and related hardware certified by UL. It covers fire-resistance-rated assemblies, smoke barriers, opening protectives, means of egress, and windstorm-rated assemblies. The guide helps users understand the basic components of these assemblies in association with applicable codes and standards to facilitate safe, code-compliant installations.
The guide covers fire doors and frames, fire windows and frames, leakage rated door and window assemblies, and related hardware certified for use as part of a building's means of egress system or for resistance from wind-borne debris.
Doors, windows, and related hardware certified by UL to provide protection against burglary, robbery, or theft are not covered in this document.
This guide is developed for use by code authorities, architects, contractors, installers, and other interested parties.