Door leaves and side panels that are in excess of 450mm wide must be provided with viewing panels giving a zone of visibility between 500mm and 1500mm from floor level as illustrated below.
Standard vision panel door.
Bead 1 foil wrapped mdf bead see pic.
Glazed vision panels are offered under the ifc certification scheme.
Our standard single glazed vision panels are all made with 6 38mm laminate.
The vision panel may be a single panel or may be interrupted between 800mm and 1150mm to accommodate a horizontal mid rail if necessary.
This proven method clearly identifies the correct procedure for glazing fire doors.
We offer two standard beading options either internal or external please note glass is not provided and the design is able to incorporate safety glass compliant with nzs 4223 3.
A bead 2 pre lacquered timber bead.
The 2012 ibc model building code contains size limits for vision panels in a 60 or 90 minute door.
Screw fixing can be accommodated also.
If you require a thicker glass for acoustic or security please contact our team to find a solution that will best suit.
Size limits for vision panels.
Size limits for vision panels in 60 or 90 minute doors.
Our vision panel doors can be manufactured with flush grooved or pressed panel finish and are available in moisture resistant mr particle board solid core.
All provide fd60 rating.
Standard vision panels will suit doors from 32 45mm in thickness.
2012 ibc clarifies that if a vision panel in a 60 or 90 minute door is over the size limit of 100 sq inches the fire rated glass must be fire resistive.
These include a hardware bolection bead flush bead and steel trim option.
Our custom panels can accommodate any glass up to 6 5mm to fit into this framing.