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Floor Door Stops

Section 19.3.6.3.10 of the 2012 Life Safety Code says corridor doors shall not be held open by any device other than those that release when the door is pushed or pulled.

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Fire Door Caulk

Most fire-caulk fire-stop materials are not UL listed for use on a fire-rated door assembly.

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Protective Plates on Fire Doors

According to NFPA 80-2010, section 6.4.5, factory-installed protection plates shall be installed in accordance with the listing of the door.

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Window Film

Is it permissible to place window film over rated glass assemblies on fire-rated doors, so you cannot look through them?

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