Description
The Fire Rated Steel Door MEK-1005 is a galvanised steel door assembly that slows the spread of fire and smoke between building compartments. It meets NFPA 80 and follows UL 10B and UL 10C, with additional reference to BS 476 Part 22 and BS EN 1634-1. Available from MEK Uganda, it suits stairwells, plant rooms, corridors and building separation walls.
Key Features
- Rating options matched to location, from corridor partitions to walls separating buildings
- Galvanised steel face, back and frame with 2 mm galvanised sub-frame
- Pre-fitted smoke seals and EN 1935 grade hinges
- Optional 8 mm, 180-minute fire-rated glazing and stainless steel kick plates
- Clean painted finish that suits public, residential and commercial interiors
- Built by MEK, a steel manufacturer since 1921
Technical Specifications
- Door thickness: 45–75 mm
- Maximum size: Widths up to 4’0″, heights up to 8’0″; double-door configurations for widths above 4′
- Single door leaf: 44 mm thick, clear opening up to 1200 mm × 2850 mm (max. 3.5 m²)
- Face and back: 1.2 mm galvanised steel, RAL colour to customer choice
- Sub-frame: 2 mm folded galvanised steel U-channel
- Frame: 1.2 mm galvanised steel; clamp/wrap-around or fixed single/double rebate
- Smoke seal: Pre-fitted, to BS 476: Part 31.1 and BS EN 1634-3
- Hinges: 3–4 per door, CE marked, EN 1935:2002 Grade 13 or 14, satin stainless steel
- Door closer: Dorma TS72 / TS83 / TS93 / ITS96 or equivalent
- Glazing: 8 mm, 180-minute fire rated
- Kick plates: Brushed stainless steel, 200 mm standard height
- Finish: Standard RAL range, matt (30% gloss), minimum 40 microns over anti-rust primer
- Fire resistance: Up to 4 hours available
- Tested ratings: 30 to 120 minutes, third-party tested to UL 10C and NFPA 252
- Standards: NFPA 80, NFPA 252, UL 10B, UL 10C, BS 476 Part 22, BS EN 1634-1
Applications
- 180-minute doors: walls separating buildings or dividing large buildings
- 90-minute doors: stairwells, boiler rooms and high-exposure exterior walls
- 60-minute doors: walls between rooms
- 45-minute doors: corridor walls and room partitions
- Factories, hospitals, airports, offices and residential blocks
Frequently Asked Questions
Which fire rating do I need for a stairwell door?
MEK’s guidance places 90-minute doors in stairwells, boiler rooms and high-exposure exterior walls, with 180-minute doors for walls separating buildings.
Which standards does the MEK-1005 meet?
It meets NFPA 80 and follows UL 10B and UL 10C, with NFPA 252, BS 476 Part 22 and BS EN 1634-1 also listed.
How much does the Fire Rated Steel Door MEK-1005 cost in Uganda?
Pricing depends on size, fire rating and hardware. Contact MEK Uganda for a quotation based on your opening schedule.
To request a quotation or technical consultation, contact MEK Uganda at sales@mek.co.ug.
