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UL Labeled Smoke and Draft Control Assemblies

Studies have revealed that smoke kills more often than fire. Fortunately now, Alpine OverHead Doors, Inc. have developed their Smoke-Fire-Tite/Smoke-Fire-Shut products to give people another chance to escape a fire without the loss of life. Smoke-Fire-Tite adds proven smoke and draft control to Fire Doors and Counter Fire Doors. They are designed to prevent the disastrous spread of smoke during a fire emergency event, thereby protecting both lives and severe property damage. Use at any opening where life safety is a number one priority, especially interior corridors and smoke barrier openings.

When selecting a smoke containment product, it is best to specify a UL labeled product for you can rest assured that their performance and quality has been tested and validated by an independent third party agency. Smoke-Fire-Tite products are UL labeled for fire protection and meet these specifications required by insurance and building codes for Smoke and Draft control.

  • Tested per UL 1784, the procedure for smoke and draft control assemblies.
  • UL, “S” leakage rated assembly labeled for smoke and draft control.
  • Meets the requirements of NFPA 105.
  • Meets the requirements of the International Building Code, 2000, Section 714.2.3.
  • UL labeled for fire protection: 4, 3, 1 ½, 1 and ¾ hour labels are available for fire doors and insulated fire doors. 3, 1 ½, 1 and ¾ hour labels available for counter fire doors.

Smoke-Fire-Tite Benefits:

  • Saves Lives, buildings and property.
  • Controlling the smoke limits the property damage.
  • Air flow and drafts serve to fuel a fire. Smoke-Fire-Tite
    Units help to control and contain fires by limiting
    The flow of oxygen.
  • Meets today’s more stringent building code
    Requirements.
  • Full product line offering counter fire doors,
    Fire doors, and insulated fire doors.

Other Available Features and Benefits

  • Redi-Reset Motor, Redi-Reset Chain, or Redi-Reset
    Crank automatic closing systems provide safe and
    Convenient operation. Spring tension resetting is
    Never required and automatic closing speed is
    Safely controlled not to exceed 9” per second.
  • Smoke-Fire-Tite units are approved for mounting in fire rated walls for both face of wall or between jamb mounting conditions.
  • Units are available with curtain finishes of your choice which include galvanized, stainless steel, pre-painted or a broad selection of powder coated finish colors.
  • Each unit is built in accordance with your exact size requirements and specifications. See back of sheet for size limits listed by product category.
  • Alpine’s 2 year warranty standard on motor operator’s.

Smoke Fire-Tite Doors
Provides wall opening access and protects separated areas from the spread of smoke and fire. These products are suitable for use in commercial, industrial and institutional applications.
Sizes: Openings up to 56’ wide by 26’ high or a maximum of 1200 square feet.
Labeling: In addition to UL, “S” Label:

  • UL Labeled for fire protection; 4, 3, 1 ½, 1 and ¾ hour labels available.
  • Factory Mutual Fire Protection Approval.

Mounting: Between jambs or face of wall configurations for both exterior and interior walls. Approved wall types for mounting include structural steel jambs or masonry.

Smoke Fire-Tite IMB Doors
Offers the combined benefits of an insulated door and a UL labeled fire door product. Provides smoke control in addition to UL rated fire protection, sound attenuation, security and environmental separation.
Sizes: Openings up to 56’ wide by 26’ high.
Labeling: In addition to the UL “S” Label;

  • UL labeled for fire protection; 4, 3, 1 ½ , 1 and ¾ hour labels available.

Mounting: Between jambs or face of wall configurations for both exterior or interior walls. Approved wall types for mounting include structural steel jambs or masonry.
Sound Transmission Class: S T C 27.
Climate Control: Fire-Tite’s full perimeter seals and insulated curtain yields a 4.2 R value. Used at the exterior or interior openings to control varying temperatures on each side of the door.

Smoke Fire-Storm Doors (Miami Dade County Florida Approved)
These doors are designed to withstand the full range of specific wind load requirements. Specified wind load designs have been performance validated in a private testing facility.
Sizes: Openings up to 20’ wide by 30’ high.
Labeling: UL labeled for fire protection; 4, 3, 1 ½ , 1 and ¾ hour labels
Available.
Mounting: Between jambs or face of wall configurations for both exterior or interior walls. Approved wall types for mounting include structural steel jambs or masonry.
Performance Criteria:

  • ANSI/DASMA-108.
  • ASTM E 330.
  • Miami-Dade County test protocols PA-201, PA-202 and PA-203..
  • Florida Building Code (FBC)

Smoke Fire-Storm IMB Doors (Miami Dade County Florida Approved)
Offers the combined benefits of an insulated door and a UL labeled fire door product. Provides smoke control in addition to UL rated fire protection, sound attenuation, security and environmental separation.
Sizes: Openings up to 20’ wide by 30’ high.
Labeling: In addition to the UL “S” Label;

  • UL labeled for fire protection; 4, 3, 1 ½ , 1 and ¾ hour labels available.

Mounting: Between jambs or face of wall configurations for both exterior or interior walls. Approved wall types for mounting include structural steel jambs or masonry.
Sound Transmission Class: S T C 27.
Climate Control: Fire-Storm’s full perimeter seals and insulated curtain yields a 4.2 R value. Used at the exterior or interior openings to control varying temperatures on each side of the door.

Smoke Fire-Shut Doors
Protects the counter openings against the spread of smoke and fire, and can be used regularly for security purposes. When the compact components of Smoke Fire-Shut Doors are desired, these units can fully close to the floor.
Sizes: Openings up to 16’ wide when the height is 7’6” or less. Openings up to 12’ wide when the height is 10’ or less.
Labeling: In addition to UL “S" Label:

  • UL labeled for fire protection; 3, 1 ½, 1 and ¾ hour labels available.

Mounting: Between jambs or face of wall configurations for both exterior or interior walls. Approved wall types for mounting include structural steel jambs, drywall or masonry.

Smoke Split-Integral Frame Fire-Shut Doors
Protects the counter openings against the spread of smoke and fire, and can be used regularly for security purposes. When the compact components of Smoke Fire-Shut Doors are desired, these units can fully close to the floor.
Sizes: Openings up to 10’10” wide when the height is 7’6” or less. Openings up to 12’ wide when the height is 10’ or less.

Labeling: In addition to UL “S" Label:

  • UL labeled for fire protection; 1 ½, 1 and ¾ hour labels available.

Mounting: Between jambs or face of wall configurations for both exterior or interior walls. Approved wall types for mounting include structural steel jambs, drywall or masonry.

Smoke H-0 Series Marine Bulkhead Fire Door
Sizes: Openings up to 10’ wide when the height is 8’ or less.
Labels: UL 4, 3, 1 ½ or ¾ hour label for fire, ULC 2 hour label for fire and UL “HO” label for HO Bulkheads.
H-0 Model doors will not bear an hourly rating.
Mounting: Between jambs or face of wall configurations for both exterior or interior walls. Approved wall types for mounting include structural steel jambs, drywall or masonry.

Fire Control Options
All Smoke Fire-Tite products are required to be signaled to close by local smoke detectors or a central alarm system. Redi-Reset Motor Operated units tie directly into the alarm system. All other units require a release device for the alarm system interface.

  • Release Devices – Fail-safe electromechanical devices that initiate automatic closing in response to an alarm signal or following a ten second power outage. Battery back-up versions last up to 72 hours without initiating a release due to a power failure.
  • Announcers – Safety devices that provide a visual and/or audible advanced warning when the fire door is about to close. Can be activated upon receiving an alarm signal or a loss of commercial power when supported by a battery back-up device.
  • UL 1 ½ Hour Labeled Countertops for Counter Shutter Fire Doors – Steel or stainless steel countertops are available in 14 gauge, #4 finish. Stainless steel countertops are custom designed to a maximum wall opening width of 11’2” for face of wall units; 11’10” for between jambs, for a maximum 24” wall thickness.

Optional Finishes

  • For Fire Doors and Insulated Fire Doors the curtain and hoods can be provided with a Power Coated finish whereby you can select from over 200 colors for added durability and value.
  • Hot-Dip galvanizing of steel components is available.
  • Full Stainless Steel of curtains, guides, tracks and hoods.
  • Zinc Rich Gray corrosion resistant powder coating also available.

Alpine OverHead Doors, Inc.
Emergency Response Products

Fire-Tite Doors
Protect and prevent the spread of fire by automatic fire door closing in the event of fire detection with governed speed control. Fire doors are designed for daily use to provide security, prevent fire related human injuries, and gain easy access or exit from buildings.

Additional Benefits:

  • Comply with Insurance and Building code requirements.
  • The compact overhead storage of curtain is ideal for industrial, commercial and institutional applications.

Sizes: Standard construction for openings up to 34’ wide, 30’ high or 1200 sq. feet. Consult factory for larger door sizes.
Labels: UL 4, 3, 1 ½, 1 or ¾ hour Labels. Factory Mutual Approved.
Practical Design Applications: Fire wall openings in:

  • Hospitals and Health Care Facilities.
  • Schools
  • Museums
  • Hotels
  • Warehouses
  • High Rise Construction
  • Not for use in openings that are designed for a means of egress.

Fire-Tite IMB Doors
Provides UL rated fire protection plus the security, sound attenuation and environmental separation. Reduces costs by meeting multiple design needs, with continued energy savings generated by Fire-Tite’s IMB sealing and insulation.

Additional Benefits:

  • Sound Transmission Class : STC 27; Muffles unwanted sound between areas.
  • Climate Control : Insulated Curtain yields a 4.2 R-value that can be combined with full perimeter seals.

Sizes: Openings up to 34’ wide by 22’ high. Consult factory for larger door sizes.
Labels: UL 4, 3, 1 ½, 1 or ¾ hors Labels.
Practical Design Applications:

  • All fire wall openings where the door is to be closed regularly and sound attenuation needs to be present.
  • Exterior openings that require a fire rating due to the proximity of other structures or combustible materials.
  • Buildings designed for future expansion where current exterior wall openings are to become interior fire wall openings.
  • Interior fire wall openings where the door will be normally closed to control varying climatic conditions between two areas.

Smoke Fire - Shut UL Labeled Smoke and Draft Control Assemblies
Designed to limit the spread of fire and smoke in a fire emergency whereby protecting human life and property. Equipped with UL listed and tested perimeter smoke seals that are UL labeled for proven smoke and draft control per UL 1784. These units carry two labels, one for fire protection and one for smoke and draft control. Insulated Smoke Fire-Shut units also provide climate control with a curtain that yields a 4.2 R-value, plus sound attenuation with a Sound Transmission Class STC 27.

Additional Benefits:

  • Meets the requirements of NFPA 105 and also the International Building Code, 2000, Section 714.2.3.
  • Increases protection for building occupants, capital and contents.
  • Control’s smoke thereby limiting property damage.
  • Increases safety and decreases personal injuries.

Smoke Fire-Tite Doors

  • Sizes: Openings up to 56’ wide by 26’ high or a maximum of 1200 sq. feet.
  • Labels: UL 4, 3, 1 1/2, 1 or ¾ hour label for fire and UL “S” label for smoke and draft control.

Smoke Fire-Tite IMB Doors

  • Sizes: Openings up to 56’ wide by 26’ high or 1200 sq. feet.
  • Labels: UL 4, 3, 1 1/2, 1 or ¾ hour label for fire and UL “S” label for smoke and draft control.

Smoke Fire-Shut Counter Fire Doors

  • Sizes: For openings up to 16’ wide when the height is 7’ 6” or less. For openings up to 12’ wide when the height is 10” or less.
  • Labels: UL 3, 1 ½, 1 or ¾ hour label for fire and UL “S” label for smoke and draft control.

Smoke H-0 Series Marine Bulkhead Fire Door

  • Sizes: Openings up to 10’ wide when the height is 8’ or less.
  • Labels: UL 4, 3, 1 ½ or ¾ hour label for fire, ULC 2 hour label for fire and UL “H0” label for H0 Bulkheads.
  • H-0 Model doors will not bear an hourly rating.

Practical Design Applications:

  • Buildings with large occupancy rates.
  • Buildings with significant material inventories.
  • Buildings where controlling smoke and fire increases the probability of areas remaining unaffected by fire.
  • Smoke Fire-Shut: Openings that will be regularly closed where there is a need for sound attenuation or climate control between two areas, and buildings designed for future expansion where the current exterior wall openings are to become interior fire wall openings, especially with significant material inventories.

Alpine OverHead Doors, Inc.
Emergency Response Products

Counter Fire-Shut Doors
Also specified as fire shutters, these fire doors secure openings above counters and other similar finished openings on interior and exterior walls.

Additional Benefits:

  • Complies with Insurance and Building code requirements.
  • Are designed with smaller, more aesthetically pleasing guides, slats, brackets and hood than a fire door.

Sizes: Openings up to 16’ wide when the height is 7’6” or less; up to 12’ wide when the height is 10’ or less.
Labels: UL 3, 1 ½, 1 or ¾ hour Labels.
Practical Design Applications:

  • Smaller openings in fire rated walls, especially above counters.
  • Openings to the floor where smaller components are desired.

Counter Fire-Shut Doors with Integral Frames, Retrofit Split Frame Doors
Manufactured and designed at the factory for a seamless, custom appearance without requiring assembly in the field. Built-in mounted units wrap around the wall and are installed while the wall is being constructed. Slip-in units are set into finished walls.

Additional Benefits:

  • Fully assembled prior to pick-up or delivery to the project site. Ready for placement into the wall opening.
  • A custom looking finished product with high quality design.

Sizes: Openings up to 10’10” wide by 6’4” high in walls 4 ½” to 24” thick.
Labels: UL 1 ½, 1 or ¾ hour Labels.
Practical Design Applications:

  • Service window openings for fire walls in :
    • Cafeterias
    • Health Care Facilities
    • Schools and Universities

Egress Grille Emergency Grille
Designed to provide the needs of both security and safety in public areas or locations. The Egress Grille allows for the security of a locked, rolling grille but immediately responds in an emergency situation to open the door allowing personnel an easy escape from the building. Provides separation control in addition to allowing an alternate means of egress in an emergency situation. A Concealed AutoLock mechanism prevents the forced opening of a closed grille, but will not interfere with the normal access to egress during an emergency situation.

Additional Benefits:

  • Fail-safe emergency response capability.
  • No manual locking or unlocking required.
  • No resetting is necessary to resume a normal operation.

Sizes: Openings from 5’ to 24’ wide and 4’ to 20’ high.
Practical Design Applications:

  • Corridor protection in any public building that has limited functional space at varying time intervals and also for special events, such as in :
    • Schools
    • Hospitals
    • Office Buildings
    • Transportation Terminals
  • Separation control applications where emergency personnel will require immediate access to secured areas during a crisis or emergency incident.
  • Applications where the combined ease of opening and security is desired.

Contact us today to find out which Alpine® solution is right for you!