HM Frame/Door Recommendation

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Author Message Brian Payne Senior Member Username: brian_payne Post Number: 233 Registered: 01-2014 Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - 10:48 am:    The short question is that I'm looking for a Hollow Metal Door Frame/Sidelight Manufacturer that makes a good looking narrow frame. Any ideas? Trying to stay away from the K12 aesthetic. The longer version of the story is that I have a condition where I need to separate an elevator lobby from a parking level for smoke. The door is in a smoke partition so it has to have an S label and be tested to UL 1784. SmokeGuards/Second Swinging Door is not an option. The problem is that NO Aluminum SF manufacturers have done this, except for a few hospital slider assemblies. Ideally, we want aluminum, but its probably not happening anytime soon. Here's the code path for those that are interested. Hoistway Opening Protection Required: https://up.codes/viewer/north_carolina/ibc-2015/chapter/30/elevators-and-conveying-systems#3006.2 Hoistway Protection Options (Option 2): https://up.codes/viewer/north_carolina/ibc-2015/chapter/30/elevators-and-conveying-systems#3006.3 Smoke and Draft Control Door Required in Smoke Partition: https://up.codes/viewer/north_carolina/ibc-2015/chapter/7/fire-and-smoke-protection-features#710.5.2.2 S Label Required: https://up.codes/viewer/north_carolina/ibc-2015/chapter/7/fire-and-smoke-protection-features#710.5.2.2.1 J. Peter Jordan Senior Member Username: jpjordan Post Number: 1152 Registered: 05-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - 11:08 am:    I think most manufacturers offer frames with a narrow 1-inch face dimension that can be fire rated. I just looked at the Steelcraft website and found their FN series. This seems to only be offered as a KD product but I did not do extensive research. J. Peter Jordan, FCSI, AIA, CCS, LEED AP, SCIP Wayne Yancey Senior Member Username: wayne_yancey Post Number: 924 Registered: 01-2008 Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - 12:02 pm:    Contact SDI or HMMA for further information. George A. Everding, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, AIA Senior Member Username: geverding Post Number: 921 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - 05:48 pm:    Here's an article from Lori Greene (five years old, but updated in 2019) https://idighardware.com/2015/11/decoded-smoke-door-requirements-of-the-2015-international-building-code/ Reach out to Lori if you have questions.