This course provides a comprehensive look at fire-rated door assemblies with a focus on compliant designs for fire doors, frames, and hardware. Learn the fundamental requirements for fire door assemblies across various enclosures and understand how to meet these standards.
Steel Door Institute (SDI)
Steel Door Institute (SDI) was established in 1954 as a non-profit business association that develops standards for steel doors and frames. These standards are available free of charge so architects can ensure quality and consistency of steel doors and frames. SDI members are the only manufacturers that have been audited to ensure they meet our standards.
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 Discover why steel doors are the smart choice for today’s K–12 schools. Learn the architectural process for facility design including the facility model, design/code model, specification model, and more. This course highlights how the strength, safety, and sustainability of steel create secure, low-maintenance learning environments. Learn how to specify the right steel doors and frames for every school application, from classrooms and gymnasiums to restrooms and storm shelters, while meeting key performance standards for fire, acoustic, and bullet resistance.
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 This course covers the benefits and attributes of specialty steel door and frame assemblies. Learn benefits and attributes for acoustic, forced entry, bullet resistant, blast resistant, fire-rated, temperature rise, tornado, hurricane, lead lined, custom, wood grain, stainless steel and prefinished doors. In addition, we will look at some of the requirements for acoustic door STC ratings, BR (bullet resistant) and blast categories along with various testing procedures. Common uses for these doors as well relevant standards are described.
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 This course covers the benefits and attributes of a variety of hollow metal steel doors and frames as they relate to the healthcare industry. Learn about the architectural design model process for these facilities and the spaces where steel doors may be required. Discover why steel doors and frames are a superior choice for medical facilities as well as details on selecting the right steel door and frame. Learn about the different steel door openings and frames that are typically found in healthcare facilities.
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 This course provides an in-depth exploration of steel doors and frames. We will cover essential door terminology and nomenclature, ensuring a strong foundational understanding. From there, we will dive into critical aspects such as fire ratings, door cores, and performance levels. In addition, we will examine frame nomenclature, different frame types, anchoring methods, and elevation considerations.
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