Fire-rated door is a matter of life and death. Waterson hinges provide the durability, ADA compliance, and enhanced safety needed for secure residential living.
Quick Answer Fire doors are required to be self-closing under NFPA 80. They must close and latch reliably from fully open, with most jurisdictions expecting [...]
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Spec writers are frequently challenged to source fire-rated, self-closing door hardware that fits their projects. To help, NFPA 80 provides Table 6.4.3.1, which lists the [...]
Quick Answer Self closing fire door hinges automatically shut fire rated doors after each use, stopping smoke and fire from spreading up stairwells and elevator [...]
In July 2022, the New York Times reported that a tragic fire in a Bronx apartment spread rapidly due to an open door. According to [...]
Quick Answer Yes. Under IRC Section R302.5.1, any door connecting an attached garage to living space must be self-closing to block fire and carbon monoxide. [...]
Quick Answer A full mortise hinge is cut into the door and frame for a flush, strong, professional finish; ideal for heavy, fire-rated, or commercial [...]
Quick Answer Door hinges come in three main types: heavy duty stainless steel hinges, ideal for commercial and fire rated doors, supporting up to 330lbs [...]
Quick Answer Waterson's 4 inch self closing door hinges are designed for residential use, fitting modern door and frame patterns with round or square corner [...]
Quick Answer Fire rating classifications measure two different things: fire resistance rating (ASTM E119), which shows how long an assembly like a door can withstand [...]