The Importance of Fire Rated Design in Commercial Buildings

According to EPS Security, fires cost commercial property owners more than 2.4 billion dollars every year. Therefore, fire rated design is one of the most effective ways to protect employees and business assets. Frameworks Manufacturing shares the importance of fire rated design in architecture and a few fire rated aluminum framing solutions for commercial buildings:

Why Fired Rated?

Architects prioritize safety and compliance. In the event of a natural disaster or fire, buildings and structures must be up to code to minimize damage and harm. Therefore, fire-rated design is crucial for ensuring the safety of occupants.

When designing commercial buildings, all openings must be easy and safe to clear in the event of an emergency. Fire-rated doors and frames are structurally sound and reduce smoke inhalation, heat transfer, and draft minimization. These systems are outfitted with compliant hinges, locks, gaps, etc. for maximum safety. Many of these systems even come with intumescent strips, which are designed to contain fires and smoke.

Our Fire-Rated Systems 

At Frameworks Manufacturing, our aluminum framing systems are fire-rated for a safe, sleek design. We offer the following framing options:

• 20-minute neutral and positive pressure
• 45-minute neutral
• 90 minute neutral and positive pressure

Are you looking for high-quality, pre-finished aluminum frames for your interior commercial applications? Frameworks Manufacturing specializes in sleek, modern designs with concealed fastenings, rich colors, and recessed glazing pockets to add an architecturally-pleasing design aesthetic to any project. Curious about our aluminum framing systems and other product offerings? Visit our services page or contact us today and one of our representatives will happily assist you.