Fire Rated Door Supply and Installation in Edmonton
20, 45, and 90-minute rated steel, wood, and storefront doors. Code-compliant.
Fire Rated Doors Edmonton | 20, 45 & 90-Minute Ratings
Alberta building code requires fire rated doors in specific locations — attached garages, boiler rooms, stairwells, suite entries in multi-residential, and commercial corridors. Rally Glass supplies and installs fire rated doors in steel and wood, with the correct hardware, frames, and labels to pass inspection.
Fire Ratings Explained
A fire rating tells you how long the door assembly will hold back fire and smoke in a test. The rating applies to the full assembly — door, frame, hardware, and seal — not just the door slab.
20-Minute Fire Rated
The minimum rating for most residential applications. Required between an attached garage and the living space in Alberta homes. Also common for utility rooms and laundry rooms adjacent to living areas.
45-Minute Fire Rated
Standard for commercial corridors, suite entry doors in apartment buildings, and stairwell access doors. The most common fire rating we install.
90-Minute Fire Rated (and higher)
Required for high-hazard separations — boiler rooms, electrical vaults, and specific commercial applications. Heavier construction with specialized hardware.
Door Materials
Fire Rated Steel Doors
Press steel construction with an insulated core. The most common commercial fire door. Available with or without vision panels (fire rated glass inserts). We supply Penner Doors and Doors + More steel frames and slabs.
Fire Rated Wood Doors
Solid-core wood doors with fire rated cores. Used where aesthetics matter — suite entries in higher-end multi-residential, hotel corridors, and office entries. Available in various veneer finishes.
Fire Rated Storefront Doors
Aluminum-framed glass doors with fire rated glazing. Used for commercial entries where you need both fire protection and visibility.
Hardware & Compliance
A fire rated door is only as good as its hardware. Every component must be fire rated and labeled to match the door’s rating. We supply and install:
Self-closing door closers (required on all fire doors)
Fire rated hinges (steel, ball-bearing, non-removable pin)
Fire rated locksets and lever handles
Intumescent smoke seals and gaskets
Fire rated vision panels / glass lites (where code allows)
We ensure the full assembly — door, frame, closer, seal, and hardware — is labeled and code-compliant. A fire rated door with the wrong closer or missing seal will fail inspection.
Common Applications
Attached garage to house (20-min minimum in Alberta)
Apartment suite entry doors (45-min typical)
Stairwell doors in multi-storey buildings
Boiler and mechanical room doors (60 or 90-min)
Commercial corridor doors
Hotel room entry doors
Replacement & Retrofit
If your existing fire door is damaged, missing its label, or has non-rated hardware, it won’t pass inspection and it won’t protect your building. We replace fire rated doors and retrofit existing openings with the correct assembly. For multi-unit buildings, we can phase replacements floor by floor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I need a fire rated door?
Alberta building code specifies fire separations based on building type and room use. The most common residential requirement is between your attached garage and house (20-minute). For commercial and multi-residential, your building drawings or a code consultant will specify the required ratings.
Can I use any hardware on a fire rated door?
No. Every component — closer, hinges, lockset, glass, and seal — must be fire rated and labeled to match the door’s rating. Mismatched hardware voids the rating.
What does a fire rated door cost?
A 20-minute residential fire rated steel door installed typically runs $400–$800. A 45-minute commercial door with frame and hardware runs $800–$2,000+ depending on configuration. We quote exact pricing after assessing the opening.
Do fire rated doors need to be self-closing?
Yes. Alberta building code requires all fire rated doors to be self-closing. That means a door closer is mandatory, and propping a fire door open with a wedge is a code violation.
Commercial Doors & Hardware
Entry & Exterior Doors (residential)
Commercial Glass & Storefront
Commercial Glass Repair
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you get here for a board-up?
We aim for same-day response on board-ups. Most board-ups in Edmonton are completed within a few hours of the call.
Can you match my existing storefront glass?
Yes. We identify the glass type (tempered, laminated, tinted, Low-E, insulated) and order a match. If the original spec is unusual, we’ll discuss options that maintain the look and meet code.
Do you repair or replace?
Commercial glass is almost always replaced, not repaired. Tempered glass shatters completely, and laminated glass with cracks is a safety liability. We replace the panel with new glass to the same specification.
Commercial Glass & Storefront (full services)
Commercial Doors & Hardware
Glass Repair (residential)
Custom Mirrors (commercial gym installs)