• ✅ High-Quality Construction: Our BA-FRI fire-rated insulated access door is manufactured with a robust 16-gauge cold rolled steel frame and a 20-gauge galvannealed steel door with 2” of mineral wool for insulation. This made in North America access panel has a self-closing and self-locking door with a high-quality powder coat finish.
• ✅ Fire-Rated Certification / Rating: (Vertical) UL 10B (2009), NFPA 252 (2012), CAN/ULC S104 (2010) rating achieved - 3 hours, neutral/negative pressure. (Horizontal) ASTM E119 (2012), CAN/ULC S101 (2007) rating achieved - 3 hours in non-combustible construction and 1 hour in combustible construction.
• ✅ Easy Installation: BA-FRI 12” x 12” drywall access panel with a 1” exposed flange intelligent design makes it suitable for Fire-rated horizontal & vertical walls, and many other surface types providing a flush installation.
• ✅ Improved Accessibility: Our fire-rated access panel with advanced automatic panel closing design provides easy access to areas behind walls or ceilings for hassle-free maintenance while safely and securely protecting building components. It helps to slow down flames and smoke for a specified time.
• ✅ LEED V4 Compliance: BA-FRI is LEED V4 compliant and will help your project’s ability to achieve LEED certification resulting in tax breaks & other benefits. LEED-NC new construction & major renovations, LEED for schools & LEED-CI commercial interiors.