COMPLETE REVISION

November 2006

Process Industry Practices

Architectural

PIP ARS08111
Standard Steel Doors and Frames
Supplier Specification
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PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES

In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has
been prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major
industrial users, contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these technical
requirements into a single set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineering
costs to both the purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practice
is expected to incorporate the majority of requirements of most users, individual
applications may involve requirements that will be appended to and take precedence
over this Practice. Determinations concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters
or application of the Practice to particular project or engineering situations should not
be made solely on information contained in these materials. The use of trade names
from time to time should not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather
recognized as normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the same specifications
are equally correct and may be substituted for those named. All Practices or guidelines
are intended to be consistent with applicable laws and regulations including OSHA
requirements. To the extent these Practices or guidelines should conflict with OSHA or
other applicable laws or regulations, such laws or regulations must be followed.
Consult an appropriate professional before applying or acting on any material
contained in or suggested by the Practice.

This Practice is subject to revision at any time.

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Process Industry Practices

Architectural

PIP ARS08111
Standard Steel Doors and Frames
Supplier Specification
Table of Contents

1. Introduction................................. 2
1.1 Purpose ............................................ 2
1.2 Scope ............................................... 2

2. References .................................. 2
2.1 Process Industry Practices .............. 2
2.2 Industry Guides and Standards ....... 2
2.3 Government Regulations ................. 3

3. Definitions ................................... 3

4. Requirements.............................. 4
4.1 Quality Assurance ............................ 4
4.2 Submittals ........................................ 4
4.3 Delivery ............................................ 5
4.4 Government Regulations ................. 5
4.5 Materials .......................................... 5
4.6 Accessories...................................... 6
4.7 Fabrication ....................................... 7
4.8 Finishes ............................................ 7
4.9 Schedules and Design Drawings ..... 8

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1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose
This Practice provides the supplier with requirements for standard steel doors and
frames.

1.2 Scope
This Practice describes the requirements for all material, fabrication, finishes, and
delivery of standard steel doors and frames.
This Practice applies the recommendations of the Steel Door Institute (SDI) of
Cleveland, Ohio.
Comment: It is recommended that SDI-108 be used to prepare the contract
documents.

2. References
Applicable parts of the following Practices, industry codes and standards, and references shall
be considered an integral part of this Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract
award shall be used, except as otherwise noted. Short titles will be used herein where
appropriate.

2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP)

– PIP ARS08710 - Door Hardware Specification

2.2 Industry Guides and Standards

• American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) / Steel Door Institute (SDI)
(Joint Publications)
– ANSI/SDI A250.6 - Recommended Practice for Hardware Reinforcing on
Standard Steel Doors and Frames
– ANSI/SDI A250.7 - Nomenclature for: Standard Steel Doors and Steel Frames
– ANSI/SDI A250.8 - SDI 100 Recommended Specifications for Standard Steel
Doors and Frames
• ASTM International (ASTM)
– ASTM A1008/A1008M - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled,
Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with
Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable
– ASTM A568/A568M - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet, Carbon,
Structural, and High-Strength, Low-Alloy, Hot-Rolled and Cold-Rolled,
General Requirements for
– ASTM A1011/A1011M - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip,
Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy and High-Strength
Low-Alloy with Improved Formability

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– ASTM A653/A653M - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated

(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip
Process
– ASTM A924/A924M - Standard Specification for General Requirements for
Steel Sheet, Metallic-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
– NFPA 80 - Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows
– NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code
– NFPA 252 - Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
• Steel Door Institute (SDI)
– SDI-108 - Recommended Selection and Usage Guide for Standard Steel Doors
– SDI-111-C - Recommended Louver Details for Standard Steel Doors
– SDI-111-D - Recommended Door, Frame and Hardware Schedule for
Standard Steel Doors and Frames
– SDI-112 - Zinc-Coated (Galvanized/Galvannealed) Standard Steel Doors and
Frames
– SDI-117 - Manufacturing Tolerances Standard Steel Doors and Frames
– SDI-118 - Basic Fire Door Requirements
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
– UL 10B – Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies

2.3 Government Regulations

• U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

• U.S. Department of Justice Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
– ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG):
– ADAAG 4.1.6(3)(d) - Doors
– ADAAG 4.13.5 - Clear Width
– ADAAG 4.13.6 - Maneuvering Clearances at Doors

3. Definitions
contract documents: Any and all documents, including codes, studies, design drawings,
specifications, sketches, practices, and data sheets, that the purchaser or engineer of record
has transmitted or otherwise communicated, either by incorporation or reference, and made
part of the legal contract agreement or purchase order between the purchaser and the supplier.

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owner: The party ultimately responsible for contract award. The owner will have authority
over the site, facility, structure or project through ownership, lease, or other legal agreement.

purchaser: The party who awards the contract to the supplier. The purchaser may be the
owner or the owner’s authorized agent

supplier: The party responsible for supplying the steel doors and frames

Comment: For other definitions, see ANSI/SDI A250.7.

4. Requirements

4.1 Quality Assurance

4.1.1 Doors and frames shall be provided in accordance with ANSI/SDI A250.8 and
this Practice.
4.1.2 The supplier shall be pre-qualified by the purchaser..
4.1.3 Unless otherwise approved by the purchaser, the supplier shall be a member
of the SDI.

4.2 Submittals
4.2.1 Two copies of fabrication specifications including data substantiating that
products are in accordance with this Practice and the contract documents
shall be submitted to the purchaser.
4.2.2 Any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Practice, the design drawings,
or contract documents shall be brought to the attention of purchaser for
resolution.
4.2.3 Shop drawings, indicating all details of design and fabrication shall be
submitted to the purchaser for approval. The shop drawings shall include
details and the location of reinforcement for hardware, which is required for
all doors and frames.
4.2.4 If the contract documents require the doors to be furnished with factory-
baked-on finish coats, submit the full range of supplier’s standard colors of
finish paint for color selection by the purchaser.
4.2.5 Fabrication of doors and frames started before shop drawings have been
submitted and approved by the purchaser is at the risk of the supplier.
4.2.6 One copy of the final approved shop drawings shall be submitted to the
purchaser for record keeping.
4.2.7 For door assemblies required to be fire rated and exceeding limitations of
labeled assemblies, certification that each door and frame assembly is in
accordance with the design, materials, and construction for labeled
construction in NFPA 80, NFPA 252, and UL 10B shall be submitted to
purchaser.

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4.3 Delivery
4.3.1 The supplier shall have full responsibility for shipping the required number
of units with size, thickness, configuration, and hand in accordance with the
contract documents.
4.3.2 Doors and frames shall be delivered wrapped in cardboard or crated to
provide protection during transit and job site storage.
4.3.3 Additional protection shall be provided to prevent damage to finish of
factory-finished doors and frames.
4.3.4 Doors and frames shall be inspected for damage upon delivery. Supplier is
liable for all damage that occurs up to the point of delivery. Minor damage
may be repaired provided refinished items are equal in all respects to new
work and acceptable to owner; otherwise, remove and replace damaged items
as directed.

4.4 Government Regulations

4.4.1 All work shall be in accordance with federal standards and instructions of
OSHA, NFPA 101, and state and local codes, including any additional
requirements by state or local agencies that have jurisdiction where doors and
frames are to be installed.
4.4.2 If applicable, doors and frames shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with the ADA particularly as defined in ADAAG 4.1.6(3)(d),
ADAAG 4.13.5, and ADAAG 4.13.6.

4.5 Materials
4.5.1 General
4.5.1.1 All steels used to manufacture doors, frames, anchors, and
accessories shall meet at least one or more of the following
requirements:
1. Cold-rolled steel shall conform to ASTM designations
A1008/A1008M or A568/A568M.
2. Hot-rolled, pickled and oiled steel shall comply with ASTM
designations A1011/A1011M or A568/A568M.
3. Hot-dipped zinc coated steel shall be of the alloyed type and
comply with ASTM designations A924/A924M or
A653/A653M.
4.5.1.2 All doors and frames shall be suitably reinforced for the hardware
specified in the door hardware schedule furnished in the contract
documents.
1. Hardware reinforcement thicknesses shall be as specified in
ANSI/SDI A250.6 and ANSI/SDI A250.8 unless otherwise
indicated in this Practice.
2. Closer reinforcing shall be 2.3 mm (0.093 inch) steel sheet.

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4.5.1.3 The UL 10B label, showing degree of fire protection by opening

class, shall be affixed and visible on all fire-rated doors and frames
as evidence of compliance with the procedures of the label agency.
4.5.2 Frames
4.5.2.1 Frames shall be fabricated from 1.3 mm (0.053 inch) minimum cold-
rolled steel.
4.5.2.2 Width and profile of frames shall be in accordance with the contract
documents.
4.5.2.3 Frames for exterior doors, and other doors specified as galvanized,
shall be galvanized.
4.5.3 Doors
4.5.3.1 Interior Doors
1. Unless otherwise specified, interior doors shall be in accordance
with ANSI/SDI A250.8, Level 2, Model 2, heavy duty, 1.0 mm
(0.042 inch) minimum thickness cold-rolled sheet steel faces.
2. Unless otherwise specified, core design shall be in accordance
with ANSI/SDI A250.8, Section 2.3.2.
4.5.3.2 Exterior Doors
1. Unless otherwise specified, exterior doors shall be in accordance
with ANSI/SDI A250.8, Level 3, Model 2, extra heavy duty,
1.3 mm (0.053 inch) minimum thickness galvanized steel faces.
2. Unless otherwise specified, insulation shall have a minimum
insulation R factor of 12.5.
4.5.4 Door Hardware
Door hardware shall be in accordance with PIP ARS08710.

4.6 Accessories
4.6.1 Non-removable stops shall be provided on outside of exterior doors and on
secure side of interior doors for louvers and glazing.
4.6.2 Except for weather-stripped frames, drill stops (before priming) shall receive
three silencers on strike jambs of single-doorframes and shall receive two
silencers on heads of double doorframes.
4.6.3 Non-rated Door Accessories
4.6.3.1 Louvers shall be inverted “V” blade in accordance with SDI-111-C
with a nominal size of 600 mm (24 inches) wide by 450 mm
(18 inches) high or as specified in the contract documents.
4.6.3.2 Glazing stops for glazed lites in doors shall be minimum 0.8 mm
(0.032 inch) thick, fabricated from same material as door face sheet
in which they are installed.

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4.6.4 Fire-rated Doors

4.6.4.1 Only UL-listed fire door hardware shall be used.
4.6.4.2 Louvers
1. Louvers shall be UL-listed, automatic-closing type, operated by
57ºC (135ºF) fusible link, constructed of roll-formed steel in
accordance with ASTM A1008/A1008M and SDI-111-C.
2. Maximum louver size shall be 600 x 600 mm (24 inches by
24 inches).
3. Louvers shall not be installed in doors with fire exit hardware or
in stairwells.
4. Louvers may be furnished in 44-mm (1-3/4-inch)-thick doors
with a 1-1/2 hour B label or a 3/4 hour C label.
5. Glass light and louver combinations shall not be permitted in a
single door.
4.6.4.3 Glazing Stops
1. Glazing stops for glazed lites in doors shall be minimum 0.8 mm
(0.032 inch) thick.
2. Glazing stops shall be fabricated from the same material as the
door face sheet in which they are installed.
3. Glazing stops shall be factory installed.
4. Glazing shall not be permitted in class A, 3-hour-rated doors.

4.7 Fabrication
4.7.1 Frames shall be shop-assembled with welded corners, except frames which are
to be installed in existing drywall construction shall be of the slip-on type.
4.7.2 Doors shall be seamless construction in accordance with ANSI/SDI 250.8,
Model 2.
4.7.3 Mortar guard boxes shall be for masonry or plaster wall frames.
4.7.4 Hardware-reinforcing and standard hardware locations shall be in accordance
with ANSI/SDI A250.6 and ANSI/SDI A250.8, except where otherwise
indicated in Section 4.5.1.2.
4.7.5 Manufacturing tolerances for doors and frames shall be in accordance with
SDI-117.

4.8 Finishes
4.8.1 Unless otherwise specified, shop priming shall be in accordance with
ANSI/SDI A250.8.
4.8.2 Frames in contact with masonry shall be provided with field-applied
bituminous coating inside frame profile.

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4.8.3 If specified in the contract documents, factory-baked-on finish coats in

accordance with ANSI/SDI A250.8 shall be provided. Color and finish shall
be in accordance with the contract documents.
4.8.4 Galvanized doors and frames shall be provided in accordance with SDI-112.

4.9 Schedules and Design Drawings

Purchaser shall furnish the following information in the contract documents:
a. Door design
Comment: SDI-108 should be used as a guide.
b. Door swing
Comment: SDI-111-D should be used as a guide.
c. Door and frame dimensions
d. Door thickness
e. Color and finish of factory-baked finish, if required
f. Selection and indication of galvanized doors and frames, if required
g. Fire-rated doors and frames
Comment: SDI-118 should be used as a guide.

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