Do We Produce Fire-Rated Iron Doors for Stairwells?

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Yes, Techno Kol Uzi manufactures iron and aluminum doors to measure for stairwells, including fire-rated designs where the project requires them. Fire performance depends on the approved door assembly, frame, hardware and the building's fire safety specification, so we confirm these details with you and your engineer before production.

What we manufacture for stairwells

Our factory at 37 Rival Street in Tel Aviv has been making iron and aluminum doors since 1945, and stairwell doors are a regular part of that work. Each door is made to the measurements of the opening, so it fits the frame and the wall it sits in.

Because stairwell doors are part of a building's escape route, we treat them as safety components rather than standard entrance doors. We ask for the fire specification before we start, not after.

What makes a door fire-rated

A fire-rated door is not just a heavy door. Its rating comes from the complete assembly: the door leaf, the frame, the seals, the gaps around the door, the hinges and the closing device. A change in any one of these can affect the result.

The rating required by the approved fire plan
Frame and wall construction
Intumescent seals and smoke seals
Self-closing mechanism and latch

How we confirm the requirements

Before production, we ask for the fire safety requirement for the specific opening, usually stated in the approved plans or by the building's fire consultant. We then check the door type, frame detail and hardware against that requirement.

If the documentation is incomplete, we tell you clearly what is missing instead of guessing. Exact technical values are confirmed with your engineer or fire consultant.

Our process from inquiry to installation

The work follows a clear sequence. You send an inquiry with photos and the relevant plan pages. We arrange an on-site measurement, then prepare a drawing and a written specification that includes the fire requirement.

After you approve the specification, the door is manufactured in our factory. It is then finished, for example with hot-dip galvanizing or powder coating, and installed on site.

Information to prepare before ordering

Having the right information ready speeds up the process and avoids rework. Building managers meeting safety requirements usually need to provide the following.

The fire safety requirement for the stairwell opening
Floor plans or details showing the opening
Photos of the existing frame and surroundings
Any approvals required by the building committee

Working with building committees and engineers

We regularly work with building committees, contractors, architects and engineers. When a fire-rated door is part of a shared stairwell, the committee often needs written documentation to approve the work.

We can provide a clear written specification that your engineer or fire consultant can review. This keeps the decision based on the approved requirement, not on assumptions.

Frequently asked questions

Can you make a fire-rated door for an existing stairwell frame?

It depends on the frame's condition and whether it matches the required fire assembly. We check the existing frame on site and tell you whether it can be used or needs replacing.

Do you provide a fire certificate with the door?

Documentation depends on the specific requirement and project. We clarify what paperwork is needed before production so it meets your approval process.

Do you need the building plans before measuring?

Plans help us understand the opening and the requirement, but we also measure on site. Both together give the most accurate result.

Can we use an aluminum door instead of iron for a stairwell?

Both iron and aluminum doors can be made to measure, but the choice must match the fire requirement and the assembly approved for the project. We recommend confirming the material with your engineer.

Common mistakes to avoid

The most common mistake is ordering a heavy door without checking the complete fire-rated assembly, including frame, seals and closer. Another is measuring the opening without the approved fire specification in hand.

Our recommendation

Before ordering, get the fire requirement for the specific opening in writing from your engineer or fire consultant, and send it to us with photos and measurements so the specification can be checked before production begins.

Summary

Techno Kol Uzi makes iron and aluminum stairwell doors to measure, and we build fire-rated assemblies to match the approved requirement for each opening.

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