Fire Rated Steel Frame Solutions for Building Openings

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A fire rated steel frame is a steel door or opening frame built to hold a fire-resistant assembly in place for a defined period, helping contain flame and smoke along escape routes. At Techno Kol Uzi, we manufacture these frames to measure in our Tel Aviv factory, working from your drawings and specification. Each frame is produced, finished and delivered as part of a documented process that suits architects specifying fire-resistant steel assemblies.

What a Fire Rated Steel Frame Does

A fire rated steel frame holds a fire-resistant door or glazed panel in its opening and keeps it closed and sealed when fire is present. Steel is used because it stays dimensionally stable at high temperatures better than many other materials, which helps the door remain in its frame during a fire event.

The frame is only one part of the assembly. The door leaf, seals, hinges, closers and glazing must all be specified to work together as a tested system.

Where Fire Rated Steel Frames Are Used

These frames are typically specified for stairwells, corridors, service shafts, plant rooms and compartment walls where a fire-resistant opening is required. Architects often combine them with steel stairs, partitions and vitrines that need to meet the same safety concept.

Stair and escape route doors
Compartment and shaft openings
Plant and technical rooms
Fire-rated glazed partitions

How We Build Them to Measure

Every opening is different, so we work from measured dimensions rather than standard sizes. The process starts with your drawings or an on-site measurement, followed by a written specification that confirms the wall type, opening size and fire rating requirement.

Production takes place in our factory, where profiles are cut, welded and checked before finishing. Frames can then be hot-dip galvanized or powder coated to suit the building environment.

Specification Points for Architects

Clear specification prevents problems on site. Please state the required fire rating period, the wall construction into which the frame will be fixed, the door leaf type and any glazing requirements.

Information we ask for

Architectural drawings with opening dimensions
Wall type and thickness
Required fire rating and door swing direction
Finish and colour preference

Exact fire performance values should always be confirmed with the project fire engineer.

Installation and Coordination on Site

Frames must be fixed plumb, square and securely to the surrounding structure, with the gaps around them sealed according to the approved system. Coordinating the frame installation with the masonry or drywall contractor early avoids rework later.

We recommend agreeing on the fixing method and the sequence of works before the frames are delivered, so the installers know exactly what to expect.

Working With Us on Your Project

Our process runs from inquiry with photos, to on-site measurement, to drawing and written specification, then client approval before production begins. Once the frames are made and finished, we arrange installation so the work fits your programme.

We serve private homeowners, building committees, contractors, architects and interior designers, and we are happy to review your drawings before you finalise the specification.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a fire rated frame and a standard steel frame?

A fire rated frame is designed to be part of a tested fire-resistant assembly, with the door, seals and fixings specified together. A standard frame does not carry that performance requirement. Always confirm the required rating with your fire engineer.

Can you make fire rated steel frames in non-standard sizes?

Yes, all our frames are made to measure in our Tel Aviv factory from your drawings or on-site measurements. Standard sizes are not required.

Which finishes are available for steel frames?

We offer hot-dip galvanizing and powder coating, which can be selected to suit the building environment and your colour preference. Please confirm the finish when you submit your specification.

What information do you need to start a quote-free inquiry?

Send photos of the opening, your drawings if available, the wall type and the required fire rating. We will arrange an on-site measurement and then prepare a written specification for your approval.

Common mistakes to avoid

Specifying the frame without the door, seals and fixings as one system is a common error. Measuring from old drawings instead of confirming dimensions on site can also lead to frames that do not fit.

Our recommendation

Share your wall construction and fire rating requirement at the very start, and ask for the frame, door and seals to be reviewed together. Confirming the installation sequence with the contractor before delivery saves time on site.

Summary

Fire rated steel frames protect escape routes when they are specified and installed as part of a complete system. Made to measure and documented properly, they give architects a reliable opening solution.

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