Fire-Rated Door Hinges: Certificates, Intumescent Details, and Liability
🔥 Why Fire-Rated Hinges Matter More Than You Think Fire-rated doors save lives—but they can only perform as designed if the hinges holding them remain functional during extreme heat. A door with incorrect or uncertified hinges can fail in minutes, allowing flames and smoke to spread rapidly. In today’s construction standards, the hinge is not…