Elevator Lobby Smoke Doors
The award winning smokeshield elevator is an elevator smoke containment system that eliminates vertical migration of smoke and hot gases in a multi floor structure all while offering limitless design freedom.
Elevator lobby smoke doors. Doors in care suite separations don t usually require gasketing but elevator lobby doors typically do. The door systems include integrated latch locking device semi concealed continuous hinge for all your elevator lobby needs. In combination with the fire rated doors used in nearly all elevators our elevator smoke containment curtains provide comprehensive and code compliant smoke and draft opening protection. Section 711 5 3 states that where required elsewhere in the code doors in smoke parti tions shall be self or automatic closing by smoke detec tion in accordance with section 715 4 8 3 this section is specifically referenced in section 708 14 1 exception 5.
The lobby enclosure shall separate the elevator shaft enclosure doors from each floor by fire partitions. It was selected as a top product of 2019 by architectural record magazine in the building systems and components category. The icc recognizes the combination of the normally fire rated elevator hoistway doors and the rolling magnetic gasketing system which deploys an air tight film over the shaft door as an approved alternative for an enclosed elevator lobby. These units are easy to install in elevator openings and integrate seamlessly with existing fire protection systems to quickly bring a structure up to code.
This insures easy access from either side of the elevator cab in an emergency situation. Elevator shafts are among the most vulnerable areas of a multistory structure in the event of a fire. This hoistway closure is the result of almost 100 years of experience developing products that are specifically designed for fire protection and safety. Syntégra door systems are available in a variety of configurations including double egress or standard swing pair pocketed 90 or 180 degrees.
The smokeshield elevator is perfect for virtually any elevator opening and you can customize it to complement your building. A reliable smoke curtain that seals after every use. Both of these locations usually require positive latching hardware. The fire rated elevator doors provide the requisite fire protection and the ul 1784 tested rolling magnetic gasketing system provides the necessary smoke protection.
Installation of smoke doors shall be in accordance with nfpa 105. An enclosed elevator lobby shall be provided at each floor where an elevator shaft enclosure connects more than three stories. Therefore it is required elsewhere in the code for elevator lobby doors.