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ASSISTED LIVING

  • Uniformity of all interior doors and frames – including stairwells and double egress frames
  • Economical solution without sacrificing performance or quality
  • Fire rated sidelights and borrowed lights available
  • Ideal for either wood stud or steel stud framing – eliminates need for wood blocking when using pre-hung wood frames
  • Rescue hardware frames available for patient bathrooms
  • More durable than traditional wood frames without adding considerable cost
  • Adaptable to specialized hardware requirements
  • Increased living space security vs wood frames
  • AK frame for unit entries when using wood interior frames provides superior strength, security and fire protection when compared with wood frames

 

Assisted Living Uses Photo
    Frequency S C A CK AK DE P Galvanizing
Required
Common Areas Main Entrance H • • • • • • • H
Secondary Entrance M • • • • • • • H
Corridor Offices M O O O P • • • H
Restrooms M O O O P • • • Y
Laundry M O O O P • • • Y
Pool M O O O P • • • Y
Exercise M O O O P • • • Y
Maintenance L O O O P • • • H
Meeting Rooms L O O O P • • • H
Interior Offices L P O O O • • • H
SecureStorage L • P O • • • • H
Mech./Elect L • O O P • • • H
Stairwell L • O O P • • • H
Corridors – Dbl. Egress L • • • • • P • H
Rooms Entry M O O • P   • • H
Bath L P O O • • • • Y
Furnace L P O O • • • • H
Bedroom L P O O • • • • H
Closet SS/PR L P O O • • • • H
Closet Bi-pass L • P • • • • • H
Closet Bi-fold L P O • • • • • H
Pocket L • • • • • • P H
Rescue Hardware Frame   • P • • • • • Y
 

Frequency
H = High
M = Medium
L = Low

Use of Frame
P = Preferred
O = Optional
•= not recommended

Galvanizing Required
Y = Always
H = Galvanize in Humid Climate

Accessory Hardware

TA-10 Regular Arm Closer Reinforcement – Can be used on all Frames
TA-12 Parallel Arm Closer Reinforcement – Classic Frames only
TA-47 Parallel Arm Closer Reinforcement – Kerf Frames only
CASING RECOMMENDATIONS
TA-8 Drawing for uses page TA-8 Drawing for uses page
TA-35 Drawing for uses page Wood Casing Drawing for uses page
 
Click here: CSI Format Specifications
 
Classic Frame S C

Drawing for S, C Series Door Frames
S-Series (20 gage,
Factory Prefinished)

General use for all interior openings.

Minimum Jamb Depth – 2 1/4"

Maximum Jamb Depth – 5 3/8"

Fire Rating – 90 Minute (Minimum Jamb Depth 3 3/8" for rating)

Maximum Door Weight – 500 lbs.

C-Series (18 gage, Factory Prefinished)

General use for all interior openings requiring additional strength and impact resistance of 18 gage steel.

Minimum Jamb Depth – 2 1/4"

Maximum Jamb Depth – 13"

Fire Rating – 90 Minute (Minimum Jamb Depth 3 3/8" for rating)

Maximum Door Weight – 500 lbs.
 
Adjustable Frame A

Drawing for S, C Series Door Frames
A-Series (18 gage, electro-galvanized, Factory Prefinished)

Use for interior openings with uneven or odd sized walls requiring non-stock wall size. Adjustable jamb thickness makes this frame Ideal for remodel projects.

Minimum Jamb Depth – 3 3/4"

Maximum Jamb Depth – 12"

Fire Rating – 90 Minute

Maximum Door Weight – 500 lbs.
 
Kerfed Frame CK

Drawing for S, C Series Door Frames
CK-Series
(18 gage, electro-galvanized, Factory Prefinished)

Use for interior and exterior openings requiring a seal against smoke, sound, weather, and light. Kerfed stop with factory installed seal.

Minimum Jamb Depth – 4"

Maximum Jamb Depth – 8"

Fire Rating – 90 Minute

Maximum Door Weight – 500 lbs.
 
Double Egress Frame DE

Drawing for S, C Series Door Frames
DE-Series
(18 gage, Factory Prefinished)

Use for cross corridor fire separation where doors are held open during normal use.

Minimum Jamb Depth – 4 3/4"

Maximum Jamb Depth – 13"

Fire Rating – 90 Minute

Maximum Door Weight – 250 lbs.
 
Pocket Trim P

Drawing for S, C Series Door Frames
P-Series (18 gage)

Use to trim out pocket doors so they have the same appearance as other frames for the project.

Minimum Jamb Depth – 4"

Maximum Jamb Depth – 13"

Fire Rating – none

Maximum Door Weight – N/A