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Elevator lobby door

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A door between an elevator lobby and another building space other than the elevator shaft.

C-class door

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A door constructed of noncombustible material that does not have A-or B-class fire endurance.

Dutch door

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A door divided horizontally so that the lower part can be shut while the upper part remains open.

Side panel frame

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A door frame prepared for the installation of a fixed solid metal or wood panel alongside the door opening.

Horizontal sliding door

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A door installed in the vertical plane that slides in a direction that is perpendicular to the direction of egress travel.

Electromagnetic lock

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A door lock that uses an electrically actuated magnetic attraction to secure the door.

Automatic-closing door

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A door that normally is open but that closes when the automatic-closing device is activated.

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