Electrifying a fire or smoke control door is not a simple hardware upgrade. It is a regulatory intervention that directly affects the certified door assembly.
Certification applies to the complete tested configuration, not to individual components. The leaf, frame, seals, hinges, closer and locking system are assessed together under defined conditions, typically in coordination with the door manufacturer. Modifying that configuration without proper validation can compromise the approval.
A locking device may carry its own fire classification, but this does not automatically permit installation on any certified door. Compatibility depends on the manufacturer’s documentation or on an extended application assessment performed by qualified experts, particularly when adapting solutions across different door brands.
Smoke control adds another critical layer. The door must maintain seal integrity and predictable closing behavior to prevent the spread of toxic gases during evacuation. Electrification must never interfere with this function.
We define door control strategies within the certification framework of the tested assembly, ensuring that smoke containment, fire resistance and safety performance remain fully intact.
