Shaft Doors are fire-rated access doors installed at openings to vertical building shafts, such as utility shafts, service risers, plumbing shafts, electrical risers, and duct shafts. Their primary purpose is to maintain the fire-resistance rating of the shaft enclosure while allowing access for inspection and maintenance.
Key Features of Shaft Doors
- Fire-Rated Construction
- Durable Materials
- Secure Access
- Space-Efficient Design
Common Applications
- Electrical risers
- Plumbing and pipe shafts
- HVAC duct shafts
- Telecommunications risers
- Service and maintenance access points
Benefits
- Maintains the fire compartmentation of the building.
- Provides safe access for maintenance personnel.
- Supports compliance with fire and building regulations.
- Helps reduce the spread of smoke and flames through vertical openings.
- Protects critical building services and infrastructure.
Types of Shaft Doors
- Single-leaf shaft doors
- Double-leaf shaft doors
- Custom-sized access shaft doors
Electrical/Riser Doors: Access points for electrical panels, meters, and cable routing.
Plumbing/Utility Doors: Used in bathrooms or utility areas to access water supply, drainage lines, and valves.
