Industries we serve
Multifamily & Senior Living
Mills & Nebraska supplies apartment, condominium and senior living projects in Florida with fire-rated doors, knockdown frames, accessible hardware and Division 10 accessories that meet NFPA 80, NFPA 101, the Fair Housing Act and the ADA 2010 Standards.
- Years in business
- 90+
- Openings secured
- 1M+
- Years of staff experience
- 1K+
- On stocked items
- Same Day
Overview
Door and hardware solutions for multifamily facilities
Multifamily and senior living projects need door solutions that balance resident safety, accessibility, fire protection and long-term durability. Mills & Nebraska provides large door and frame packages for residential towers, garden-style apartments and assisted living facilities throughout Florida.
Requirements
What multifamily openings require
- 01
Self-closing, fire-rated unit entry doors for rated corridors
- 02
ADA-compliant thresholds, closers and lever hardware
- 03
Hurricane-rated exterior doors
- 04
Sound-rated unit entry doors for resident privacy
- 05
Accessible hardware for senior living and memory care
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Large door packages for communities with hundreds of units
Products
Products specified for multifamily projects
DoorsFire-Rated Doors
Steel doors for heavy-use, fire-rated and hurricane-rated openings.
FramesKnockdown Frames
Frames that ship in pieces and assemble on site for renovations.
Accessible Hardware
Division 10 Accessories
HardwareCommercial Door Locks
Grade 1 cylindrical and mortise locksets, keying and electrified options.
Projects
Multifamily projects in our portfolio
What fire rating do apartment unit entry doors need?
Unit entry doors that open onto a rated corridor are typically 20-minute fire-rated, self-closing and positive latching. The corridor rating depends on the building's construction and sprinkler system under the Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023) and NFPA 101, so the approved plans set the final requirement.
What are knockdown frames and when are they used?
Knockdown (KD) frames ship in pieces and are assembled at the opening, usually over finished drywall partitions. They are common in multifamily and tenant work because they install quickly, while welded frames are typically preferred in masonry walls and heavy-use openings.
Which accessibility rules apply to apartment and senior living doors?
Covered dwelling units must meet the Fair Housing Act design requirements, including usable door widths. Leasing offices, amenity spaces and other public areas follow the ADA 2010 Standards, and senior living projects often add lever hardware and low-energy operators for residents.
Resources
Code guides and articles
- GuideFire door ratings guideRatings by wall type, NFPA 252 and UL 10C testing and NFPA 80 inspections.
- GuideFlorida Building Code door requirementsFire, wind, egress and accessibility requirements under the 8th Edition (2023).
- GuideHurricane door guideMiami-Dade NOA, Florida Product Approval and wind-borne debris testing.
Article · Commercial DoorsADA Compliant Commercial Doors: Accessibility Standards Every Contractor Should Know
Article · Commercial DoorsCustom Door Fabrication for Commercial Buildings
Article · Commercial DoorsExterior Doors for Hospitals: Built for Safety, Durability, and Compliance
Service areas
Multifamily service areas in Florida
City pages where we list multifamily work, supplied from Orlando and Lakeland.
Industries
Other industries we serve
Get a quote for your multifamily project
Send us your drawings or door schedule. With 90+ years in business and in-house Design and Specification Services, our team responds within 24 business hours with lead times, submittals and Florida code requirements.