Commercial Door Technical Resources
Mills & Nebraska's resource library covers the Florida Building Code, fire door ratings and hurricane-rated doors, with installation steps and NFPA 80, ADA and HVHZ checklists for commercial door projects.
Compliance Guides
In-depth guides for Florida building code, hurricane, and fire rating requirements.
Installation Guides
General installation steps for doors, frames, and hardware. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and listing requirements. Need a crew? See our installation services.
Interactive Checklists
Use these checklists to track compliance. Checked items reset when you leave the page.
Fire Door Inspection Checklist (NFPA 80)
Annual inspection requirements for fire door assemblies per NFPA 80.
Project Submittal Checklist
Required documents for commercial door project submittals to architects and GCs.
ADA Compliance Checklist
Accessibility requirements for commercial door openings per the 2010 ADA Standards and FBC Accessibility.
Hurricane Door Documentation (HVHZ)
Required NOA and product approval documentation for High-Velocity Hurricane Zone projects.
Code-Rated Products Covered in These Guides
Fire-rated and hurricane-rated openings, and the hardware that keeps them compliant.
- Rated openingsFire-Rated Doors & FramesHollow metal, wood and fiberglass doors and frames rated 20 minutes to 3 hours.
- Rated openingsHurricane-Rated & Windstorm-Resistant Doors and FramesAssemblies with Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval.
- ProductStandard Welded FramesFactory-welded frames fabricated in Orlando for new construction.
- ProductFiberglass DoorsFRP doors that will not rust or rot, fire-rated to 90 minutes.
- ProductExit Devices & Panic HardwareRim, vertical rod and mortise devices, including UL listed fire exit hardware.
- ProductCommercial Door ClosersSurface, concealed and floor closers plus low-energy operators.
- ProductHollow Metal DoorsSteel doors for heavy-use, fire-rated and hurricane-rated openings.
- ProductCommercial Door LocksGrade 1 cylindrical and mortise locksets, keying and electrified options.
- ProductCommercial Door HingesBall bearing, continuous, swing clear and power transfer hinges.
Services for Code-Compliant Openings
- ServiceCommercial Door InstallationIn-house installation of doors, frames, hardware and Division 10 products.
- ServiceDoor & Frame FabricationFrame fabrication, door prep and Intertek labeling in Orlando.
- ServiceDoor Hardware SpecificationHardware consulting, scheduling and keying with an Architectural Hardware Consultant on staff.
Related Articles
- Commercial DoorsCustom Door Fabrication for Commercial BuildingsCustom door fabrication produces doors and frames to non-standard sizes, materials, and hardware requirements while keeping fire and wind ratings intact.
- Commercial DoorsUnderstanding Storm-Rated Doors: Protection for Florida's Commercial BuildingsStorm-rated doors are exterior door assemblies tested for wind pressure and, where required, debris impact, so they can be approved for Florida commercial buildings.
- Commercial DoorsImpact Rated Commercial Doors Fabricated and Supplied for Florida ProjectsImpact rated commercial doors are complete door assemblies tested to resist wind-borne debris and cyclic wind pressure, as Florida Building Code requires for many exterior openings.
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