There are certain buildings or remodeling jobs that might require a fire-rated door. These are often installed in office buildings, public buildings, and dormitories, and most of all, in exit stairwells. Some residences may also require a fire-rated door but this is less common than commercial buildings. If you’re having doubts about whether you should install fire-rated access doors , then you should probably finish this article until the end because we will tell you everything you need to know about fire-rated access doors. What is a fire-rated access door? A fire-rated access door is a very heavy door made of materials such as gypsum or metal and its primary purpose is to hold back smoke and contain the fire. It is called fire-rated because it means that when the door is installed properly, it is not supposed to combust during a certain period of time in an average fire. Each fire-rated door must be installed following certain specifications and also requires specific do