Blast Resistant Doors
Engineered To Withstand Blast Threats
Blast resistant doors protect people and property from explosions and shrapnel. The test footage video shows how effective blast doors are from preventing devastating shrapnel from entering a room.
The Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security, and petrochemical industry building standards are increasingly requiring blast doors. The most common buildings for these blast doors include refineries, chemical storage, nuclear and power plants among others.
Specifying Blast Doors
SDI 133
Guideline for Specifying Steel Doors and Frames for Blast Resistance
SDI 133 (Blast Information) provides definitions and covers how to properly request a quote or specify blast resistant assemblies. Also included is important information on blast product response and blast damage categories. Test methods and design criteria is also covered in detail.
Other commonly specified test methods for blast doors include ASTM F2247, ASTM F2927 and ASTM F1642. For all Department of Defense related construction, UFC 4-010-01 is one of the primary specifications required.
Why Blast Doors Are Essential in High-Risk Environments
Blast resistant doors are designed to safeguard people, property, and critical operations from the destructive forces of explosions and shrapnel.
How they are helpful:
- Reduce the risk of injury
- Minimize possible structural damage
- Protect valuable equipment and information
Blast doors play a critical role in meeting stringent safety and compliance requirements.
Key Applications of Blast Doors
Blast doors are used anywhere there is a risk of explosive threats, whether from industrial accidents or intentional attacks. Common applications include:
- Government and military facilities
- Data centers and communications hubs
- Research laboratories
- Mining operations
- Critical infrastructure and transportation hubs
Explore additional types of commercial steel doors offering protection:
Resources
SDI has developed a variety of blast door resources for architects, specifiers and distributors below.
AIA / GBCI Education
Specifying Specialty Steel Doors: A Primer on Fire-Rated, Forced Entry, Acoustic, Stainless Steel and More
Article
Specifying Specialty Steel Doors
FAQ
FAQ from Architects on Blast Resistant Doors & Specifications
Presentation
Blast Resistant Assemblies
SDI 133
Guideline for Specifying Steel Doors & Frames for Blast Resistance
Manufacturers
SDI member manufacturers have excellent blast resistant door assemblies available. Click a logo below to explore their options.
