Steel Door Specification Resources
The resources on this page help with your standard and custom steel door specifications. These should be considered as guidelines. Always refer to your local or state code requirements.
Specifications for Standard Steel Doors & Frames
This specification offers numerous choices in both regular and fire-rated door and frame constructions. Users will select specific grades of doors and frames that best apply to any project.
Drawings
Download free door and frame drawings and models. They are available in all of the file types you need, including PDF, AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp formats. You can also download groups such as single steel doors or drywall.
SDI Certified
The Steel Door Institute has a popular industry certification called SDI Certified. Design professionals can specify SDI Certified and know that door & frame manufacturer meets the highest industry standards.
Door Selector
This tool helps you choose the appropriate doors for your projects. Just select the building type and opening location to see the most common door specifications based on your criteria and download a drawing.
Sample Healthcare Specification
This is an example of a section 081113 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames specification for a healthcare facility. Included in this spec are standard doors and frames, fire-rated assemblies, sidelights, and more.
Sample K-12 Specification
This is an example of a section 081113 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames specification for a K-12 project that includes standard and custom doors and frames, acoustical assemblies, and thermal break frames.
Knock Down vs. Welded Frames
Design professionals often have to decide which type of frame is best-suited for their project. Learn about the most popular types of KD and welded frame constructions, along with the pros and cons of each.
Specifying Blast Resistant Assemblies
Learn about specifying steel doors and frames for blast resistance. This standard covers the terminology, levels of protection, and how to request a quote. Test methods and design criteria is also covered in detail.
Specifying Acoustic Assemblies
Learn about acoustic door assemblies along with which STC ratings are commonly specified. Additional information is found in SDI 128 – Guidelines for Acoustical Performance of Standard Steel Doors and Frames.
Specifying Bullet Resistant Assemblies
This spec covers where bullet resistant doors are often located, the standards and performance levels to specify to, and the design options available.
Specifying Hurricane Assemblies
Hurricanes often occur in North America near the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. Learn about the design pressures and testing standards for specifying hurricane-resistant assemblies.
AIA Course: Specifying Specialty Doors
Learn about the most popular specialty doors today, including blast & bullet resistant, acoustic, forced entry, tornado resistant, hurricane resistant and more.
Forced Entry Resistant Doors & Frames
Virtually every type of building requires protection against forced entry. Learn how to determine the degree of protection that is appropriate and which products are suitable.
The Risks of Grouting Frames
When should frames be grouted? Ask three people and you’ll probably get three different answers. This article shares SDI’s stance on grouting frames and why.