AWS EDITION 1, 2009

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Appendix B

© 2009, AWI, AWMAC, WI - Architectural Woodwork Standards - 1st Edition, October 1, 2009

(Appendix B is not part of the AWS for compliance purposes)

9 - Wood Doors

Louver Options

Variety of sizes

Wood slats Wood chevrons

Metal chevrons

Fusible link

WL = Wood louver. Not allowed by NFPA 80 in fire-rated

doors.

FL = Fusible link louver.

Not allowed by NFPA 80 in means-of-egress fir e d o o r s. G e n e r a l l y ,

fusible link louvers installed in 45, 60, and 90 minute fire-rated

doors must comply with individual fire door authorities and ADA

requirements.

All fusible link louvers must be minimum 8” (203 mm) from the

bottom of the door to the bottom of the louver cutout, and 6”

(152 mm) from the edge of the louver cutout to the edge of the

door and/or other cutouts for vision panels, locks, closers, or

other hardware.

These minimum dimensions must be maintained or the fire rating

label and warranty will be voided.

Sizes and details other than those illustrated are available.

Flashings

Bottom of

cutout

Door

top

Door

bottom

Exterior

Surface

If the woodworker is to flash the top of the door or the bottom

edge of cutouts for exterior doors, it must be specified.

Dutch Door Options

One sideshelf Two sideshelf 20-Min. shelf

No shelf Rabbeted meeting rails

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