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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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