Know Your Doors - P&A Brain Game

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Know Your Doors

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QUESTION 1/10 - Blast Load levels

QUESTION 1/10 - Blast Load levels

Explanation

Here is the full list of Static Load Levels: Very Low Range: 1 psi or less Low Range: 1-3 psi Mid Range: 3-20 psi High Range: 20 psi and above

QUESTION 2/10 - Blast door terms

QUESTION 2/10 - Blast door terms

Explanation

Rebound Percentages can range from 0% to 100%. A Rebound Percentage of 100% would mean that it can withstand a rebound magnitude that is 100% as powerful as the initial pressure.

QUESTION 3/10 - Accoustical Terms

QUESTION 3/10 - Accoustical Terms

Explanation

Sound Transmission Class (STC)Measure of sound-insulation value of a partition Focuses specifically on airborne sound transmission Laboratory tested to ASTM E90 - 09 STC ratings typically range from 25 to 80 Higher STC rating = Better sound insultation

QUESTION 4/10 - UL Fire ratings

QUESTION 4/10 - UL Fire ratings

Explanation

Hourly Ratings Can Impact the Material Selection As Well. As the hourly rating and/or the temperature rise increases, the STC product options available decreases

QUESTION 5/10 - Ada Standards

QUESTION 5/10 - Ada Standards

Explanation

The ADA requires that accessible doors have a clear width of at least 32 inches. This measurement is taken from the face of the door to the stop of the frame when the door is open 90 degrees. If it's not possible to provide a 32 inch opening, the opening should be as wide as possible.

Question 6/10 - Acoustic Frames

Question 6/10 - Acoustic Frames

Explanation

Why Steel? When it comes to Accoustic Frames, Steel reflects a large part of the sound waves that hit it, reducing the amount of noise that gets through.

QUESTION 7/10 - Bullet Resistant Doors

QUESTION 7/10 - Bullet Resistant Doors

Explanation

Bullet resistant doors are often used in any structure where increased safety is desired. They are generally tested in accordance with UL 752 and assigned a level from 1-10 that defines how resistant the door is to gunfire.

QUESTION 8/10 - Ada Standars cont.

QUESTION 8/10 - Ada Standars cont.

Explanation

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sets standards for door hardware to ensure access for both disabled and non-disabled people. The ADA covers a wide range of private businesses, in addition to all state and local government agencies.

QUESTION 9/10 SCIF Requirements

QUESTION 9/10 SCIF Requirements

Explanation

The Primary Entrance door to a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (commonly referred to as SCIF) must have both a deadbolt lock and a spin-dial lock, to be considered FFL-2890 compliant.

QUESTION 10/10 - Accoustic doors cont.

QUESTION 10/10 - Accoustic doors cont.

Explanation

Solid wood doors are generally better at blocking sound than hollow core doors because they have more mass. The amount of sound blocked depends on the thickness and density of the wood. However, noise can still get around a solid wood door if the door frame is not acoustically treated.

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