A bead 2 pre lacquered timber bead.
Standard vision panel door.
This proven method clearly identifies the correct procedure for glazing fire doors.
Screw fixing can be accommodated also.
The vision panel may be a single panel or may be interrupted between 800mm and 1150mm to accommodate a horizontal mid rail if necessary.
We offer 3 types of glazing bead which can be chosen to suit the requirements of the project.
Size limits for vision panels.
All provide fd60 rating.
Our standard single glazed vision panels are all made with 6 38mm laminate.
Door leaves and side panels that are in excess of 450mm wide must be provided with viewing panels giving a zone of visibility between 500mm and 1500mm from floor level as illustrated below.
Glazed vision panels are offered under the ifc certification scheme.
Hardwood beads can be finished to match the door facing and are generally pin fixed punched and filled.
Bead 1 foil wrapped mdf bead see pic.
Our standard vision panels can be fire rated in association with the standard bead details shown below.
These include a hardware bolection bead flush bead and steel trim option.
2012 ibc clarifies that if a vision panel in a 60 or 90 minute door is over the size limit of 100 sq inches the fire rated glass must be fire resistive.
If you require a thicker glass for acoustic or security please contact our team to find a solution that will best suit.
We offer two standard beading options either internal or external please note glass is not provided and the design is able to incorporate safety glass compliant with nzs 4223 3.
The 2012 ibc model building code contains size limits for vision panels in a 60 or 90 minute door.
Size limits for vision panels in 60 or 90 minute doors.