Fire Rated Steel Door RFQ Checklist for Building Projects
2026-06-07 17:38Fire rated door procurement is closely linked to building safety, local code requirements and installation conditions. A useful quotation should not only list the door size and price. Buyers also need to confirm fire rating, frame type, hardware, opening direction, wall condition and project quantity.
1. Confirm fire rating and project standard first
Fire rated steel doors are selected according to code requirements, building type and installation location. Before quotation, the buyer should state the required fire rating, local standard, project country, door application and whether certificates or test reports need to be supplied with the order.
For project selection, start with Jiahui's Fire-Rated Door and Fire Resistant Steel Doorsets categories.
Fire rated steel door selection should match fire rating, wall opening, frame type and hardware configuration.
2. Provide accurate size, frame and opening details
Door size is not enough for a reliable quotation. Buyers should provide wall opening size, finished floor level, wall thickness, frame type, single or double leaf, opening direction and whether the door needs threshold, vision panel or louver. These details affect production drawings and installation fit.
| RFQ item | What to confirm |
| Door set | Single or double leaf, door size, frame size, wall opening and swing direction. |
| Hardware | Lockset, hinge, closer, panic bar, handle, seal, vision panel and access control need. |
| Project scope | Quantity, floor schedule, packing method, delivery batch and installation responsibility. |
3. Match hardware with escape route and building use
Hardware should be selected according to how the door will be used. Emergency exits may require panic bars and door closers. Service rooms may need different lock functions. Corridors, stairwells and equipment rooms may have different opening direction and access control needs.
If the project includes industrial spaces or non-standard openings, compare the Industrial Door and Civil Door categories as well.
Door hardware, frame and opening direction should be confirmed before production drawings are finalized.
4. Compare quotations by complete door set scope
A low door price may exclude important hardware, packing, certificates or project documentation. Buyers should compare whether the quotation includes door leaf, frame, hardware, seals, surface finish, packing and technical drawings. This prevents extra cost after order confirmation.
5. RFQ checklist for fire rated steel doors
- Required fire rating, project standard, certificate or test report requirement.
- Door size, wall opening, wall thickness, frame type and opening direction.
- Single or double leaf, leaf thickness, surface finish and color requirement.
- Hardware list: hinge, lock, handle, closer, panic bar, seal and vision panel.
- Quantity schedule, packing, delivery batch and installation responsibility.
- Drawings, door schedule or photos of existing openings for replacement projects.
FAQ
Can Jiahui quote from a door schedule?
Yes. A door schedule is useful if it includes fire rating, size, quantity, hardware and opening direction. Drawings help make the quotation more accurate.
Should hardware be included in the RFQ?
Yes. Locksets, hinges, closers, panic bars, seals and vision panels can change both cost and compliance.
What information is needed for replacement projects?
Provide photos, opening size, wall thickness, existing frame condition and the required fire rating or local code requirement.