Fire-Rated Commercial Doors in Washington DC
Our Services
Protecting Your Building with Code-Compliant Fire Doors
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Fire Door Services We Provide
Fire-Rated Door Installation
We install UL-listed fire-rated doors in the required ratings (20-minute, 45-minute, 60-minute, 90-minute, and 3-hour) for corridors, stairwells, mechanical rooms, and other rated assemblies.
Fire-Rated Door Replacement
When a fire door or frame is damaged beyond repair or is no longer the correct type for its opening, we replace it with a new UL-listed fire-rated door and frame sized and rated for that opening.
Fire Door Repair
Gaps, damaged seals, missing hardware, and improper modifications can cause a fire door to fail inspection. We repair and restore fire doors to compliant condition.
Panic Hardware & Exit Devices
Proper panic hardware is required on fire exit doors. We install and service UL-listed panic bars, exit devices, and fire-rated door closers.
Why choose us
Specialty Doors
Beyond fire-rated doors, we also install and service:
- Sound-rated (STC) doors for recording studios, conference rooms, and healthcare facilities
- Lead-lined doors for X-ray rooms and radiation environments
- Blast-resistant doors for government and secure facilities
- Bullet-resistant doors for banks, dispensaries, and high-security applications
Trusted by 800+ happy customers
Stay Compliant, Stay Safe
Fire door compliance is not optional — it protects your occupants, satisfies your insurance requirements, and keeps you on the right side of local fire marshals. Let DC Commercial Door Solutions handle your fire door needs from installation through repair.
Fire-Rated Doors & Frames
Fire-rated doors and frames are installed at specific openings — such as stairwells and rated corridors — to slow the spread of fire and smoke. We install, repair, and replace fire-rated doors and frames, along with the hardware they require.
Fire Door Hardware
Fire-rated openings generally require hardware that supports self-closing and positive latching, such as a functioning door closer and compatible latching hardware. Where panic or exit hardware is required on a fire-rated opening, it needs to be a type listed for fire-door use. See our door closer repair and panic bar & exit device repair pages for more on that hardware.
Common Fire Door Problems
Door doesn't self-close or latch fully
This is usually a closer adjustment issue or worn latch hardware. Because self-closing and latching are core to how a fire door is intended to function, this type of issue is worth addressing promptly.
Door or frame misalignment
A fire door that has shifted out of alignment with its frame may not close and latch fully. We correct alignment and check that the door still closes and seals as intended for its opening.
Damaged hardware or labels
Fire doors typically carry a rating label, and hardware needs to remain the type originally specified for that opening. We repair and replace damaged hardware with components suited to the door's application.
Specialty Commercial Doors
Beyond standard fire-rated doors, we also work on other specialty commercial doors and hardware configurations as needed for a building's specific requirements — talk to us about your specific opening and we'll advise on the appropriate door and hardware.
Repair vs. Replacement
Closer adjustment, alignment, and hardware issues are typically repairable. Replacement is generally the right approach when the door or frame is significantly damaged, or the existing door is no longer an appropriate type for its opening.
A Note on Code & Inspection Requirements
Fire door requirements are set by local building and fire code and can vary by jurisdiction and building type. We install, repair, and replace fire-rated doors, frames, and hardware, but we do not provide fire door inspection, testing, labeling, or compliance certification services. For a determination of whether a specific door or building meets applicable code requirements, consult your local fire marshal or a qualified code official.
Properties We Serve
We work on fire-rated and specialty doors for office buildings, apartment and condominium buildings, medical facilities, and other commercial properties throughout Washington, DC.
Serving Washington DC
DC Commercial Door Solutions installs and repairs fire-rated doors for commercial and multi-tenant buildings throughout Washington, DC, including Capitol Hill and Shaw, where older buildings often have stairwell and corridor doors that need hardware repair or replacement.
Related Services
- Panic Bar & Exit Device Repair
- Hollow Metal Doors & Frames
- Commercial Door Hardware
- Commercial Door Installation
Frequently Asked Questions
Why won't my fire door close and latch on its own?
This is usually a closer adjustment issue or worn latch hardware. Since self-closing and latching are core to a fire door's function, it's worth addressing promptly.
Do you provide fire door inspections or certification?
No — we install, repair, and replace fire-rated doors, frames, and hardware, but we do not provide inspection, testing, labeling, or compliance certification services.
Can panic hardware be installed on a fire-rated door?
Yes, but it needs to be hardware specifically listed for fire-door use. We install exit devices appropriate for the door's rating and application.
Can a fire door be repaired, or does it need to be replaced?
Alignment, closer adjustment, and hardware issues are typically repairable. Replacement is generally needed when the door or frame has significant damage or the door type is no longer appropriate for its opening.
Who determines whether a fire door meets code requirements?
Fire door code requirements are set and enforced by local building and fire authorities. We can service the door and hardware, but a formal compliance determination should come from your local fire marshal or a qualified code official.