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Q: Do glass transoms above residential doors need to be tempered glass?
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How are residential security doors different to other types of doors?

Residential security doors are better secured than other types of doors. Residential security doors require more than a simple key to open, the doors require permission from a guard that works inside.


What are the uses of tempered glass?

carafe in coffee makers, windows in ovens, computer screens, skylights, shower doors, the back and side windows of passenger vehicles. * non- tempered glass if flammable; that is why tempered glass is used on those things.


What is the average height of a classroom?

7 Foot is normal for commercial doors, residential doors are 6 foot 8 inches.


Height of a door?

Most residential doors are 6 foot 8 inches.


What sort of products does CHI Overhead Doors sell?

CHI overhead sells doors for residential, Commercial, Rolling Steal doors, Garage doors and special customized doors. Please note there doors are made from high quality materials and are built to last.


Where can i find residential security doors?

You can find a variety of security doors at Home Depot for a low price. You can go to their website at homedepot.com to check out your options.


What is a residential security door?

70% of Burglars kick in doors. A Residential Security door is very strong and can deter and resist impact and high winds. They also are high end and expensive. Most people who purchase residential security doors live in larger homes, so decide if this is the sense of security you and your family need.


What UBC code states residential bathroom windows must have tempered glass?

UBC 2406.4, Item 6 addresses tempered glass in bathrooms (2406 addresses tempered/safety glass in general). The requirement is that tempered glass be installed when the bottom of the glass panel is within 60 inches of the standing surface of a tub, shower, etc. The AHJ will interpret this as any standing surface that they believe will be wet during normal use. You can get into lots of debates with the inspector if the window is in the bathroom, but off to the side of the tub/shower. The section specifically says "Glazing in doors and enclosures...any portion of a building wall enclosing these compartments." Where the debate will come in is whether the bathroom itself is the "enclosure" for the tub. If you have tempered glass there is no debate, if you don't then there can be.


What is the standard width and height of a commercial door?

The standard width and height of a commercial door is three feet wide and six feet, eight inches tall. Commercial doors are larger than residential doors. Actually many commercial doors are 84" in height. Six feet eight is normal for a residential door.


Should fireplace doors be opened or closed during burning?

In general, open. Doors may be closed when fire has burned down. Even tempered glass may shatter during very hot burns.


What types of products does Overhead Door sell for the garage?

Overhead Door sells the following garage products: Residential garage doors, residential garage door opener, door opener accessories, commercial doors, windload products, windload residentials, windload commercial, to name a few.


Using Residential Security Doors to Enhance Your Security?

Sometimes, even the most well made locks in the world can be bypassed by someone with the right kind of know how. In order to avoid being turned into a victim by a "skilled" thief, many people are starting to invest in residential security doors to help enhance their home security. These residential security doors are a great way to add security to your home since they serve a functional, consistent purpose while enhancing your security. You need the door anyway, and often these doors can stand up to weather much better than other doors, so the "if necessary" security features are a great bonus.