
CE Door Hardware Series
UL Door Hardware Series



























CE Fire Door Ratings (EN System)
UL Fire Door Ratings (North America System) Based on UL 10C
| Category | Fire Door Hardware | Regular Door Hardware |
| Core Purpose | Life safety: contain fire, smoke, and heat | Daily use: access, privacy, and basic security |
| Typical Applications | Commercial buildings, hospitals, airports, hotels, public infrastructure | Residential, offices, interior doors |
| Compliance Requirement | Mandatory for fire-rated doors; must meet building codes | Not mandatory; depends on project needs |
| Fire Testing Standards | Must comply with UL 10C, EN 1634 | No fire testing required |
| Certification Bodies | Certified by Underwriters Laboratories, Intertek | Usually no certification or only basic quality marks |
| System Requirement | Must be used as a complete fire door assembly | Components can be selected independently |
| Door Hinge | Heavy-duty, high load-bearing, maintains alignment under extreme heat | Standard hinge for basic door movement |
| Door Lock | Must include automatic latching to keep door closed during fire | Manual or optional latching |
| Door Closer | Mandatory, ensures automatic closing after each use | Optional or not required |
| Panic / Exit Hardware | Required in high-occupancy areas for emergency egress | Optional, based on convenience |
| Material | Stainless steel, reinforced steel, fire-resistant alloys | Zinc alloy, aluminum, mild steel |
| Durability | Designed for high temperature + high-frequency use | Designed for normal environmental conditions |
| Corrosion Resistance | Higher requirement (especially for public & exterior doors) | Standard or moderate protection |
| Installation | Strict installation rules; no modification allowed | Flexible installation |
| Inspection & Approval | Subject to fire inspection and authority approval | Usually no inspection required |
| Failure Impact | May cause fire spread, safety risks, legal liability | Affects usability or security only |
| Project Risk | High (linked to life safety & compliance) | Low |
| Price Level | Higher due to certification, materials, and testing | Lower, cost-driven |
| Lifecycle Cost | Lower long-term (durability + compliance) | May increase due to replacement/maintenance |
| Typical Buyers | Contractors, developers, fire engineers, consultants | Homeowners, distributors, general builders |
















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1. Can you recommend a complete fire door hardware solution for my project?
2. Can you help match hardware with our fire door specification?
3. Do you provide both CE and UL fire-rated hardware for international projects?
4. Do you provide hardware schedules for projects?
5. Can one hardware solution cover multiple fire ratings?
6. Can you help reduce project cost without compromising compliance?
7. Do you provide certification documents for project submission?
8. Can you support large-scale construction projects?
9. Do you provide samples for approval?
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Contact D&D Hardware to discuss your project requirements. Our team will help you select the right certified fire door hardware for any building type or target market.
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