A useful fire-rated steel door quotation should show more than leaf size and rating duration. It needs a coordinated scope for the door, frame, glazing, hardware preparation, seals, finish, labels, documentation and delivery. Clear project information reduces assumptions and makes supplier offers easier to compare.
Confirm the referenced standard
State the fire test standard, required rating and any project-specific label or inspection requirements. Do not assume that terminology or ratings are interchangeable between markets. Ask suppliers to identify the configuration and supporting documents proposed for the opening.
Prepare the opening schedule
List the door mark, quantity, structural or nominal size, handing, wall type and location. Separate singles, pairs, unequal pairs, glazed doors and louvered openings. Mark information that remains subject to confirmation instead of applying a generic value across the schedule.
Coordinate leaf and frame construction
Specify the required leaf construction, frame profile, wall thickness and anchors. Confirm jamb, head and floor interfaces. Where vision panels or louvers are required, include size, position and performance information so the complete assembly can be reviewed.
Define hardware and accessories
- Hinges, locks, cylinders and keying requirements
- Closers, coordinators and panic devices
- Seals, thresholds, protection plates and door stops
- Access-control and electrical preparation
- Glazing, louvers and factory-installed components
- Items supplied with the door package or by others
State finish and exposure
Identify interior or exterior use, required color and coating system. Wet, corrosive or coastal environments may need a separate material and finish review. Include sample or approval requirements before production release.
Compare documentation and scope
Ask each supplier to list reports, certificates, labels, shop drawings, installation information and production records included in the price. Compare exclusions, packing and delivery terms as well as the door assembly itself.
Information to send
Provide the latest schedule, relevant plans, wall details, hardware information, specification sections, destination and requested delivery period. Use a clear revision date and require quotation assumptions to be stated by door mark.
Review the fire-rated steel door page, fire door ratings guide and quotation-support checklist, then describe your openings through the quotation form.