Best Doors PA60 Door Set -/60/60sm

The PA60 fire door set has a limited size range and is suitable for interior use only. It is a more economic and limited version of the PR60 fire door set. The PA60 is available in timber or steel frame with a variety of leaf facing and hardware options.

updated : 25/4/2024

The construction of the PA60 has a solid core and requires no metal fixing plates or channel in the door leaf. It is not suitable for exposed exterior use.

Timber-framed smoke control doors include a seal in the frame.

The thickness of the PA60 door leaf is 48mm with an approximate leaf weight of 24kg/m2

Notes:

Please note that the maximum leaf width shown above is measured per door leaf.

The ‘sm’ above denotes that the door is available as a smoke control door set.

The maximum area per door leaf is 2.468m2

Insulation ratings must be notified at time of pricing for steel frames.

Product Options

LEAF FACINGS

MDF

Hardboard

Plywood

High pressure laminate up to 1.5mm thick (e.g. Laminex, Formica)

Kydex

Metal Sheet, mild or stainless (0.6 - 1.0mm) *

Sheet Vinyl (1.25 - 2mm)

Aluminium sheet (0.3 - 1mm) *

Notes:

Of the above facings only those marked * may extend around the door edge.

Standard Paint Quality doors are allowed ‘non-clashed’ to provide best surface for finish painting.

Other facings may be available, please contact Best Doors to discuss further options.

LEAF EDGES

The leaf edges listed below are available for the PA60 door set

Notes:

Aluminium cappings are not available for timber frame doorsets.

FRAME TYPES & PROFILES

Timber Frame

The timber frame profiles listed below are available for the PA60 door set.

Timber density requirements exclude some species of timber. 

Steel Frame

The steel frame profiles listed below are available for the PA60 door set.

The PA60 door set is available in the two-part steel frame system for fixing to walls already lined.

For more in depth information on frame profiles and sizes, please see our Installation Instructions.

MEETING STILES

The meeting stiles listed below are applicable to paired door sets only. 

WALL TYPES

The PA60 can be installed in masonry walls and timber stud drywalls of at least 60 minute fire resistance.

Not applicable in steel stud drywalls.

Product Optional Extras

Vision Panels

Notes:

Please note that the height and width of the vision panel must still fall within the maximum glazed area.

Glazing types marked with * indicate Grade A Safety glass.

For 60 minute door sets with larger vision panel options, please refer to the PR60 fire door.

 STANDARD VISION PANEL CROSS SECTIONS

Sidelights and Overlights

Sidelights and Overlights are not applicable for this door set. Please refer to the PR60 datasheet.

Overpanels

Overpanels are not applicable for this door set. Please refer to the PR60 datasheet.

Additional Door Options

PUSH OR KICKPLATES

Push plates or kickplates can be of the below permitted materials and can be either surface mounted or recessed flush. Fixing may be via screws or contact adhesive only.

  • Steel (mild or Stainless)
  • Vinyl Sheets up to 2mm
  • Formica
  • Acrovyn
  • Korogard

VENTILATION GRILLES

Please note that fire doors with ventilation grilles cannot be certified as ‘Smoke’ control door sets. Intumescent grilles are available to a maximum rating of -/60/30.

Grille sizes available

  • 600w x 300mm
  • 450w x 450mm
  • 600w x 600mm

This door leaf has a thermal insulation rating (R-value) of 0.536 Km2/W.

TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

The PA60 fire door complies with the requirements of NZS 4520 Fire-resistant door sets when installed in accordance with Best Doors’ Installation Instructions into a complying fire-resistant wall, and when fitted with approved hardware.

NZS 4520 is referenced in the New Zealand Building Code Acceptable Solutions (Appendix C 6.1.1)

Best PA60 fire doors have been successfully fire-tested in accordance with AS1530.4, as referenced in NZS 4520 and in Appendix C 5.1.1.

The fire resistance achieved by the PA60 was FRR -/60/60

The PA60 has been tested to and met the physical endurance requirements of NZS 4520 Appendix A.

The PA60 fire door will satisfy the requirements of NZBC, B2 “Durability” under conditions of use, installation and maintenance specified by Best Doors, or specific contractual guarantees, whichever are overriding.