Fire Rated Doors in Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat fire crews check thousands of buildings a year. We handle rated doors and frames from supply to repair, so the doors in your separations close, latch and keep their labels.
Call our Calgary team403-650-5232Checked by the fire department, every year
Medicine Hat Fire and Emergency Services runs both fire life safety checks and formal inspections. Doors in fire separations are part of what crews look at, along with exit signs, emergency lighting and alarms.
A fire door passes when it closes on its own, latches, has its labels, and isn't propped open. We supply new rated assemblies and repair existing doors with parts that keep the rating.
Fire door problems and fixes
| Problem found | Why it matters | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Door doesn't close fully | Smoke and fire can pass the opening | Adjust or replace the closer |
| Door doesn't latch | Fire pressure can push it open | Realign or replace the latch and strike |
| Held open with a wedge | Not allowed on fire doors | Fit a holder that releases on alarm |
| Label missing or painted | Rating can't be confirmed | Assess the opening and advise |
| Damaged door or frame | Assembly may no longer perform | Replace with a labelled assembly |
Medicine Hat fire services in 2025
From MHFES's 2025 Year in Review.
215 formal inspections
MHFES completed 215 annual inspections in 2025, plus 149 re-inspections.
MHFES, 2025 Year in ReviewLighting and exit signs top the list
The most frequent violations found in 2025 were emergency lighting maintenance and exit sign illumination.
MHFES, 2025 Year in ReviewThree stations
MHFES operates three stations: on Parkview Drive NE, on Trans Canada Way SE, and at the airport.
MHFES, 2025 Year in ReviewSend the fire safety check notes or photos of the doors and labels, and we'll quote the work.
Do you install fire doors in Medicine Hat from Calgary?
Yes. Medicine Hat jobs are run out of Calgary, and we batch them so the crew finishes several openings per trip.
Can a fire door be held open during business hours?
Only with a hold-open device that releases when the fire alarm sounds, such as a magnetic holder tied to the alarm. Wedges and hooks aren't allowed.
What if the label is gone?
Without a label the rating can't be confirmed. Depending on the door, the fix may be relabelling by the listing agency or a new labelled assembly. We'll look at it and explain the options.