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SDI Technical Documents
The following is a list of the current Technical Documents available from the Steel Door Institute. All of theses documents are contained in the SDI Fact File, and are for the first time available to download for free. The listed prices are for ordering hard copies, available individually in any quantity.
To order hard copies of any of the documents listed here, please use the Fact File request form.
SDI-106-99
Recommended Standard Door Type Nomenclature
This document contains standard door type nomenclature ranging from flush (Type F) to Dutch doors (Type D). The use of the standard nomenclature contained in the document will greatly simplify architectural drawing takeoff process and will do much to avoid confusion and errors which result from misinterpretation of these details.
Hard Copy Price:
$5.00
Free Download AvailableSDI-108-04
Recommended Selection and Usage Guide for Standard Steel Doors
This document was developed to establish guide criteria for the selection and usage of 1-3/4" and 1-3/8" standard steel doors in such building types as apartment, dormitory, hotel/motel, hospital/nursing home, industrial, office and school.
Hard Copy Price:
$5.00
SDI-109-04
Hardware for Standard Steel Doors and Frames
This document contains a listing of hardware from various hardware manufacturers that is compatible for use on standard steel doors and frames. It covers various types of locks, exit devices, closers, holders, hinges, roller latches, flush bolts, and electric strikes.
Hard Copy Price:
$5.00
SDI-110-06
Standard Steel Doors and Frames for Modular Masonry Construction
This document contains information in respect to, as the title indicates, the installation of standard steel doors and frames in modular masonry construction. The basic module covered in the document as developed by the industry is 4".
Hard Copy Price:
$5.00
SDI-111-00
Recommended Selection & Usage Guide for Standard Steel Doors, Frames and Accessories
111-A Recommended Standard Steel Door Details
Covers recommended steel door frame details as they are affected by common wall conditions.
111-B Recommended Standard Details for Dutch Doors
Standard dimensions for dutch doors.
111-C Recommended Louver Details for Standard Steel Doors
This document discusses, explains and details a variety of louver designs and size available for standard steel doors.
111-D Recommended Door, Frame and Hardware Schedule for Standard Steel Doors and Frames
Contains a suggested door, frame and hardware schedule form and defines "handing".
111-E Recommended Weatherstriping for Standard Steel Doors and Frames
Contains details which represent the recommendations of the SDI in respect to weather-stripping of standard steel doors and frames.
111-F Recommended Existing Wall Anchors for Standard Steel Doors and Frames
A guide for architects to aid them in recognizing available options to the traditional sub buck detail which has been widely used in the past. It illustrates anchoring systems which are available in regular and labeled frames.
111-G Recommended Standard Preparation for Double Type (Interconnected) Locks on Standard Steel Doors and Frames
Dimensions for standard door and frame preparation for double type (interconnected) locks.
111-H High Frequency Hinge Preparations for Frames
Specifications for steel frames used in extremely high frequency or high use areas which need to be supplied with additional reinforcing to eliminate potential door sag.
Hard Copy Price:
$10.00
SDI-112-97
Zinc-Coated (Galvanized/Galvannealed) Standard Steel Doors and Frames
This document provides information regarding the galvanized sheet used in standard steel door and frame construction when a requirement for galvanized doors and frames is specified.
Hard Copy Price:
$5.00
SDI-113-01
Standard Practice for Determining the Steady State Thermal Transmittance of Steel Door and Frame Assemblies
This document establishes a minimum standard and a method of test for thermal effectiveness of steel door and frame assemblies under circumstances that might reasonably be considered normal field applications and conditions.
Hard Copy Price:
$5.00
SDI-117-00
Manufacturing Tolerances Standard Steel Doors and Frames
This document is intended to furnish users and prospective users of standard steel doors and frames with practical information regarding mortise and manufacturing tolerances for both doors and frames.
Hard Copy Price:
$5.00
SDI-118-02
Basic Fire Door Requirements
This document contains rules and other information in a condense simplified manner in respect to code requirements for the design and use of fire doors.
Hard Copy Price:
$5.00
SDI-122-07
Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for Standard Steel Doors and Frames
This document covers field installation problems most commonly experienced with standard steel door and frame installations. Most problems encountered are because of inappropriate application of the products and/or improper installation.
Hard Copy Price:
$15.00
SDI-124-98
Maintenance of Standard Steel Doors and Frames
This document is intended to serve as a general outline of maintenance activities needed for hollow metal doors and frames. It should be noted that the door and frame are virtually maintenance free. Maintenance will be, for the most part, associated with accessories and hardware attached to the door and frame.
Hard Copy Price:
$10.00
SDI-127
Series - Industry Alerts (A through J)
127-A End Closure
127-B Door Edge Cutouts
127-C Frame Cutout Limits
127-D Electric Strikes in Stud Walls
127-E Prime Painted Materials Alert
127-F Butted Frames Rough Opening Sizes
127-G Environmental Considerations Relating to Factory Painted Steel Doors and Frames
127-H Water Penetration
127-I Grouting Frames in Drywall
127-J Bituminous Back-Coating of Frames
Hard Copy Price:
$5.00
SDI-128-97
Guidelines for Acoustical Performance of Standard Steel Doors and Frames
This document shall provide guidelines for the specifying, designing, installing, and adjusting of standard steel doors and frames in Sound Control applications.
Hard Copy Price:
$5.00
SDI-129-04
Hinge and Strike Spacing
A reference of standard locations used in the manufacture of steel door and frames by SDI member companies for a variety of door sizes.
Hard Copy Price:
$5.00
SDI-130-05
Electrified Hinge Preparations
Practical information regarding an acceptable method for preparing frames for 4-1/2" electric hinges. This document will allow frame manufacturers to provide frames prior to having knowledge of the specific electric hinge being used.
Hard Copy Price:
$5.00
SDI-131-04
Accelerated Physical Endurance Test Procedure for Steel Doors, Frames and Frame Anchors
This test procedure provides manufacturers with a method of quickly testing the performance of doors.
Hard Copy Price:
$5.00
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