Fire Rated Openings: What Church FMs Need to Know

Fire-rated doors and openings are easy to overlook—but they play a critical role in protecting people and containing fire within a church building. In this practical session, we’ll take a closer look at where fire-rated openings are commonly found, how they’re supposed to function, what commonly goes wrong, and what church facility teams can do about it. You’ll learn how to recognize fire-rated assemblies, understand labels and ratings, identify common points of failure, know which repairs and modifications are appropriate, and develop better inspection and preventative-maintenance practices. Whether you manage facilities, handle maintenance, or simply want to better understand the systems protecting your church, this session will give you practical knowledge you can take back to your building.