Any info on fire rating of door from hallway to basement of multi?

[Johann Jells]

This place has a trashy door that looks like they wrapped a wood door in sheet metal to get it rated. I want to replace it but can't get an answer from Buildings Dept (they're still a post-sandy mess). Does anyone know what the code commonly is for these doors? I don't think it's 90 min, it could be as low as 20, a similar door in another place of mine that has passed state inspection looks like it's not fire rated at all!

[George Paiva]

Depends on how this property is classified. We talking Apartment building greater than 5 units? Front entry apartment doors need to be fire rated. Meaning they have to be fire rated/air tight with a self-closing mechanism installed. Not sure in what the rating needs to be so you will have to call the local fire marshall for your state and explain your concerns. I would also call the State Inspection Dept and ask if a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued for your building. Be prepared to have the Building Owners Name or Company name, address of the building, and if you can get it - the permit # from the local city or county.