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rolling door prevents thieves from viewing the building ’ s contents . Blocking sight access to the building ’ s interior can de- ter criminals .
To further impede looting events and increase a build- ing ’ s level of protection , select a heavy-duty door that is also lift-resistant and pry-resistant .
These doors are put through rig- orous testing , and some securi- ty doors even meet Department of Defense forced entry stan- dards ( SD-STD-01.01 , Revision G ( Amended )) which can provide up to an hour of protection against violent attacks against the door to gain entry .
In addition , some manufacturers offer doors with robust locking devices and rigid heavy-duty bottom bars , enabling the doors to withstand up to 4,500 lbs . of lifting effort .
If there is the possibility of smoke or toxic gases being used to gain entry , consider a rolling security door that has been third-party tested to withstand smoke penetration . Doors that have been tested for air and smoke infiltration are designed to keep occupants safe while they move to a tenable space .
Fire and Smoke Protection Inside the Building
However , the threats aren ’ t al- ways from exterior forces . Fire and smoke are significant inte- rior safety concerns , and build-
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