Loading...
Loading...
ULC / UL Code-Rated
Rolling fire shutters specified to BC Building Code fire-separation requirements — ULC-S104 / NFPA 252 tested, NFPA 80 inspection-ready, installed by Five Eight Twelve across Vancouver and British Columbia.
Fire shutters are installed when the BC Building Code or applicable NFPA standards require a fire-rated barrier in an opening that operationally needs to remain clear during normal hours — a code-required fire separation, not a discretionary upgrade.
Five Eight Twelve specifies, installs, and provides NFPA 80 annual drop-test service for ULC/UL labeled rolling fire shutters across commercial, healthcare, industrial, and institutional buildings throughout Vancouver and British Columbia. We coordinate the documentation, shop drawings, and AHJ submissions that demonstrate compliance for tender review or building-permit approval.
Tested and listed to ULC-S104 (Canada) or UL 10B / NFPA 252 (US, accepted by some BC AHJs). Specified at 45, 60, 90, 180, or 240 minutes based on the BC Building Code fire-resistance rating of the assembly being protected.
Hard-wired to the building's fire alarm panel for automatic closure on alarm activation, or backed up with a UL-listed fusible link that releases the shutter when ambient temperature exceeds the rated threshold. Viscous governor prevents free-fall.
UL S-Label assemblies add edge gasketing and head/jamb seals to limit smoke migration — typically required in egress corridors, healthcare compartments, and high-rise compartmentation under the BCBC.
Fire-rated assemblies require annual drop-test inspection per NFPA 80 to remain compliant. We provide the inspection, documentation, and reset service that keeps your code rating — and your insurance — current.
BC Code-Driven Applications
The BC Building Code requires fire separations in many commercial situations. Fire shutters satisfy the separation requirement where a fixed door or wall would interfere with daily operation. The most common applications we install:
Large openings between sprinklered and non-sprinklered zones in stores and anchor tenants — code requires the boundary to close on alarm without obstructing daily merchandising flow.
Fire compartments at corridor intersections where daily operation needs the opening clear. Shutters descend on alarm activation to maintain compartmentation per BCBC.
Hospitals and long-term care facilities specify fire shutters at unit and ward boundaries where BCBC mandates fire separation but operations require open passage.
Manufacturing and distribution facilities require fire shutters at openings between rated assemblies — typically separating high-hazard process areas from storage, offices, or egress paths.
Performing arts venues use fire curtains at the proscenium to separate stage and audience compartments — a specialized fire shutter category we coordinate with theatre consultants.
Commercial kitchens and food-service serveries often require fire-rated counter shutters where the opening separates kitchen from dining areas under BCBC fire-separation provisions.
Standards reference
Fire-separation requirements in BC are governed by the BC Building Code (BCBC), which adopts elements of the National Building Code of Canada. The required fire-resistance rating for any given opening is the responsibility of the architect or fire protection engineer of record — our role is to supply and install a labeled assembly that meets that rating.
Typical ratings: 45, 60, 90, 180, or 240 minutes. Confirm the specified rating with your project's fire protection engineer before placing the order.
Documentation we provide
ULC/UL label data, shop drawings, AHJ submission packages, and NFPA 80 drop-test certificates — coordinated for tender review or building-permit approval.
Specification baseline
Manufactured by Cornell Cookson — North American industry standard for rolling fire-rated assemblies, with active UL and ULC labels in current force.
Dedicated protection for fire-separation walls and specialized service counters.
Standard Fire Shutter
UL-Rated
Compact Fire Shutter
Fire Protection
Industrial Fire Door
Heavy Duty
Counter Fire Shutter
Commercial
NFPA 80 Compliant
Certified
Automatic Release Solution
Life Safety
Emergency Containment
Fire Safety
Service Fire Door
Industrial
Proven retail and institutional security installations throughout the Lower Mainland.
Don't let security compromise your retail identity. Our shutters can be custom laser-printed with high-resolution graphics, allowing your brand to remain visible even when the facility is closed.
Custom Laser Graphics
Architectural Branding
Concession Shutter
Food Service Security
Wood-Look Finish
Precision Window Mount
Skylight Protection
Vanguard High-Impact Panel
Overhead Door Integration
Standard Rolling Profile
Counter-Top Security
Sectional Door Coordination
Deeper reading from our knowledge base to help you choose the right solution.
Fire shutters close automatically during a fire event to compartmentalize spaces and prevent fire spread. This guide explains where they're required by code, how the ratings work, and what building owners should know about installation and testing.
Read guide →GuideRoll shutters (also called roller shutters or rolladen) are aluminum slat barriers that roll down over windows and doors for security, storm protection, insulation, and privacy. This guide explains the types, where they make sense in BC, and how to choose.
Read guide →Ready to plan your project?
If your project has a fire-rated opening that needs to remain operationally clear, reach out — we'll review the specified rating, confirm the appropriate ULC/UL labeled assembly, and provide documentation suitable for tender or building-permit submission.
