ULC / UL Code-Rated
BC Commercial Fire Shutters
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.
A code-driven product, supplied to the rating your project requires.
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. This is 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.
What a code-compliant fire shutter includes
ULC / UL Labeled Rating
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.
Automatic Descent on Alarm or Heat
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.
Optional S-Label Smoke Sealing
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.
NFPA 80 Annual Drop-Test Compliance
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
Where BC commercial buildings need fire shutters
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:
Retail Compartmentalization
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.
Mall Corridor Separations
Fire compartments at corridor intersections where daily operation needs the opening clear. Shutters descend on alarm activation to maintain compartmentation per BCBC.
Healthcare & Care Facility Corridors
Hospitals and long-term care facilities specify fire shutters at unit and ward boundaries where BCBC mandates fire separation but operations require open passage.
Industrial & Warehouse Openings
Manufacturing and distribution facilities require fire shutters at openings between rated assemblies, typically separating high-hazard process areas from storage, offices, or egress paths.
Stage Proscenium Fire Curtains
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.
Kitchen & Servery Counter Shutters
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
BC Building Code & standards we install to
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.
What determines your required rating
- ·Building classification (assembly, business, healthcare, mercantile, industrial)
- ·Size and height of the building
- ·Whether the assembly separates sprinklered from non-sprinklered space
- ·Whether the opening is in an egress path or fire-compartment boundary
- ·Whether smoke control (S-Label) is also required
Typical ratings: 45, 60, 90, 180, or 240 minutes. Confirm the specified rating with your project's fire protection engineer before placing the order.
Test standards we install to
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
How every fire shutter we install is built
Manufactured by Cornell Cookson, the North American industry standard for rolling fire-rated assemblies, with active UL and ULC labels in current force.
Fire-Rated Solutions
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
Commercial Security Showcase
Proven retail and institutional security installations throughout the Lower Mainland.
Vancouver Retail Security
White Rock Protection
Costco Retail Security
Main Street Security
Service Station Protection
Commercial Facility Shield
Architectural Security
High-Visibility Security
Secure Entryway
Institutional Shutter
New Build Integration
Specialized Branding & Graphics
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
Same Security Backbone, Different Openings
Fire shutters are one member of the rolling family. These are the siblings and the service behind them.
Same familyRoll Shutters
Security and storm protection without the fire rating.
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Same familyRetail Grilles
Open-air security for counters and frontages.
Explore >Same familyOverhead Doors & Gates
Sectional doors for the big openings.
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Next stepRepairs & Service
Service and repair for existing shutters.
Explore >Buying Guides & Expert Advice
Deeper reading from our knowledge base to help you choose the right solution.
Fire Shutters in BC Commercial Buildings | Code, Function, and Spec
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 →GuideAutomatic Fire Shutters: What Closes Them and How They Work
An automatic fire shutter sits open all day and closes by itself when a fire is detected. This guide explains the two release methods, why controlled descent matters, how the shutter ties into the building alarm, and what owners are responsible for after installation.
Read guide →GuideCan a Roller Shutter Cover a Fire Exit? Egress Rules Explained
Putting a security shutter over a door or window that people may need to escape through raises a legitimate safety question. This guide explains how egress requirements shape the answer, and what options exist when an opening has to be both secure and escapable.
Read guide →GuideRoll Shutters in BC | Security, Storm Protection, and Insulation
Roll 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 →BC code-compliant fire shutters, properly specified.
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.
