WUI compliant garage doors?

[Gawdzira]

I have a plan check request for a WUI compliant garage door opening gasket. I tried to spec the ASSA ALBOY product but I am getting pushback regarding tensile strength. I you work in central or northern California, yes, CSG plan check comments. Do any of you know of a product that you have seen work for this type of need? They are asking for fire and smoke seal. I brought this up with my garage door supplier on a project and he did not have anything to offer besides salty language.

Thanks,

Alan

[jorgearaya]

Hi Alan, hit them back with R337.8.4 "Shall be controlled by "one" of the following methods" and use either 2 or 3. Done. 

[Gawdzira]

My hero!

 

[JKEdmo]

On 7/18/2025 at 2:42 AM, Gawdzira said:

I have a plan check request for a WUI compliant garage door opening gasket.

 

 

17 hours ago, jorgearaya said:

Hi Alan, hit them back with R337.8.4 "Shall be controlled by "one" of the following methods" and use either 2 or 3. Done. 

 

 

I wasn't at all aware of this requirement.  But, makes sense.  Learned something today!

 

Thanks,

 

Jim

 

 

[lukeanthony12]

I’ve had similar issues with WUI compliance on garage door perimeter gaskets in California. A lot of plan checkers are strict on tensile strength and fire/smoke sealing requirements. While ASSA ABLOY has decent options, they don’t always meet the more stringent specs some jurisdictions (especially CSG) ask for.

One workaround that’s worked for us is pairing Pemko S773 with a UL-rated threshold and fire-rated bottom seals. Also, Zero International and FireKing kits (from Overhead Door) have passed review in some counties — but you’ll need detailed spec sheets ready for submittal.

If you're stuck or looking for a more cost-effective approach, check this out:
Garage Door Repair Services Near Me That Won’t Break the Bank — helpful breakdown and real solutions for garage door issues, including sealing systems.

Sometimes it’s more about documentation than the product itself — if it meets ASTM E84 and UL10C, and you can show test data, reviewers tend to be more flexible.