Publications

The Canadian Steel Door Manufacturers Association (CSDMA) has developed several leading-edge industry publications to serve as essential resources for professionals in the field. They provide guidance on industry standards, specifications, and best practices to ensure quality and compliance in the manufacturing, labelling, selection, installation and storage of steel doors and frames. 

These resources should be considered guidelines and best practices. You should always refer to your local and regional code requirements. 

The CSDMA Recommended Specifications for Steel Door and Frame Products

The CSDMA Recommended Specifications for Steel Door and Frame Products

A complete CSDMA Recommended Steel Door Product Specifications. It includes full specifications for commercial, industrial and institutional steel doors and frames as well as outlines specifications for stainless steel, lead-lined, sound and blast retardant products. It also includes the tables and appendixes for all of the Section 08 11 00 Series Specifications. 

Guides and Specification Resources

Browse and download our resources in Word (.doc) or PDF (.pdf) format for reference, editing, and as project or office masters. 

Guides for Steel Doors and Frames

Recommended Selection and Usage Guide

Last Updated: October 2009

Fire Labeling Guide 

Last Updated: April 2025

Storage and Installation Guide

Last Updated: April 2025 

Steel Doors and Frames Product Specifications

Recommended Dimensional Standards 

Last Updated: July 2009 

Commercial Steel Door and Frame Specifications

Last Updated: April 2025

Sound Retardant Openings Specifications

Last Updated: April 2025

Blast Retardant Openings Specifications

Last Updated: April 2025

Stainless Steel Openings Specifications

Last Updated: April 2025

Lead-Lined Openings Specifications

Last Updated: April 2025

Have questions about any of these publications or have a specific request?
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