24 C.F.R. § 200.949

§ 200.949 Building product standards and certification program for exterior insulated steel door systems. (24 CFR Part 200)

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Verified 8/21/2026 · Next check 9/20/2026
effective 8/21/2026FederalAffordable Housing Programs

Operative Text

24 C.F.R. § 200.949
(a) Applicable standards. (1) All Exterior Insulated Steel Door Systems shall be designed, manufactured, and tested in compliance with the following standards from the American Society for Testing and Materials and Insulated Steel Door Systems Institute:

(i) ASTM A591/A591M-89—Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Electrolytic-Zinc Coated, for Light Coating Mass Applications;

(ii) ISDSI-100-90—Door Size Dimensional Standard and Assembly Tolerances for Insulated Steel Door Systems;

(iii) ISDSI-101-83—(Reapproved 1989) Air Infiltration Performance Standard for Insulated Steel Door Systems;

(iv) ISDSI-102-84—Installation Standard for Insulated Steel Door Systems;

(v) ISDSI-104-86—Water Penetration Performance Standard for Insulated Steel Door Systems;

(vi) ISDSI-105-80—Test Procedure and Acceptance Criteria for Physical Endurance for Steel Doors and Hardware Reinforcings;

(vii) ISDSI-106-80—Test Procedure and Acceptance Criteria for Prime Painted Steel Surfaces for Steel Doors and Frames;

(viii) ISDSI-107-80—Thermal Performance Standard for Insulated Steel Door Systems;

(ix) ASTM F476-84—(Reapproved 1991) Standard Test Methods for Security of Swinging Door Assemblies.

(2) These standards have been approved by the Director of the Federal Register for incorporation by reference. These standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or the Insulated Steel Door Institute, 712 Lakewood Center North, 14600 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44107. These standards are also available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.

(b) Labeling. Under the procedures set forth in § 200.935(d)(6) concerning labeling of a product, the administrator's certification of compliance with the applicable standards is required to be on the certification label issued by the administrator to the manufacturer.

(c) Periodic tests and quality assurance inspection. Under the procedure set forth in § 200.935(d)(8), testing and inspection shall be conducted as follows:

(1) At least every four years, the administrator shall visit the manufacturer's facility to select a sample of each certified exterior insulated steel door system for testing by an approved laboratory in accordance with the applicable standard.

(2) The administrator also shall review the quality assurance procedures every year to assure that they are being followed by the manufacturer.
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Plain English

Under 24 CFR Part 200 § 200.949, exterior insulated steel door systems used in HUD-related construction must meet a defined set of ASTM and ISDSI standards covering dimensions, air infiltration, water penetration, thermal performance, physical endurance, surface finishing, and security. Manufacturers must obtain certification labels from an approved administrator confirming compliance with these standards. Ongoing oversight is built into the rule: an administrator must visit manufacturing facilities at least every four years to pull samples for laboratory testing, and must review quality assurance procedures on an annual basis.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers involved in HUD-assisted projects should verify that any exterior insulated steel door system specified or installed carries the certification label required by § 200.949(b), which confirms the product has been tested against the applicable ASTM and ISDSI standards. Compliant operators generally document the certification labels for door systems as part of their project records, making them available for inspection during HUD reviews. Sourcing doors only from manufacturers enrolled in an approved certification program is the practice consistent with this regulation.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under § 200.949, tenants living in HUD-assisted housing have an interest in knowing that exterior insulated steel door systems are subject to federal standards for security, thermal performance, air infiltration, and water penetration. If a door appears to fall short of basic performance expectations—such as allowing significant drafts, water intrusion, or presenting security concerns—tenants can raise the issue with their local HUD field office or a tenant-rights organization familiar with federal housing standards. Noting whether a door bears the administrator's certification label described in § 200.949(b) may be a useful starting point when documenting a concern.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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