Fire Rated Glass
Ensure safety and style with our premium made-to-order fire-rated glass, designed to provide superior performance without compromising on aesthetics.
Why Fire Rated Glass?
Fire-rated glass is an essential choice for buildings requiring advanced fire safety measures. Unlike regular glass, fire-rated glass is manufactured to withstand extreme heat and prevent the spread of flames, smoke, and toxic gases, which can be crucial for allowing safe evacuation and minimising damage.
This is especially important in high-traffic and public spaces, like schools, hospitals, offices, and malls, where maintaining clear escape routes and reducing fire risks are top priorities.
It contributes to the protection of critical areas and resources within these spaces, containing fires in specific sections and preventing their spread to vital stairways and access points.
Prioritising Safety
Our fire-rated glass meets rigorous regulatory standards, prioritising safety, code compliance, and design aesthetics in a building’s construction.
Benefits of Fire Rated Glass
- Perfect for various applications where fire safety is essential
- Designed to withstand high temperatures and maintain its structure
- Fully compliant with UK regulations for fire safety
- Pre-cut and made-to-order options
- Fire protection for up to 120 minutes
- Integrity for up to 260 minutes
Perfect For Every Project
Fire-rated glass plays a crucial role in building safety regulations and is widely used in fire doors, internal partitions, and other structures to improve fire protection.
In the event of a fire, this specialised glass can help contain flames, creating compartments that limit the fire’s spread. Its main purpose is to block flames long enough to keep evacuation routes accessible.
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Fire-rated glass is designed to provide protection in a fire by acting as a barrier to flames, smoke, and heat for a specified period. Unlike standard glass, which can shatter under high heat, fire-rated glass is engineered to resist high temperatures and pressure changes. In a fire, fire-rated glass prevents the spread of flames and hot gases, allowing safe evacuation and limiting fire damage.
The cost of fire-rated glass varies widely based on the size of the glass. Smaller units are typically more affordable than larger applications, like full glass walls or partition systems.
To determine if glass is fire-rated, you should look for specific certifications or markings on the glass itself, which typically indicate its fire-resistance level. Fire-rated glass often has a label or stamp from a recognised testing organisation (such as UL, CE, or BS) and will specify the time it can withstand fire, such as 30, 60, or 90 minutes. Another way to tell is by looking at the documentation provided by the manufacturer.
Fire-rated glass is required in building areas where fire safety regulations dictate the need for fire resistance to help contain the spread of fire and smoke. It can be essential in settings like schools, hospitals, high-rise buildings, and other public spaces where fire safety is a must.
Fire-rated glass is rigorously tested to ensure it can withstand high temperatures and prevent the spread of fire and smoke for a specified time. The glass is placed in a controlled furnace where it is exposed to heat levels simulating real fire conditions. It undergoes a series of tests, including integrity testing, which measures how long the glass can remain intact without allowing flames or hot gases to pass through.
Typically, fire-rated glass is designed to withstand fire exposure for specific periods, such as 30, 60, or 120 minutes, as tested under regulated fire conditions. In terms of lifespan, the glass itself doesn’t “expire” but should be regularly inspected to ensure its integrity isn’t compromised by cracks, scratches, or delamination. At Performance Glass, our fire rated glass can provide insulation for up to 120 minutes and integrity for up to 260 minutes.
Yes, fire-rated glass can provide some level of sound insulation, but its primary purpose is to resist fire and heat rather than to block sound. Due to its thickness and density, it can offer a certain degree of acoustic insulation. For spaces where sound insulation is required, specialised acoustic glass is available and provides better soundproofing compared to standard fire-rated glass.