Fire rated glass partitions

Fire Rated Glass Partitions

Maintain Visibility While Creating Fire-Resistant Internal Zones

Fire Rated Glass Partitions offers fire-resistant glazed partition systems nationwide, ensuring safe, transparent internal zones. Contact us today for more details.

At Fire Rated Glass Partitions, we provide state-of-the-art glazed partition systems designed to meet stringent fire-resistance requirements. Our systems incorporate tested fire-resistant glazing, compatible framing, and seals to create secure internal zones without sacrificing light and transparency.

We cater to various applications, including commercial offices, corridors, and stairways, ensuring compliance with building fire strategies. Operating nationwide, our expert team is ready to help you design and install a system that meets all relevant specifications.

Get in touch to discuss your project needs today.

Who Is Fire Rated Glass Partitions?

We're specialists in designing and installing fire-rated glass partition systems. Our expertise lies in combining tested glazing with compatible components to create safe, transparent partitions tailored to meet fire safety requirements.

Our systems use fire-resistant glass types such as Pilkington Pyrostop and Vetrotech Contraflam, which can endure up to 120 minutes of heat exposure. We integrate these glass solutions with steel or aluminium frames that have been tested for compatibility, ensuring the entire assembly meets BS 476 and EN 13501 fire safety standards.

Our solutions are perfect for incorporating fire-resistance features into the internal design of various properties, including offices, educational institutions, and public buildings. Whether you need to protect corridors, stairwells, or partition office spaces, we provide reliable solutions nationwide.

Contact us to discuss how we can enhance the safety and aesthetics of your space.

What Fire Rated Glass Partitions Services Does Fire Rated Glass Partitions Provide?

Our service offering includes:

  • Fire-Resistant Glazing Systems: We provide clear glazed partitions that incorporate fire-resistant glass like Pyrobel and Pilkington Pyrostop, ensuring up to two hours of fire resistance in critical areas. These systems comply with British Standards BS 476 and EN 13501.
  • Compatible Framing: Our tested aluminium and steel framing systems maintain the structural integrity of the partitions during a fire. They are designed to complement various glass thicknesses and are rigorously tested for thermal stability and impact resistance.
  • Integrated Seal Solutions: All our seals are tested to meet stringent BS 476 standards, ensuring effective fire-resistance and smoke control. We use intumescent seals that expand in heat to create an effective barrier against smoke and gas.
  • Consultation and Design: Our tailored advice fits seamlessly into your fire safety plans, considering factors such as building layout, occupancy levels and risk assessments. We prepare CAD drawings and 3D models for accurate planning.
  • Complete Installation: Our expert team fully manages the installation of partition systems, using precision equipment such as laser levels and glass lifters. We ensure compliance with all building regulations and provide final inspection reports.

Feel free to contact us to discuss how we can optimise your fire safety strategy.

When Is Our Service Needed?

Fire rated glass partitions are essential when designing internal layouts where fire safety is a priority. These systems are crucial in commercial offices, stairways, and corridors where maintaining visibility without compromising safety is required.

They play a significant role in hospitals and educational institutions, where both aesthetics and fire protection are important. These partitions meet stringent fire resistance standards, such as BS 476, providing reliable barriers that prevent the spread of flames and smoke for 30 to 120 minutes.

We use advanced materials like calcium silicate boards and specialised intumescent seals to enhance protection. The integration of double glazing can further improve not just fire resistance but also acoustic insulation, offering a dual benefit in noisy environments like airports or train stations.

Ensure compliance with fire strategy regulations by consulting us early in the design process.

How Does Fire Rated Glass Partitions Work?

  1. Consultation: We assess your specific requirements and fire safety guidelines in line with British Standards like BS 9999, ensuring compliance and optimal protection. This includes analysing the layout, occupancy type, and any existing fire safety measures in place.
  2. Design Planning: Our team designs a system integrating fire-resistant features, leveraging computer-aided design (CAD) software to visualise and refine the plans. We consider factors such as light transmission and acoustic performance to meet your environment's needs.
  3. Component Selection: We select compatible glass, framing, and seals for your system. This often includes choosing between integrity-only or integrity and insulation rated glass, like 30/30 or 60/60 for enhanced safety. Frames may be crafted from materials like steel or aluminium for added durability.
  4. Installation: Our skilled installers fit the system efficiently and professionally, adhering to precise tolerances and specifications to ensure maximum fire-resistance. Our team follows strict installation protocols to maintain the integrity of the system.

Each step is vital to delivering effective and safe fire rated glass partitions that meet industry standards. Contact us today to discuss your project needs.

Who Does Fire Rated Glass Partitions Help?

We serve a wide range of clients including commercial builders, architects, and property developers. Our fire-rated glass partitions are perfect for various settings like offices, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities, ensuring each environment meets its specific fire-resistance requirements.

For instance, our products are widely used in new office builds where compliance with fire safety regulations such as BS 476 is mandatory. In educational institutions, our glass partitions help contain potential fires without compromising visibility and natural light.

Healthcare facilities also benefit from these installations, as our partitions can be integrated with medical requirements like soundproofing and infection control measures.

We use fire-rated glass of different grades, including EI30 and EI60, which provide 30 to 60 minutes of fire resistance while maintaining structural integrity. This variety ensures that we can meet diverse needs across multiple sectors, providing both safety and aesthetic appeal.

Let us know how we can assist with your specific project.

How Quickly Can Fire Rated Glass Partitions Respond?

Our services are available nationwide, offering flexible scheduling to accommodate your project timelines. We understand the importance of meeting safety standards and tight deadlines, which is why we prioritise prompt responses and efficient installations.

Depending on the complexity and scale of your project, installations can typically be completed within two to three weeks. Our team is experienced in various environments, from commercial office spaces to educational institutions, ensuring compliance with regulations like BS EN 1364-1 for fire resistance.

Whether you're in the early stages of a project or need immediate advice on integrating fire-rated partitions, we provide detailed consultations and on-site assessments. Contact us to arrange a consultation at a time that suits you.

How Does Fire Rated Glass Partitions Ensure Quality and Compliance?

At Fire Rated Glass Partitions, we ensure every system complies with stringent fire-safety standards and regulations. Each component of our systems, from the glazing to the seals, is rigorously tested and classified for specific fire-performance characteristics like integrity and insulation.

Our systems are designed in accordance with BS 476 and EN 13501 standards, ensuring they provide reliable fire resistance for up to 120 minutes.

We use specialised fire-rated glazing techniques and materials such as intumescent seals that expand upon exposure to heat, forming a barrier against flames and smoke. Our installations are assessed by certified fire safety professionals, who provide thorough inspections to verify compliance with current regulations.

We cater to various property types, including commercial buildings and healthcare facilities, where maintaining fire safety is critical. With our focus on adherence to standards, we deliver systems that effectively manage fire risks.

Why Choose Fire Rated Glass Partitions?

Choosing Fire Rated Glass Partitions comes with many advantages:

  • Comprehensive Expertise: We offer in-depth knowledge of fire-resistant partition systems, including an array of fire-performant glazing options such as EI60 and EI120 systems, which provide 60 and 120 minutes of fire resistance respectively. Our team is well-versed in British and European standards, such as BS 476 and EN 1364, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Nationwide Service: Our solutions are available across the UK, serving a wide range of sectors including commercial offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and residential buildings. We are prepared to handle projects of varying scales, from small custom installations to extensive multi-floor applications.
  • Customised Solutions: Tailoring designs to fit your exact safety needs, we incorporate various glass types, such as toughened and laminated glass, which provide not only fire protection but also enhanced acoustic insulation and thermal efficiency.
  • Quality Assurance: Committed to high standards and regulation compliance, we ensure that all installations undergo rigorous testing and come with certification to verify their fire-rated performance. Our partnerships with certified manufacturers guarantee reliable and durable products.

Choose us for a solution that meets your specific fire safety and design requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is fire-rated glazing?

Fire-rated glazing is specially tested glass that maintains its integrity and insulation under defined fire conditions. It's part of a system that includes framing, seals, and doors to ensure effectiveness.

Can fire-rated glass partitions be used in stairways?

Yes, our partitions are ideal for stairways where visibility and fire safety are both vital. They help create fire-resistant zones while allowing people to see through and evacuate safely.

How are fire-rated glass partitions tested?

Fire-rated glass partitions undergo rigorous testing to specific standards, assessing their performance for fire resistance, including integrity and insulation over time.

Do you offer design consultations?

Yes, we provide design consultations to ensure your partition system meets all fire safety requirements and integrates with your building's design.

What types of seals do you use?

We use seals specifically tested for fire-resistant systems, ensuring they work effectively with our glass and framing to contain fire and smoke.

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What People are Saying About Us

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"We needed to separate our office corridors without creating dark enclosed areas. The fire rated glass partitions gave us the required separation while keeping visibility through the building and allowing natural light to reach the internal spaces."

Andrew Wilson

London

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"Fire safety was a major consideration during our refurbishment, particularly around the stairway. The glazed partition system allowed us to maintain visibility while creating a clearly defined fire-resistant zone within the building."

Liam O’Reilly

London

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"Our new commercial development required fire-rated partitions that could work with the overall interior design. The combination of tested glazing, framing and seals provided a practical way to meet the project requirements without relying entirely on solid walls."

Bethan Evans

London

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"We needed fire-resistant glazing for a healthcare environment where safety and visibility were both important. The system fitted neatly into the existing layout and gave us a clearer separation between areas without making the space feel closed."

Fiona MacLeod

London