Hampshire · PO5
Portsmouth fire-rated glazing
From single fire glass panes to full glazed screens, our Portsmouth service covers the PO5 district and the rest of Hampshire.
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Fire glazing work in Portsmouth
Fire glazing work usually starts with a fire risk assessment action, a fire door inspection finding, or new building work that needs rated glazing. We can help with each in Portsmouth.
Glass, frame, beads and seals are matched as one tested system, so the rating on paper is the rating on site.
Portsmouth and nearby towns
Coverage around Portsmouth includes the PO5, PO1, PO4, PO2, PO12, PO3 districts and nearby Gosport, Fareham, Ryde. Portsmouth is about 25 km from Southampton, the largest town in our Hampshire coverage.
Regulations that apply in Portsmouth
England Which rules apply?
Building work in England is covered by the Building Regulations 2010, with fire safety guidance in Approved Document B and impact safety guidance for glazing in Approved Document K.
Once a building is in use, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to maintain fire safety measures, including fire-resisting glazing. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties for multi-occupied residential buildings, including fire door checks in buildings over 11 metres.
Portsmouth building types
FAQs for Portsmouth
Do you work on occupied buildings in Portsmouth?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Can you price fire-rated glazing in Portsmouth from photos?
We can give a guide range from photos and sizes, including a clear photo of any marks on the glass. A fixed price follows a survey.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Portsmouth?
Building work in Portsmouth follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Services
Fire glazing services in Portsmouth
Process
From enquiry to handover in Portsmouth
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Survey
We visit Portsmouth to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.