E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
Internal glazed screens that keep compartments and corridors protected.
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Gwent · NP23
Stair, Lobby & Corridor Glazing for Ebbw Vale buildings
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Ebbw Vale calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our fire-rated escape route glazing service covers survey, supply and installation.
E 30 – EI 60NP23Wales
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What our fire-rated escape route glazing service includes in Ebbw Vale
Escape route glazing is fire-rated glass in the walls and doors of protected stairs, lobbies and corridors, the routes people rely on to leave a building safely. It has to hold back fire and smoke for the rated time, and on many routes it has to keep heat away from people passing it as well.
- Insulating glass where escape routes require it
- Stair enclosure screens
- Lobby and corridor screens with doors
- Smoke seals and closers on doors
What to check before ordering fire-rated escape route glazing in Ebbw Vale
Keep routes clear
We plan installation so escape routes stay available while the building is occupied, or agree temporary arrangements with whoever is responsible for fire safety in the building.
Stair enclosures
Glazing into a protected stair needs particular care; the rules depend on whether the stair is part of a protected shaft and how the building is used.
Integrity versus insulation
Building guidance limits the amount and position of integrity-only glass on protected routes because people may need to pass close to it while fire is on the other side. Insulating glass removes most of those limits.
Wales regulations that shape the job
Wales Which rules apply?
Building regulations are devolved in Wales, so fire safety design follows the Welsh Ministers' version of Approved Document B rather than the English one, alongside impact safety guidance for glazing.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, so the responsible person must maintain fire-resisting glazing as part of the premises' fire safety measures. The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed this extends to the structure, external walls and flat entrance doors of multi-occupied residential buildings.
Wales is introducing its own building safety regime for occupied residential buildings, so check current Welsh requirements before planning major works to blocks of flats.
Areas we cover around Ebbw Vale
We cover Ebbw Vale and the surrounding postcode districts, including NP23, NP22. Nearby towns we also serve include Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypool, Aberdare. Ebbw Vale is about 26 km from Newport, the largest town in our Gwent coverage.
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What every Ebbw Vale quote includes
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Ebbw Vale budgets are not open-ended.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Ebbw Vale around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Wales rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in Wales, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Building types we cover in Ebbw Vale
We can survey and quote for offices, hotels and other building types in Ebbw Vale.
FAQs for Ebbw Vale
Why would a corridor need insulating glass?
Because people escaping may pass right beside the glass. Insulating glass limits the temperature rise on the escape side, so people can pass it more safely.
Can I use glass on a fire escape route?
Yes, if it is fire-rated to the required classification and, for integrity-only glass, within the limits building guidance sets for that position.
How quickly can you survey in Ebbw Vale?
Survey timing in Ebbw Vale depends on access, the size of the building and how urgent the defect is. Tell us your deadline when you enquire and we will confirm a date before you commit.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Ebbw Vale?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
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From enquiry to handover in Ebbw Vale
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Ebbw Vale to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.