E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
Internal glazed screens that keep compartments and corridors protected.
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Somerset · BS48
Stair, Lobby & Corridor Glazing in Nailsea, Somerset
Fire-rated escape route glazing in Nailsea is usually needed for one of three reasons: new building work, a change to an existing fire-resisting wall, or defects found in an inspection. We handle all three.
E 30 – EI 60BS48England
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our fire-rated escape route glazing service includes in Nailsea
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
- Lobby and corridor screens with doors
- Stair enclosure screens
- Evidence for the fire safety file
What every Nailsea quote includes
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Nailsea identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Nailsea around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Key checks for Nailsea projects
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.
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.
Nailsea coverage and nearby towns
Whether the building is in central Nailsea or the wider BS48, BS20 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Portishead, Clevedon, Bristol. Nailsea lies roughly 28 km from Bath, within our Somerset coverage.
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Fire glazing rules in England
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.
Sectors we cover in Nailsea
Fire-rated escape route glazing applies to many building types in Nailsea, including offices and blocks of flats.
FAQs for Nailsea
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 work be done while the building is occupied?
Yes, with phasing and temporary arrangements agreed with whoever is responsible for fire safety in the building.
Can you price fire-rated escape route glazing in Nailsea 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.
How quickly can you survey in Nailsea?
Survey timing in Nailsea 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.
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Related services in Nailsea
FD30 / FD60
Fire-Rated Glazed Doors
Doorsets with large glazed panels, tested as complete units.
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EI 30 – EI 120
Insulated Fire Glass (EI)
EI 30 to EI 120 glass that blocks heat as well as flames.
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E · EW · EI
Fire Glazing Surveys
Surveys that identify what fire glazing you have and what needs fixing.
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How a Nailsea job runs
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Nailsea and check what the existing frames can accept.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.