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Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
Internal glazed screens that keep compartments and corridors protected.
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West Glamorgan · SA1
Stair, Lobby & Corridor Glazing in Swansea
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Swansea calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our fire-rated escape route glazing service covers survey, supply and installation.
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What's involved with fire-rated escape route glazing in Swansea
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.
- Stair enclosure screens
- Corridor subdivision doors with vision panels
- Smoke seals and closers on doors
- Lobby and corridor screens with doors
Before you order fire-rated escape route glazing: what matters
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.
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.
Smoke control
Doors on escape routes usually need smoke seals as well as fire resistance, so the smoke-control classification matters too.
Where we work around Swansea
Our West Glamorgan coverage takes in Swansea (SA1, SA80, SA5) and the neighbouring towns of Briton Ferry, Gorseinon, Neath. Swansea is the largest town in our West Glamorgan coverage.
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How we work in Swansea
Wales rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in Wales, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Swansea around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Swansea building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Fire glazing rules in Wales
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.
Swansea building types
Fire-rated escape route glazing applies to many building types in Swansea, including blocks of flats and hotels.
FAQs for Swansea
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 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.
Can you price fire-rated escape route glazing in Swansea 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.
Do you carry out fire-rated escape route glazing in Swansea?
Yes. We survey and install in Swansea and across West Glamorgan, including the SA1 district and nearby Briton Ferry.
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From enquiry to handover in Swansea
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Swansea confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.