E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Devon · EX8
Broken Fire Glass Replacement in Exmouth
Fire glass replacement in Exmouth 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.
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Quote for Exmouth
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire glass replacement in Exmouth
Broken fire glass replacement is the repair of cracked, shattered or damaged fire-resistant panes with glass of a type the frame's evidence allows, refitted with the correct beads and seals. A cracked fire pane may not perform as tested, so it should be made safe and replaced promptly.
- Records for your fire safety file
- Making-safe of broken panes
- Disposal of broken glass
- Identification of existing fire glass from marks
What you can expect in Exmouth
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Exmouth around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Exmouth budgets are not open-ended.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Exmouth identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Key checks for Exmouth projects
Why it broke
Repeated breakage can point to frame movement, door slamming or impact from trolleys. We look at the cause.
Make it safe first
A broken pane can be a cut hazard and a gap in compartmentation. We can make it safe on the first visit while the replacement is cut.
Interim arrangements
Whoever is responsible for fire safety may need temporary measures until the new pane is fitted; we can advise on practical options.
Areas we cover around Exmouth
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Exmouth, including the EX8 districts, and in nearby Exeter, Newton Abbot, Torquay. Plymouth, around 59 km from Exmouth, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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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 Exmouth
We can survey and quote for retail and leisure units, hotels and other building types in Exmouth.
Questions about fire glass replacement in Exmouth
Is a cracked fire glass pane still safe?
It may not perform as tested. Treat it as a defect and arrange replacement promptly.
Can you replace just one pane?
Yes. Single panes can be replaced on their own, provided the replacement is compatible with the frame's evidence.
Do you carry out fire glass replacement in Exmouth?
Yes. We survey and install in Exmouth and across Devon, including the EX8 district and nearby Exeter.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Exmouth?
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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Fire Glazing Remedial Works
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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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What happens next
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Exmouth to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.