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Aluminium Fire-Rated Screens in Kempston, Bedfordshire

Looking for aluminium fire-rated screens in Kempston? We survey, supply and install tested fire-rated glazing for schools and colleges, public buildings and other buildings in and around Kempston, including the MK42 postcode district.

E 30 – EI 60MK42England

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Aluminium Fire-Rated Screens in Kempston: what's included

Aluminium fire-rated screens are glazed walls built from aluminium profiles that have been tested with fire-resistant glass and insulating inserts. They suit offices, healthcare and education buildings that want a clean, modern frame matching the rest of the glazing.

  • Handover evidence
  • Tested aluminium fire screen systems
  • Fire-stopping and perimeter details
  • Integrity and insulating glass to the system schedule

How we work in Kempston

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 Kempston identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.

England rules applied

Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Key checks for Kempston projects

Door hardware

Hinges, locks and closers fitted to doors within the screen must be compatible with the door's evidence.

Ratings available

Aluminium systems are commonly available at 30 and 60 minutes; higher ratings are less common and may point to a steel system instead.

Deflection and fixings

Head details and fixing centres come from the system documentation, especially beneath long-span slabs.

Areas we cover around Kempston

We cover Kempston and the surrounding postcode districts, including MK42. Nearby towns we also serve include Bedford, Ampthill, Milton Keynes. Luton, around 24 km from Kempston, is the largest town in the same coverage area.

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.

Building types we cover in Kempston

Sector guides below cover schools and colleges, public buildings and other buildings in Kempston.

Questions about aluminium fire-rated screens in Kempston

Will the frames match our other glazing?

Usually they can be matched closely in profile and colour so rated and non-rated areas look consistent.

Can aluminium fire screens be used outside?

Some systems are tested for external use. If the screen forms part of the building envelope we specify an external-rated system and glass.

Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Kempston?

Building work in Kempston follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Do you carry out aluminium fire-rated screens in Kempston?

Yes. We survey and install in Kempston and across Bedfordshire, including the MK42 district and nearby Bedford.

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Process

What happens next

Start with the brief

Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.

Site visit

A survey in Kempston confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.

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.

Need fire-rated glazing checked, replaced or installed?

Send sizes, photos of any glass marks or your inspection report and we will come back with the right tested system.

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