Northern Ireland · 13 postcode districts
Fanlights, Side Panels & Borrowed Lights for County Down buildings
We take fire-rated fanlights and side panels enquiries from across County Down, with surveys arranged in Bangor, Newtownards, Newry and the surrounding towns.
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Quote for County Down
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Fanlights, Side Panels & Borrowed Lights: what you get in County Down
Fanlights, side panels and borrowed lights are the glazed panels above and beside doors, or set into internal walls to share daylight between rooms. Where the wall or door around them is fire-resisting, the glazing must be fire-rated too, or it becomes the weak point.
- Glass, beads and seals to the frame evidence
- Complete replacement frames where needed
- Fire-rated fanlights above fire doors
Key checks for County Down projects
Borrowed lights
Internal windows between rooms and corridors are a frequent survey finding in older offices and schools.
Flat entrance doors
In blocks of flats, the glazing around flat entrance doors forms part of the protection of the common parts and needs to match the door's performance.
Upgrade or replace?
If the existing frame can be shown to be suitable, new glass and seals may be enough; otherwise a complete rated frame is the reliable answer.
Which rules apply in Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland Which rules apply?
In Northern Ireland, building work follows the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, with fire safety guidance in Technical Booklet E, approved by the district council's building control.
Once in use, the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 require the appropriate person to maintain fire safety measures, including fire-resisting glazing.
Towns we cover in County Down
Our County Down coverage spans 13 postcode districts across the BT postcode areas.
Fanlights, Side Panels & Borrowed Lights in County Down: questions
Can you just replace the glass?
Sometimes, if the existing frame is suitable. We check the frame before recommending glass-only replacement.
What is a borrowed light?
An internal window that shares daylight between rooms or with a corridor. In a fire-resisting wall it must be fire-rated.
Do side panels need safety glass too?
Yes. Glass within 300mm of a door edge and below 1500mm is a critical location for impact safety.
Do you cover all of County Down?
Yes. We take enquiries from across County Down, including Bangor and Newtownards, Newry, and arrange surveys to suit your programme.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in County Down
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in County Down 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.