E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Glass Partitions
Office glass partitions where the wall has to be fire-resisting.
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Cornwall · TR11
Falmouth frameless fire-rated glazing
From the TR11 district outwards, we arrange frameless fire-rated glazing for buildings across Falmouth, matching glass, frames and seals to tested evidence rather than guesswork.
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Quote for Falmouth
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Frameless Fire-Rated Glazing in Falmouth: what's included
Frameless fire-rated glazing is a glass wall where panes meet edge to edge with a tested sealant joint instead of vertical frames, held in discreet head and base channels. It gives an almost uninterrupted view while still being tested to resist fire.
- Manifestation design
- Rated sealant joints
- Frameless-look fire doors where tested
- Handover evidence
Falmouth coverage and nearby towns
Coverage around Falmouth includes the TR11, TR10 districts and nearby Truro, Redruth, Camborne. Truro, around 14 km from Falmouth, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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Key checks for Falmouth projects
Cost
Frameless fire glazing is at the top of the price range because of the glass and precision required.
Protection on site
Frameless glass is exposed during the build. We plan protection until other trades finish.
Deflection
Channels at the head have to allow for slab movement without loading the glass.
Which rules apply to frameless fire-rated glazing in Falmouth?
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.
How we work in Falmouth
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Falmouth budgets are not open-ended.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Falmouth around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Building types we cover in Falmouth
Frameless fire-rated glazing applies to many building types in Falmouth, including retail and leisure units and schools and colleges.
Frameless Fire-Rated Glazing: Falmouth questions
Is frameless more expensive than framed?
Yes, typically. It also needs more careful site protection.
Can a frameless fire wall include a door?
Usually through a slim framed door set into the run, chosen so the combination is covered by evidence.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Falmouth?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Falmouth?
Building work in Falmouth follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
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EI 30 – EI 120
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EI 30 to EI 120 glass that blocks heat as well as flames.
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E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
Internal glazed screens that keep compartments and corridors protected.
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Fire-Rated Glazed Doors
Doorsets with large glazed panels, tested as complete units.
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From enquiry to handover in Falmouth
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 Falmouth 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.