E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Glass Partitions
Office glass partitions where the wall has to be fire-resisting.
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Greater London · SW13
Frameless Fire-Rated Glazing for Barnes buildings
From the SW13 district outwards, we arrange frameless fire-rated glazing for buildings across Barnes, matching glass, frames and seals to tested evidence rather than guesswork.
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Quote for Barnes
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with frameless fire-rated glazing in Barnes
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.
- Head, base and wall channels to the system details
- Handover evidence
- Tested butt-jointed insulating or integrity glass systems
- Frameless-look fire doors where tested
What you can expect in Barnes
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Barnes building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Barnes identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Before you order frameless fire-rated glazing: what matters
The joint is part of the test
The sealant, joint width and any interlayer in the joint come from the test. Generic silicone in a fire glass joint is not acceptable.
Cost
Frameless fire glazing is at the top of the price range because of the glass and precision required.
Height and corners
Maximum heights and the ability to form corners vary by system. Corners may need a post or a specific tested joint.
Where we work around Barnes
Coverage around Barnes includes the SW13, SW14, W4, SW15, W6, W14 districts and nearby Chiswick, Putney, Fulham. Barnes sits within our Greater London coverage, alongside Chiswick.
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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.
In higher-risk buildings, broadly 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes, the Building Safety Regulator is the building control authority. England is also phasing out BS 476 references from Approved Document B, with the remaining fire-resistance references due to go in September 2029.
Sectors we cover in Barnes
Sector guides below cover schools and colleges, offices and other buildings in Barnes.
Questions about frameless fire-rated glazing in Barnes
How tall can frameless fire glass go?
Each system states a maximum height. We check your floor-to-ceiling height against it during design.
Is frameless fire-rated glass possible?
Yes, using tested butt-jointed systems, usually with insulating glass. It must be installed exactly to the tested details.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Barnes?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Can you price frameless fire-rated glazing in Barnes 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.
Related
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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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E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
Internal glazed screens that keep compartments and corridors protected.
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FD30 / FD60
Fire-Rated Glazed Doors
Doorsets with large glazed panels, tested as complete units.
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From enquiry to handover in Barnes
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Barnes confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.