E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Glass Partitions
Office glass partitions where the wall has to be fire-resisting.
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Kent · CT1
Canterbury frameless fire-rated glazing
We provide frameless fire-rated glazing in Canterbury and across Kent, working from the classification your building needs and handing over the evidence that proves what was fitted.
E 30 – EI 60CT1England
Quote for Canterbury
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our frameless fire-rated glazing service includes in Canterbury
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.
- Handover evidence
- Manifestation design
- Rated sealant joints
- Tested butt-jointed insulating or integrity glass systems
Where we work around Canterbury
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Canterbury, including the CT1, CT2 districts, and in nearby Whitstable, Herne Bay, Faversham. Maidstone, around 39 km from Canterbury, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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Key checks for Canterbury projects
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.
Height and corners
Maximum heights and the ability to form corners vary by system. Corners may need a post or a specific tested joint.
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.
What you can expect in Canterbury
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Canterbury budgets are not open-ended.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Canterbury identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Sectors we cover in Canterbury
Frameless fire-rated glazing applies to many building types in Canterbury, including offices and retail and leisure units.
FAQs for Canterbury
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.
Is frameless more expensive than framed?
Yes, typically. It also needs more careful site protection.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Canterbury?
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 Canterbury?
Building work in Canterbury follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Related
Related services in Canterbury
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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How a Canterbury job runs
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Canterbury 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.