E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Glass Partitions
Office glass partitions where the wall has to be fire-resisting.
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Kent · ME1
Frameless Fire-Rated Glazing in Rochester
Frameless fire-rated glazing in Rochester is usually needed for one of three reasons: new building work, a change to an existing fire-resisting wall, or defects found in an inspection. We handle all three.
E 30 – EI 60ME1England
Quote for Rochester
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with frameless fire-rated glazing in Rochester
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.
- Rated sealant joints
- Frameless-look fire doors where tested
- Tested butt-jointed insulating or integrity glass systems
- Head, base and wall channels to the system details
Key checks for Rochester projects
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.
Height and corners
Maximum heights and the ability to form corners vary by system. Corners may need a post or a specific tested joint.
Protection on site
Frameless glass is exposed during the build. We plan protection until other trades finish.
Areas we cover around Rochester
Our Kent coverage takes in Rochester (ME1, ME4, ME2, ME7, ME5) and the neighbouring towns of Chatham, Strood, Gillingham. Rochester lies roughly 13 km from Maidstone, within our Kent coverage.
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What you can expect in Rochester
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Rochester budgets are not open-ended.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Rochester 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.
England regulations that shape the job
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.
Rochester building types
Frameless fire-rated glazing applies to many building types in Rochester, including industrial units and public buildings.
FAQs for Rochester
Is frameless more expensive than framed?
Yes, typically. It also needs more careful site protection.
How tall can frameless fire glass go?
Each system states a maximum height. We check your floor-to-ceiling height against it during design.
Can you price frameless fire-rated glazing in Rochester 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.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Rochester?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Related
Related services in Rochester
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 Rochester
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 Rochester and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.