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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Tyne and Wear · NE37
Fire-Rated Glass Floors for Washington buildings
For Washington buildings, we supply, replace and check fire-rated glass floors wherever the fire strategy depends on it, working to the tested system rather than the glass alone.
REI 30 – 60NE37England
Quote for Washington
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Fire-Rated Glass Floors in Washington: what's included
A fire-rated glass floor is a walk-on glazed floor panel, set in a tested support frame, that keeps both its load-bearing capacity and its fire resistance for a stated time. Because a floor carries load, its classification also includes R for load-bearing capacity alongside integrity and insulation.
- Horizontal fire-rated rooflights
- Anti-slip surface treatments within the system
- Handover evidence
- Steel support frames to the tested details
What to check before ordering fire-rated glass floors in Washington
Programme
Glass floors are made to order with longer lead times; we plan early with your contractor.
Load and fire together
A glass floor must carry its design load during the fire period. Only systems tested for both should be used.
Slip resistance
Walk-on glass needs an anti-slip finish; it must be one covered by the system.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glass floors in Washington?
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.
Where we work around Washington
Our Tyne and Wear coverage takes in Washington (NE37, NE38) and the neighbouring towns of Chester-le-Street, Felling, Houghton-le-Spring. Washington is about 10 km from Newcastle upon Tyne, the largest town in our Tyne and Wear coverage.
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What you can expect in Washington
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Washington building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Washington 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.
Sectors we cover in Washington
Sector guides below cover offices, retail and leisure units and other buildings in Washington.
FAQs for Washington
How big can a fire-rated glass floor panel be?
Each system sets maximum panel sizes; larger areas are divided by a supporting grid.
What does REI mean?
R is load-bearing capacity, E is integrity and I is insulation. A floor needs R because it carries people and loads.
How quickly can you survey in Washington?
Survey timing in Washington depends on access, the size of the building and how urgent the defect is. Tell us your deadline when you enquire and we will confirm a date before you commit.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Washington?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
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up to EI 120
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Slim steel frames for long spans, high ratings and heavy glass.
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Fire Glazing Surveys
Surveys that identify what fire glazing you have and what needs fixing.
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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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How a Washington job runs
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 Washington and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.