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Dorset · BH23
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens across Christchurch
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Christchurch calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our fire-rated glazed screens service covers survey, supply and installation.
E 30 – EI 120BH23England
Quote for Christchurch
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens in Christchurch: what's included
We design, supply and install fire-rated screens in steel, aluminium, timber and frameless formats, working from the rating and positions on your fire strategy. Every screen is built within the limits of its test or assessment evidence: pane sizes, transom and mullion spacing, glass type and the way it is fixed to the surrounding structure.
- Handover evidence pack
- Survey and setting-out against the fire strategy drawings
- Integrated fire doors and glazed doorsets
- Integrity or insulating glass to the required classification
Before you order fire-rated glazed screens: what matters
Movement and deflection
Long screens under slabs need deflection heads so floor movement does not crack the glass or open gaps. The head detail has to come from the same evidence as the rest of the screen.
Doors inside a screen
A door in a glazed screen has to be tested in that configuration or covered by a doorset certificate and an assessment for the screen. We specify the door and screen as one system rather than mixing products.
Acoustic and security needs
Fire glass can be combined with acoustic or security performance in many systems. We confirm the combined build-up is covered before pricing it.
Areas we cover around Christchurch
Whether the building is in central Christchurch or the wider BH23, BH6, BH7, BH8, BH5 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Bournemouth, New Milton, Poole. Bournemouth, around 7 km from Christchurch, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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What every Christchurch quote includes
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Christchurch building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Christchurch budgets are not open-ended.
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.
Christchurch building types
Sector guides below cover industrial units, offices and other buildings in Christchurch.
FAQs for Christchurch
How large can a fire-rated glazed screen be?
It depends on the system's evidence. Most systems state maximum pane sizes and overall heights; very tall or wide screens may need an assessment from a test body. We confirm the limits during design.
Do fire-rated screens need maintenance?
They need periodic checks for damaged glass, missing beads, failed seals and unauthorised changes such as new cable holes. We can carry out these checks as part of a survey.
Can you price fire-rated glazed screens in Christchurch 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.
How quickly can you survey in Christchurch?
Survey timing in Christchurch 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.
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What happens next
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Christchurch to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
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.