England · 86 postcode districts
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens for West Midlands buildings
Our West Midlands fire-rated glazed screens service covers survey, supply and installation to the tested details, documented on handover.
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Fire-Rated Glazed Screens: an overview for West Midlands
A fire-rated glazed screen is an internal wall made largely of glass that forms part of a fire-resisting construction, such as a corridor wall, a stair enclosure or a compartment wall. It lets daylight and sightlines through while holding back fire for the period the fire strategy requires.
- Handover evidence pack
- Fire-stopping at head, jambs and sill to the system details
- Steel, aluminium, timber or frameless frame systems
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens by town in West Midlands
West Midlands coverage includes Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall and the B, WV, WS, DY postcode areas (86 postcode districts).
Birmingham (B1)Coventry (CV1)Wolverhampton (WV1)Dudley (DY1)Walsall (WS1)Solihull (B91)Sutton Coldfield (B73)West Bromwich (B70)Halesowen (B63)Stourbridge (DY8)Smethwick (B66)Willenhall (WV13)Tipton (DY4)Bloxwich (WS3)Wednesfield (WV11)Aston (B6)Shirley (B90)Brierley Hill (DY5)Aldridge (WS9)Acocks Green (B27)Wednesbury (WS10)Kingswinford (DY6)
What to check before ordering in West Midlands
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.
What the screen is fixed to matters
Test evidence covers the screen's connection to specific supporting constructions, such as masonry, concrete or a tested partition. Fixing into a lightweight wall that is not covered can undermine the rating, so we check the substrate first.
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.
Regulations for West Midlands projects
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.
Questions from West Midlands clients
Can you add a screen to an occupied building?
Yes. We plan dust control, out-of-hours working and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
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.
Do you cover all of West Midlands?
Yes. We take enquiries from across West Midlands, including Birmingham and Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Walsall, and arrange surveys to suit your programme.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in West Midlands
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 West Midlands 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.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.