England · 34 postcode districts
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens for West Sussex buildings
We take fire-rated glazed screens enquiries from across West Sussex, with surveys arranged in Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Horsham and the surrounding towns.
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Fire-Rated Glazed Screens: an overview for West Sussex
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.
- Steel, aluminium, timber or frameless frame systems
- Survey and setting-out against the fire strategy drawings
- Integrity or insulating glass to the required classification
Key checks for West Sussex projects
Integrity-only screens on escape routes
Building guidance limits where integrity-only glazing can sit on protected escape routes, and in some positions restricts it to above a set height from the floor. Insulating screens are not restricted in the same way, so the route plan often decides the glass.
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.
Towns we cover in West Sussex
West Sussex coverage includes Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Horsham and the BN, RH, PO, GU postcode areas (34 postcode districts).
Crawley (RH11)Worthing (BN11)Bognor Regis (PO21)Littlehampton (BN17)Horsham (RH12)Haywards Heath (RH16)Chichester (PO19)Burgess Hill (RH15)East Grinstead (RH19)
Which rules apply 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.
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens in West Sussex: questions
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.
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.
Can a fire-rated screen be fully glazed?
Yes. Many screens are glazed from floor to ceiling, subject to the classification needed on that route and any impact safety requirements at low level.
Do you cover all of West Sussex?
Yes. We take enquiries from across West Sussex, including Crawley and Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Horsham, and arrange surveys to suit your programme.
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Process
How a West Sussex job runs
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in West Sussex confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.