E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
Internal glazed screens that keep compartments and corridors protected.
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Derbyshire · S18
Steel Fire-Rated Screens in Dronfield, Derbyshire
From the S18 district outwards, we arrange steel fire-rated screens for buildings across Dronfield, matching glass, frames and seals to tested evidence rather than guesswork.
up to EI 120S18England
Quote for Dronfield
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with steel fire-rated screens in Dronfield
Steel fire-rated screens use steel frame sections to hold fire-resistant glass, and they are the usual choice when a project needs slim sightlines with a high rating, large panes or heavy insulating glass. Steel keeps its strength well in fire and can carry the weight of thick EI glass over long spans.
- Gridded industrial-style layouts
- Powder-coated RAL finishes
- Fire-stopping and deflection heads
- Integrity and insulating glass up to EI 120 where the system allows
What to check before ordering steel fire-rated screens in Dronfield
Thermal bridging on external use
Where steel glazing forms an external wall, thermal performance and condensation need designing in as well as the fire rating.
Why choose steel
Steel profiles stay slim at higher ratings and carry heavy glass without bulky frames, which suits stair cores, lobbies and offices where light matters.
Weight and fixing
Steel screens with insulating glass are heavy. Fixings are taken from the system details and the substrate is checked to carry the load.
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.
In higher-risk buildings, broadly 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes, the Building Safety Regulator is the building control authority. England is also phasing out BS 476 references from Approved Document B, with the remaining fire-resistance references due to go in September 2029.
Areas we cover around Dronfield
Coverage around Dronfield includes the S18, S8, S17 districts and nearby Chesterfield, Sheffield, Staveley. Dronfield lies roughly 42 km from Derby, within our Derbyshire coverage.
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What you can expect in Dronfield
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Dronfield building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Dronfield around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Sectors we cover in Dronfield
Sector guides below cover blocks of flats, hotels and other buildings in Dronfield.
Steel Fire-Rated Screens: Dronfield questions
Can steel fire screens include doors?
Yes. Single, double and in some systems sliding doors can be built into the screen, provided the combination is covered by the evidence.
Are steel screens more expensive than aluminium?
Often slightly, especially at higher ratings, but steel can be the more economical route when panes are large or the rating is EI 60 and above.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Dronfield?
Building work in Dronfield follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Dronfield?
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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Stair, Lobby & Corridor Glazing
Glazed screens and doors on protected stairs, lobbies and corridors.
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Aluminium Fire-Rated Screens
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From enquiry to handover in Dronfield
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Survey
We visit Dronfield 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.