E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
Internal glazed screens that keep compartments and corridors protected.
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Gwent · NP11
Steel Fire-Rated Screens in Risca, Gwent
Steel fire-rated screens in Risca is usually needed for one of three reasons: new building work, a change to an existing fire-resisting wall, or defects found in an inspection. We handle all three.
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Quote for Risca
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Steel Fire-Rated Screens in Risca: what's included
We supply and install tested steel screen systems in black, RAL colours and industrial finishes, including the gridded warehouse look, with integrated single and double doors. Each screen is drawn up within its system evidence so the appearance does not come at the cost of the rating.
- Single, double and sliding door options within the system
- Tested steel profile systems with slim sightlines
- 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 Risca
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.
Not every steel look is fire-rated
Decorative steel-look aluminium or slim steel partitions sold for offices are not automatically fire-rated. We only fit systems with test or assessment evidence for the classification you need.
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.
Fire glazing rules in Wales
Wales Which rules apply?
Building regulations are devolved in Wales, so fire safety design follows the Welsh Ministers' version of Approved Document B rather than the English one, alongside impact safety guidance for glazing.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, so the responsible person must maintain fire-resisting glazing as part of the premises' fire safety measures. The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed this extends to the structure, external walls and flat entrance doors of multi-occupied residential buildings.
Areas we cover around Risca
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Risca, including the NP11 districts, and in nearby Newport, Cwmbran, Caerphilly. Risca lies roughly 7 km from Newport, within our Gwent coverage.
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How we work in Risca
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Risca identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Risca building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Risca around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Sectors we cover in Risca
Sector guides below cover industrial units, schools and colleges and other buildings in Risca.
Steel Fire-Rated Screens: Risca questions
Are Crittall-style screens fire-rated?
Some steel systems with that look are tested for fire, many decorative ones are not. Ask for the classification and test evidence; we only quote tested systems for fire-rated positions.
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 Risca?
Risca is in Wales, where the Welsh Approved Document B applies to building work and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers occupied premises.
How quickly can you survey in Risca?
Survey timing in Risca 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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Fire-Rated Glazed Doors
Doorsets with large glazed panels, tested as complete units.
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E 30 – EI 60
Stair, Lobby & Corridor Glazing
Glazed screens and doors on protected stairs, lobbies and corridors.
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E 30 – EI 60
Aluminium Fire-Rated Screens
Light, modern aluminium framing tested for fire.
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How a Risca job runs
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Risca to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.