E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
Internal glazed screens that keep compartments and corridors protected.
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West Midlands · B1
Steel Fire-Rated Screens in Birmingham, West Midlands
If a building in Birmingham needs steel fire-rated screens, the starting point is the rating its fire strategy requires. We confirm that, survey the openings and quote a tested system to suit.
up to EI 120B1England
Quote for Birmingham
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with steel fire-rated screens in Birmingham
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.
- Fire-stopping and deflection heads
- Powder-coated RAL finishes
- Single, double and sliding door options within the system
- Gridded industrial-style layouts
What to check before ordering steel fire-rated screens in Birmingham
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.
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.
Finishes and the rating
Paint and powder coat are normally covered by the evidence, but intumescent strips and seals must not be painted over. We protect them during finishing.
Birmingham coverage and nearby towns
Our West Midlands coverage takes in Birmingham (B1, B12, B18, B19, B2, B3) and the neighbouring towns of Aston, Smethwick, Acocks Green. Birmingham is the main town we cover in West Midlands.
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How we work in Birmingham
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Birmingham identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Birmingham budgets are not open-ended.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Birmingham building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
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.
Birmingham building types
Steel fire-rated screens applies to many building types in Birmingham, including healthcare buildings and student accommodation.
Steel Fire-Rated Screens: Birmingham 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.
What colours are available?
Most steel fire screens can be powder-coated to a wide range of RAL colours, with black and anthracite the most requested.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Birmingham?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Do you carry out steel fire-rated screens in Birmingham?
Yes. We survey and install in Birmingham and across West Midlands, including the B1 district and nearby Aston.
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FD30 / FD60
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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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 Birmingham 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.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.