E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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County Down · BT22
Fire-Rated Windows for Newtownards buildings
Looking for fire-rated windows in Newtownards? We survey, supply and install tested fire-rated glazing for industrial units, schools and colleges and other buildings in and around Newtownards, including the BT22 postcode district.
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Quote for Newtownards
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire-rated windows in Newtownards
Most fire-rated windows are fixed lights, because opening windows need the opening sash, hinges and locks to be tested too. We supply and install fixed and, where tested, opening fire-rated windows in steel, aluminium and timber, matched to the surrounding windows where possible.
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- Fire-stopping to the wall opening
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
Where we work around Newtownards
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Newtownards, including the BT22, BT23 districts, and in nearby Bangor, Belfast, Carrickfergus. Bangor, around 8 km from Newtownards, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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Key checks for Newtownards projects
Retrofits
Replacing a non-rated window near a boundary is often triggered by an extension or change of use. We survey the opening before quoting.
Matching appearance
Rated windows can usually be finished to match the rest of the elevation.
Escape windows are different
Windows used for escape from rooms have their own size and opening rules, and should not be confused with fire-resisting windows.
Northern Ireland regulations that shape the job
Northern Ireland Which rules apply?
In Northern Ireland, building work follows the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, with fire safety guidance in Technical Booklet E, approved by the district council's building control.
Once in use, the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 require the appropriate person to maintain fire safety measures, including fire-resisting glazing.
Technical Booklet E sets its own provisions for glazing on escape routes, so designs are checked against the Northern Ireland guidance rather than English documents.
What you can expect in Newtownards
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Newtownards 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 Newtownards budgets are not open-ended.
Northern Ireland rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in Northern Ireland, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Newtownards building types
Sector guides below cover industrial units, schools and colleges and other buildings in Newtownards.
Fire-Rated Windows: Newtownards questions
Do fire-rated windows look different?
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
Can fire-rated windows open?
Some can, if the opening version has been tested. Fixed fire-rated windows are more common.
How quickly can you survey in Newtownards?
Survey timing in Newtownards 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.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Newtownards?
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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Integrity Fire Glass (E & EW)
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Insulated Fire Glass (EI)
EI 30 to EI 120 glass that blocks heat as well as flames.
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Steel Fire-Rated Screens
Slim steel frames for long spans, high ratings and heavy glass.
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What happens next
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Newtownards 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.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.