E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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Derbyshire · DE11
Fire-Rated Windows — Swadlincote and DE11
Our fire-rated windows service covers Swadlincote and neighbouring areas such as Burton upon Trent and Coalville, with every job built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60DE11England
Quote for Swadlincote
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire-rated windows in Swadlincote
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.
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
- Boundary-wall and escape-route windows
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
- Fixed fire-rated windows
Key checks for Swadlincote projects
Boundary distance
The closer a wall is to a boundary, the less unprotected area it can have. Fixed windows that meet the wall's full fire-resistance requirement, including insulation where required, are not counted as unprotected area; integrity-only glazing generally still is.
Matching appearance
Rated windows can usually be finished to match the rest of the elevation.
Ventilation
If a fire-rated window cannot open, ventilation may need another route. We coordinate with the designer.
Which rules apply to fire-rated windows in Swadlincote?
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.
Where we work around Swadlincote
We cover Swadlincote and the surrounding postcode districts, including DE11, DE15. Nearby towns we also serve include Burton upon Trent, Coalville, Derby. Swadlincote lies roughly 17 km from Derby, within our Derbyshire coverage.
Windows in Burton upon TrentWindows in CoalvilleWindows in DerbyWindows in TamworthWindows in Lichfield
What every Swadlincote quote includes
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Swadlincote around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Swadlincote identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Building types we cover in Swadlincote
Sector guides below cover industrial units, care homes and other buildings in Swadlincote.
FAQs for Swadlincote
Can fire-rated windows open?
Some can, if the opening version has been tested. Fixed fire-rated windows are more common.
Is fire-rated glass in a standard window enough?
No. The frame, glazing system and fixings also need to be part of a tested window.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Swadlincote?
Building work in Swadlincote 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 Swadlincote?
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)
E and EW glass where flames and hot gases must be stopped.
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EI 30 – EI 120
Insulated Fire Glass (EI)
EI 30 to EI 120 glass that blocks heat as well as flames.
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up to EI 120
Steel Fire-Rated Screens
Slim steel frames for long spans, high ratings and heavy glass.
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From enquiry to handover in Swadlincote
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Swadlincote 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.