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Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
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Devon · EX2
Fire-Rated Windows in Exeter
Looking for fire-rated windows in Exeter? We survey, supply and install tested fire-rated glazing for public buildings, care homes and other buildings in and around Exeter, including the EX2 postcode district.
E 30 – EI 60EX2England
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What's involved with fire-rated windows in Exeter
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.
- Fixed fire-rated windows
- Fire-stopping to the wall opening
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
- Boundary-wall and escape-route windows
Before you order fire-rated windows: what matters
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.
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.
Exeter coverage and nearby towns
We cover Exeter and the surrounding postcode districts, including EX2, EX4, EX1. Nearby towns we also serve include Exmouth, Tiverton, Newton Abbot. Plymouth, around 59 km from Exeter, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
How we work in Exeter
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Exeter budgets are not open-ended.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Exeter building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Exeter around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Fire glazing rules in England
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.
Exeter building types
Sector guides below cover public buildings, care homes and other buildings in Exeter.
Questions about fire-rated windows in Exeter
When do I need a fire-rated window?
Usually when a wall is close to a boundary, when a window overlooks a protected escape route, or when part of a building faces another part at close range. Your designer or building control will confirm.
Do fire-rated windows look different?
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
Do you carry out fire-rated windows in Exeter?
Yes. We survey and install in Exeter and across Devon, including the EX2 district and nearby Exmouth.
How quickly can you survey in Exeter?
Survey timing in Exeter 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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How a Exeter job runs
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Exeter and check what the existing frames can accept.
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.