E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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Dorset · BH23
Fire-Rated Windows across Christchurch
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Christchurch calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our fire-rated windows service covers survey, supply and installation.
E 30 – EI 60BH23England
Quote for Christchurch
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Fire-Rated Windows in Christchurch: what's included
Fire-rated windows are windows tested as complete units to resist fire, needed where an external wall must protect a neighbouring property, where a window looks onto a protected stair or escape route, or where two parts of a building face each other at close range.
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- Fixed fire-rated windows
- Fire-stopping to the wall opening
Where we work around Christchurch
Whether the building is in central Christchurch or the wider BH23, BH6, BH7, BH8, BH5 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Bournemouth, New Milton, Poole. Christchurch lies roughly 7 km from Bournemouth, within our Dorset coverage.
Key checks for Christchurch projects
Ventilation
If a fire-rated window cannot open, ventilation may need another route. We coordinate with the designer.
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.
Why fixed lights are common
An opening sash introduces gaps and hardware that all need testing. Fixed fire-rated windows are simpler and more widely available.
Which rules apply to fire-rated windows in Christchurch?
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.
What you can expect in Christchurch
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Christchurch around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Christchurch 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 Christchurch budgets are not open-ended.
Sectors we cover in Christchurch
Sector guides below cover retail and leisure units, schools and colleges and other buildings in Christchurch.
FAQs for Christchurch
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.
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 you carry out fire-rated windows in Christchurch?
Yes. We survey and install in Christchurch and across Dorset, including the BH23 district and nearby Bournemouth.
Can you price fire-rated windows in Christchurch from photos?
We can give a guide range from photos and sizes, including a clear photo of any marks on the glass. A fixed price follows a survey.
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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 Christchurch
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in Christchurch confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.