E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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Dorset · BH15
Fire-Rated Windows in Poole, Dorset
Our fire-rated windows service covers Poole and neighbouring areas such as Bournemouth and Christchurch, with every job built around a tested system.
E 30 – EI 60BH15England
Quote for Poole
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire-rated windows in Poole
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.
- Fire-stopping to the wall opening
- Boundary-wall and escape-route windows
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
What to check before ordering fire-rated windows in Poole
Ventilation
If a fire-rated window cannot open, ventilation may need another route. We coordinate with the designer.
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.
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.
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.
Where we work around Poole
We cover Poole and the surrounding postcode districts, including BH15, BH14, BH17, BH18, BH13. Nearby towns we also serve include Bournemouth, Christchurch, New Milton. Bournemouth, around 7 km from Poole, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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How we work in Poole
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 Poole around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Poole building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Poole building types
Fire-rated windows applies to many building types in Poole, including schools and colleges and offices.
FAQs for Poole
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.
Do fire-rated windows look different?
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Poole?
Building work in Poole follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Do you carry out fire-rated windows in Poole?
Yes. We survey and install in Poole and across Dorset, including the BH15 district and nearby Bournemouth.
Related
Related services in Poole
E · EW
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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How a Poole job runs
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 Poole and check what the existing frames can accept.
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.