England · 37 postcode districts
Fire-Rated Windows in East Sussex
We take fire-rated windows enquiries from across East Sussex, with surveys arranged in Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Hove, Bexhill-on-Sea and the surrounding towns.
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Quote for East Sussex
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our fire-rated windows service includes in East Sussex
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
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
- Boundary-wall and escape-route windows
Key checks for East Sussex projects
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.
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.
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.
Regulations for East Sussex projects
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.
Towns we cover in East Sussex
East Sussex coverage includes Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Hove, Bexhill-on-Sea and the BN, TN, RH postcode areas (37 postcode districts).
Brighton (BN2)Eastbourne (BN21)Hastings (TN34)Hove (BN3)Bexhill-on-Sea (TN40)Hailsham (BN27)Seaford (BN25)Crowborough (TN6)Portslade (BN41)
Questions from East Sussex clients
Do fire-rated windows look different?
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
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.
Can fire-rated windows open?
Some can, if the opening version has been tested. Fixed fire-rated windows are more common.
Which parts of East Sussex do you cover?
All of it: Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Hove, Bexhill-on-Sea and every district in the BN, TN, RH postcode areas.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in East Sussex
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 East Sussex and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.