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Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
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East Sussex · BN2
Fire-Rated Windows in Brighton, East Sussex
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Brighton calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our fire-rated windows service covers survey, supply and installation.
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our fire-rated windows service includes in Brighton
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
- Fixed fire-rated windows
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
Brighton coverage and nearby towns
Whether the building is in central Brighton or the wider BN2, BN88, BN50, BN3, BN1 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Hove, Portslade, Burgess Hill. Brighton is the main town we cover in East Sussex.
What to check before ordering fire-rated windows in Brighton
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.
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.
Which rules apply to fire-rated windows in Brighton?
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 Brighton
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Brighton building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Brighton budgets are not open-ended.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Building types we cover in Brighton
Fire-rated windows applies to many building types in Brighton, including student accommodation and offices.
Questions about fire-rated windows in Brighton
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.
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 you carry out fire-rated windows in Brighton?
Yes. We survey and install in Brighton and across East Sussex, including the BN2 district and nearby Hove.
How quickly can you survey in Brighton?
Survey timing in Brighton 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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From enquiry to handover in Brighton
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in Brighton confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.