E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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East Sussex · BN3
Fire-Rated Windows — Hove and BN3
We provide fire-rated windows in Hove and across East Sussex, working from the classification your building needs and handing over the evidence that proves what was fitted.
E 30 – EI 60BN3England
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What's involved with fire-rated windows in Hove
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
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
Before you order fire-rated windows: what matters
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.
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.
Matching appearance
Rated windows can usually be finished to match the rest of the elevation.
Areas we cover around Hove
We cover Hove and the surrounding postcode districts, including BN3, BN88, BN50, BN41, BN1. Nearby towns we also serve include Brighton, Portslade, Burgess Hill. Brighton, around 2 km from Hove, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
Windows in BrightonWindows in PortsladeWindows in Burgess HillWindows in WorthingWindows in Haywards Heath
How we work in Hove
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Hove around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Hove identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Hove building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
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.
Building types we cover in Hove
Sector guides below cover retail and leisure units, schools and colleges and other buildings in Hove.
Questions about fire-rated windows in Hove
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.
Can fire-rated windows open?
Some can, if the opening version has been tested. Fixed fire-rated windows are more common.
Do you carry out fire-rated windows in Hove?
Yes. We survey and install in Hove and across East Sussex, including the BN3 district and nearby Brighton.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Hove?
Building work in Hove follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
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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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What happens next
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 Hove and check what the existing frames can accept.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.