E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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Gloucestershire · GL7
Cirencester fire-rated windows
We provide fire-rated windows in Cirencester and across Gloucestershire, working from the classification your building needs and handing over the evidence that proves what was fitted.
E 30 – EI 60GL7England
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What our fire-rated windows service includes in Cirencester
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.
- Boundary-wall and escape-route windows
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
- Fire-stopping to the wall opening
What to check before ordering fire-rated windows in Cirencester
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cirencester coverage and nearby towns
We cover Cirencester and the surrounding postcode districts, including GL7. Nearby towns we also serve include Stroud, Cheltenham, Swindon. Gloucester, around 25 km from Cirencester, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
How we work in Cirencester
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Cirencester identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
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 Cirencester around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Sectors we cover in Cirencester
Sector guides below cover care homes, schools and colleges and other buildings in Cirencester.
Fire-Rated Windows: Cirencester questions
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 fire-rated windows look different?
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
Do you carry out fire-rated windows in Cirencester?
Yes. We survey and install in Cirencester and across Gloucestershire, including the GL7 district and nearby Stroud.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Cirencester?
Building work in Cirencester 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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Integrity Fire Glass (E & EW)
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Insulated Fire Glass (EI)
EI 30 to EI 120 glass that blocks heat as well as flames.
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Steel Fire-Rated Screens
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How a Cirencester job runs
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Survey
We visit Cirencester to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.