E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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Hertfordshire · SG4
Fire-Rated Windows in Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Fire-rated windows in Hitchin is usually needed for one of three reasons: new building work, a change to an existing fire-resisting wall, or defects found in an inspection. We handle all three.
E 30 – EI 60SG4England
Quote for Hitchin
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our fire-rated windows service includes in Hitchin
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.
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
- Boundary-wall and escape-route windows
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- Fire-stopping to the wall opening
Areas we cover around Hitchin
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Hitchin, including the SG4, SG5 districts, and in nearby Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage, Luton. Watford, around 34 km from Hitchin, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
Windows in Letchworth Garden CityWindows in StevenageWindows in LutonWindows in HarpendenWindows in Ampthill
What to check before ordering fire-rated windows in Hitchin
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.
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.
Ventilation
If a fire-rated window cannot open, ventilation may need another route. We coordinate with the designer.
Fire glazing rules in England
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.
What you can expect in Hitchin
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Hitchin 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.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Hitchin identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Hitchin building types
Fire-rated windows applies to many building types in Hitchin, including industrial units and schools and colleges.
FAQs for Hitchin
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 Hitchin?
Yes. We survey and install in Hitchin and across Hertfordshire, including the SG4 district and nearby Letchworth Garden City.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Hitchin?
Building work in Hitchin 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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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
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Site visit
A survey in Hitchin confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.