E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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Kent · TN24
Fire-Rated Windows for Ashford (Kent) buildings
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Ashford (Kent) calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our fire-rated windows service covers survey, supply and installation.
E 30 – EI 60TN24England
Quote for Ashford (Kent)
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our fire-rated windows service includes in Ashford (Kent)
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
- Boundary-wall and escape-route windows
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
Where we work around Ashford (Kent)
Coverage around Ashford (Kent) includes the TN24, TN23, TN25 districts and nearby Faversham, Canterbury, Folkestone. Ashford (Kent) is about 28 km from Maidstone, the largest town in our Kent coverage.
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Before you order fire-rated windows: what matters
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.
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.
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.
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.
How we work in Ashford (Kent)
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Ashford budgets are not open-ended.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Ashford (Kent) around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
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 Ashford (Kent)
Fire-rated windows applies to many building types in Ashford (Kent), including healthcare buildings and public buildings.
FAQs for Ashford (Kent)
Do fire-rated windows look different?
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
Can fire-rated windows open?
Some can, if the opening version has been tested. Fixed fire-rated windows are more common.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Ashford (Kent)?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Can you price fire-rated windows in Ashford (Kent) from photos?
We can give a guide range from photos and sizes, including a clear photo of any marks on the glass. A fixed price follows a survey.
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From enquiry to handover in Ashford (Kent)
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 Ashford (Kent) and check what the existing frames can accept.
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.