E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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Kent · CT1
Fire-Rated Windows in Canterbury
If a building in Canterbury needs fire-rated windows, the starting point is the rating its fire strategy requires. We confirm that, survey the openings and quote a tested system to suit.
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Quote for Canterbury
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire-rated windows in Canterbury
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.
- Boundary-wall and escape-route windows
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
- Fixed fire-rated windows
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
Key checks for Canterbury projects
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.
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.
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.
Where we work around Canterbury
Our Kent coverage takes in Canterbury (CT1, CT2) and the neighbouring towns of Whitstable, Herne Bay, Faversham. Maidstone, around 39 km from Canterbury, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
Windows in WhitstableWindows in Herne BayWindows in FavershamWindows in AshfordWindows in Folkestone
How we work in Canterbury
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Canterbury around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Canterbury identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Canterbury building types
Sector guides below cover schools and colleges, hotels and other buildings in Canterbury.
Questions about fire-rated windows in Canterbury
Do fire-rated windows look different?
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
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.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Canterbury?
Building work in Canterbury follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Do you carry out fire-rated windows in Canterbury?
Yes. We survey and install in Canterbury and across Kent, including the CT1 district and nearby Whitstable.
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Related services in Canterbury
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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How a Canterbury job runs
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Canterbury 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.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.