E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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Kent · CT14
Fire-Rated Windows in Deal, Kent
For Deal buildings, we supply, replace and check fire-rated windows wherever the fire strategy depends on it, working to the tested system rather than the glass alone.
E 30 – EI 60CT14England
Quote for Deal
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Fire-Rated Windows in Deal: what's included
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.
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
- Boundary-wall and escape-route windows
- Fixed fire-rated windows
Key checks for Deal projects
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.
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.
Areas we cover around Deal
Coverage around Deal includes the CT14 districts and nearby Dover, Ramsgate, Broadstairs. Deal lies roughly 62 km from Maidstone, within our Kent coverage.
What you can expect in Deal
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Deal budgets are not open-ended.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Deal building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Deal identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
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.
Sectors we cover in Deal
Sector guides below cover blocks of flats, hotels and other buildings in Deal.
Fire-Rated Windows: Deal questions
Can fire-rated windows open?
Some can, if the opening version has been tested. Fixed fire-rated windows are more common.
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.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Deal?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Deal?
Building work in Deal 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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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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From enquiry to handover in Deal
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Deal to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
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.