E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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Kent · CT16
Fire-Rated Windows across Dover
Fire-rated windows in Dover 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 60CT16England
Quote for Dover
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire-rated windows in Dover
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.
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
- Fixed fire-rated windows
How we work in Dover
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Dover building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Dover around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
What to check before ordering fire-rated windows in Dover
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.
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.
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.
Areas we cover around Dover
Our Kent coverage takes in Dover (CT16, CT17) and the neighbouring towns of Folkestone, Deal, Canterbury. Dover is about 58 km from Maidstone, the largest town in our Kent coverage.
Which rules apply to fire-rated windows in Dover?
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.
Sectors we cover in Dover
Fire-rated windows applies to many building types in Dover, including public buildings and industrial units.
FAQs for Dover
Can fire-rated windows open?
Some can, if the opening version has been tested. Fixed fire-rated windows are more common.
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 Dover?
Yes. We survey and install in Dover and across Kent, including the CT16 district and nearby Folkestone.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Dover?
Building work in Dover 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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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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What happens next
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Survey
We visit Dover to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.