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Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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Kent · ME14
Maidstone fire-rated windows
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Maidstone calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our fire-rated windows service covers survey, supply and installation.
E 30 – EI 60ME14England
Quote for Maidstone
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire-rated windows in Maidstone
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.
- External-grade fire glass in sealed units
- Fire-stopping to the wall opening
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
- Boundary-wall and escape-route windows
Key checks for Maidstone 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.
Matching appearance
Rated windows can usually be finished to match the rest of the elevation.
Which rules apply to fire-rated windows in Maidstone?
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 Maidstone
Whether the building is in central Maidstone or the wider ME14, ME16, ME15 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham. Maidstone is the main town we cover in Kent.
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What you can expect in Maidstone
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Maidstone building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Maidstone identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Maidstone building types
Fire-rated windows applies to many building types in Maidstone, including retail and leisure units and public buildings.
Fire-Rated Windows: Maidstone questions
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.
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.
How quickly can you survey in Maidstone?
Survey timing in Maidstone depends on access, the size of the building and how urgent the defect is. Tell us your deadline when you enquire and we will confirm a date before you commit.
Can you price fire-rated windows in Maidstone 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 Maidstone
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 Maidstone 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.