England · 57 postcode districts
Fire-Rated Windows across Somerset
We survey, supply and install fire-rated windows across Somerset, from Bath to Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, working to the classification your fire strategy sets.
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Fire-Rated Windows by town in Somerset
Somerset coverage includes Bath, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater and the TA, BS, BA postcode areas (57 postcode districts).
Bath (BA1)Weston-super-Mare (BS23)Taunton (TA1)Yeovil (BA20)Bridgwater (TA6)Portishead (BS20)Frome (BA11)Burnham-on-Sea (TA8)Clevedon (BS21)Nailsea (BS48)
Fire-Rated Windows: an overview for Somerset
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
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
What to check before ordering in Somerset
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.
Matching appearance
Rated windows can usually be finished to match the rest of the elevation.
Which rules apply 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.
FAQs for Somerset
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.
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.
Can you survey anywhere in Somerset?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in Somerset, including Bath and Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater.
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Process
What happens next
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 Somerset and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.