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Fire-Rated Windows in Tyne and Wear
We take fire-rated windows enquiries from across Tyne and Wear, with surveys arranged in Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead, Washington and the surrounding towns.
E 30 – EI 60EnglandNESRDH
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Fire-Rated Windows: what you get in Tyne and Wear
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.
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- Fire-stopping to the wall opening
What to check before ordering in Tyne and Wear
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.
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.
England rules for fire glazing
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.
Choose a town in Tyne and Wear
Across Tyne and Wear we can survey in Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead, Washington and every district in the NE, SR, DH postcode areas.
Newcastle upon Tyne (NE1)Sunderland (SR1)South Shields (NE33)Gateshead (NE8)Washington (NE37)Tynemouth (NE30)Wallsend (NE28)Newburn (NE15)North Shields (NE29)Whitley Bay (NE26)Houghton-le-Spring (DH4)Felling (NE10)Jarrow (NE32)Gosforth (NE3)Hebburn (NE31)
Fire-Rated Windows in Tyne and Wear: questions
Do fire-rated windows look different?
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
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 cover all of Tyne and Wear?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead, Washington, and arrange surveys to suit your programme.
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Process
How a Tyne and Wear job runs
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Survey
We visit Tyne and Wear to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Written proposal
We set out the system, glass, evidence and programme, with a fixed price.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.