E 30 – EI 60
Fire-Rated Curtain Walling
Facade glazing tested for fire where boundaries or compartments demand it.
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West Midlands · B66
Smethwick fire-rated windows
We provide fire-rated windows in Smethwick and across West Midlands, working from the classification your building needs and handing over the evidence that proves what was fitted.
E 30 – EI 60B66England
Quote for Smethwick
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Fire-Rated Windows in Smethwick: what's included
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.
- Boundary-wall and escape-route windows
- Fixed fire-rated windows
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- Tested opening fire-rated windows where available
What every Smethwick quote includes
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Smethwick building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Smethwick identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Smethwick budgets are not open-ended.
What to check before ordering fire-rated windows in Smethwick
Matching appearance
Rated windows can usually be finished to match the rest of the elevation.
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.
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.
Where we work around Smethwick
Whether the building is in central Smethwick or the wider B66, B67, B21, B68, B16, B70 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover West Bromwich, Birmingham, Aston. Smethwick lies roughly 5 km from Birmingham, within our West Midlands coverage.
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Which rules apply to fire-rated windows in Smethwick?
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.
Smethwick building types
Fire-rated windows applies to many building types in Smethwick, including public buildings and offices.
FAQs for Smethwick
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.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Smethwick?
Building work in Smethwick follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Can you price fire-rated windows in Smethwick 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.
Related
Related services in Smethwick
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
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 Smethwick 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.