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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County Antrim · BT1
Fire-Resistant Glass across Belfast
Looking for fire-resistant glass in Belfast? We survey, supply and install tested fire-rated glazing for public buildings, student accommodation and other buildings in and around Belfast, including the BT1 postcode district.
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Quote for Belfast
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our fire-resistant glass service includes in Belfast
We supply and fit fire-resistant glass into new and existing fire-rated frames, matching the glass type, thickness, beads, seals and fixings to the test or assessment evidence for that frame. The glass on its own does not carry a rating; the combination does, so we start every job by identifying the system you have or need.
- Integrity (E) glass: modified toughened, glass-ceramic and polished wired types
- Impact-classified build-ups for critical locations
- Intumescent glazing seals, tapes and gaskets to the tested specification
- Glazing beads and fixings to the frame manufacturer's details
Key checks for Belfast projects
Marking and records
Most fire glass is permanently marked with its product and classification. We record the marks, pane sizes and evidence references on handover so whoever is responsible for fire safety can show what is installed.
Which classification do you actually need?
The fire strategy or building control drawings set the rating for each element. Integrity-only glass is cheaper and thinner, but its use on escape routes is restricted; insulating glass carries far fewer restrictions because people can pass it safely during a fire.
Inside or outside?
Many insulating fire glasses use interlayers that need protecting from UV and moisture, so external positions need a product approved for exterior use, with the right edge seal and glazing system.
Where we work around Belfast
Our County Antrim coverage takes in Belfast (BT1, BT14, BT15, BT2, BT3, BT12) and the neighbouring towns of Newtownabbey, Lisburn, Newtownards. Belfast is the main town we cover in County Antrim.
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What every Belfast quote includes
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Belfast 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 Belfast budgets are not open-ended.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Belfast around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Fire glazing rules in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Which rules apply?
In Northern Ireland, building work follows the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, with fire safety guidance in Technical Booklet E, approved by the district council's building control.
Once in use, the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 require the appropriate person to maintain fire safety measures, including fire-resisting glazing.
Technical Booklet E sets its own provisions for glazing on escape routes, so designs are checked against the Northern Ireland guidance rather than English documents.
Building types we cover in Belfast
We can survey and quote for public buildings, student accommodation and other building types in Belfast.
Fire-Resistant Glass: Belfast questions
Can you match glass that is already installed?
Often, yes. We read the marks on the existing panes and check them against the frame evidence. Where the original product is discontinued we look for an alternative covered by the same evidence or a formal assessment.
Is toughened glass fire-resistant?
Ordinary toughened safety glass is not. It can shatter early in a fire. Fire-resistant integrity glass is specially processed or formulated and only gains a rating when fitted in a tested frame and glazing system.
How quickly can you survey in Belfast?
Survey timing in Belfast 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.
Do you carry out fire-resistant glass in Belfast?
Yes. We survey and install in Belfast and across County Antrim, including the BT1 district and nearby Newtownabbey.
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What happens next
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Survey
We visit Belfast 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.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.