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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Essex · CM11
Fire-Resistant Glass across Billericay
Our fire-resistant glass service covers Billericay and neighbouring areas such as Basildon and Wickford, with every job built around a tested system.
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our fire-resistant glass service includes in Billericay
Fire-resistant glass is glazing that has been tested, as part of a complete glazed system, to hold back fire for a set time. It is classified by what it stops: E (integrity) keeps flames and hot gases on the fire side, EW also limits the heat radiated through the glass, and EI (integrity and insulation) also limits the temperature rise on the protected side, so people can pass it more safely.
- Integrity (E) glass: modified toughened, glass-ceramic and polished wired types
- Insulating (EI) intumescent-interlayer and gel-filled glass
- Glazing beads and fixings to the frame manufacturer's details
- Intumescent glazing seals, tapes and gaskets to the tested specification
Before you order fire-resistant glass: what matters
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.
Weight and handling
Insulating fire glass gets thicker and heavier as the rating rises. Large EI 60 and EI 120 panes often need lifting equipment and a frame designed for the load, which we plan before the delivery date.
Where we work around Billericay
We cover Billericay and the surrounding postcode districts, including CM11, CM12. Nearby towns we also serve include Basildon, Wickford, Brentwood. Southend-on-Sea, around 23 km from Billericay, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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What you can expect in Billericay
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Billericay budgets are not open-ended.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Billericay identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Which rules apply to fire-resistant glass in Billericay?
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.
Sectors we cover in Billericay
We can survey and quote for public buildings, blocks of flats and other building types in Billericay.
Fire-Resistant Glass: Billericay questions
How thick is fire-resistant glass?
Integrity glass can be similar in thickness to standard glass. Insulating glass is laminated from several layers, so it gets markedly thicker and heavier as the rating increases from EI 30 to EI 120.
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.
Can you price fire-resistant glass in Billericay 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.
Do you carry out fire-resistant glass in Billericay?
Yes. We survey and install in Billericay and across Essex, including the CM11 district and nearby Basildon.
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What happens next
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Billericay confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.