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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Gwent · NP23
Fire-Resistant Glass for Ebbw Vale buildings
When a fire strategy, inspection report or building control comment in Ebbw Vale calls for glazing tested to resist fire, our fire-resistant glass service covers survey, supply and installation.
E 30 – EI 120NP23Wales
Quote for Ebbw Vale
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our fire-resistant glass service includes in Ebbw Vale
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.
- Insulating (EI) intumescent-interlayer and gel-filled glass
- Integrity with radiation control (EW) laminated glass
- Glazing beads and fixings to the frame manufacturer's details
- Impact-classified build-ups for critical locations
Key checks for Ebbw Vale projects
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.
Impact safety still applies
Glass in doors, side panels and low-level positions has to meet impact safety rules as well as the fire rating. Most modern fire glass carries an impact classification; old wired glass usually does not.
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.
Areas we cover around Ebbw Vale
Whether the building is in central Ebbw Vale or the wider NP23, NP22 districts, we can survey and quote. We also cover Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypool, Aberdare. Ebbw Vale lies roughly 26 km from Newport, within our Gwent coverage.
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How we work in Ebbw Vale
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Ebbw Vale identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Ebbw Vale around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Ebbw Vale building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Fire glazing rules in Wales
Wales Which rules apply?
Building regulations are devolved in Wales, so fire safety design follows the Welsh Ministers' version of Approved Document B rather than the English one, alongside impact safety guidance for glazing.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, so the responsible person must maintain fire-resisting glazing as part of the premises' fire safety measures. The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed this extends to the structure, external walls and flat entrance doors of multi-occupied residential buildings.
Wales is introducing its own building safety regime for occupied residential buildings, so check current Welsh requirements before planning major works to blocks of flats.
Sectors we cover in Ebbw Vale
Sector guides below cover schools and colleges, hotels and other buildings in Ebbw Vale.
FAQs for Ebbw Vale
What is the difference between E, EW and EI fire glass?
E is integrity only: it stops flames and hot gases passing for the rated time. EW adds a limit on radiated heat through the glass. EI adds insulation, keeping the unexposed face below set temperature rises so people can pass it safely. The number after the letters is the time in minutes.
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.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Ebbw Vale?
Ebbw Vale is in Wales, where the Welsh Approved Document B applies to building work and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers occupied premises.
How quickly can you survey in Ebbw Vale?
Survey timing in Ebbw Vale 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.
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E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
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How a Ebbw Vale job runs
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Site visit
A survey in Ebbw Vale confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.