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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Kent · CT11
Fire-Resistant Glass — Ramsgate and CT11
We provide fire-resistant glass in Ramsgate and across Kent, working from the classification your building needs and handing over the evidence that proves what was fitted.
E 30 – EI 120CT11England
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What our fire-resistant glass service includes in Ramsgate
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.
- Glazing beads and fixings to the frame manufacturer's details
- Integrity with radiation control (EW) laminated glass
- Intumescent glazing seals, tapes and gaskets to the tested specification
- Insulating (EI) intumescent-interlayer and gel-filled glass
Before you order fire-resistant glass: what matters
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.
Can any fire glass go in any fire-rated frame?
No. A frame is only rated with the glass types and pane sizes it was tested or assessed with. We check the frame's evidence before quoting, and if the existing frame is unknown we say so and price the options.
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.
Areas we cover around Ramsgate
Coverage around Ramsgate includes the CT11, CT10 districts and nearby Broadstairs, Margate, Deal. Ramsgate lies roughly 63 km from Maidstone, within our Kent coverage.
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How we work in Ramsgate
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Ramsgate building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Ramsgate identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Which rules apply to fire-resistant glass in Ramsgate?
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.
Ramsgate building types
Sector guides below cover schools and colleges, industrial units and other buildings in Ramsgate.
Questions about fire-resistant glass in Ramsgate
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.
Do you carry out fire-resistant glass in Ramsgate?
Yes. We survey and install in Ramsgate and across Kent, including the CT11 district and nearby Broadstairs.
How quickly can you survey in Ramsgate?
Survey timing in Ramsgate 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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From enquiry to handover in Ramsgate
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Survey
We visit Ramsgate 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.