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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Oxfordshire · OX1
Fire-Resistant Glass for Oxford buildings
Looking for fire-resistant glass in Oxford? We survey, supply and install tested fire-rated glazing for schools and colleges, hotels and other buildings in and around Oxford, including the OX1 postcode district.
E 30 – EI 120OX1England
Quote for Oxford
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire-resistant glass in Oxford
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.
- Intumescent glazing seals, tapes and gaskets to the tested specification
- Insulating (EI) intumescent-interlayer and gel-filled glass
- Glazing beads and fixings to the frame manufacturer's details
- Integrity with radiation control (EW) laminated glass
Where we work around Oxford
We cover Oxford and the surrounding postcode districts, including OX1, OX2, OX4, OX3. Nearby towns we also serve include Abingdon, Didcot, Witney. Oxford is the main town we cover in Oxfordshire.
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Key checks for Oxford projects
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.
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.
Which rules apply to fire-resistant glass in Oxford?
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.
How we work in Oxford
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Oxford around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Oxford building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Sectors we cover in Oxford
We can survey and quote for schools and colleges, hotels and other building types in Oxford.
Questions about fire-resistant glass in Oxford
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.
Do you supply fire glass only?
Our service is supply and installation, because the rating depends on how the glass is fitted. For trade buyers we can quote supply of cut-to-size panes with the matching glazing materials on request.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Oxford?
Building work in Oxford follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Do you carry out fire-resistant glass in Oxford?
Yes. We survey and install in Oxford and across Oxfordshire, including the OX1 district and nearby Abingdon.
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How a Oxford job runs
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in Oxford 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.