EI 30 – EI 120
Insulated Fire Glass (EI)
EI 30 to EI 120 glass that blocks heat as well as flames.
Learn more →
West Midlands · B91
Fire-Resistant Glass in Solihull
If a building in Solihull needs fire-resistant glass, the starting point is the rating its fire strategy requires. We confirm that, survey the openings and quote a tested system to suit.
E 30 – EI 120B91England
Quote for Solihull
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Fire-Resistant Glass in Solihull: what's included
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
- Integrity (E) glass: modified toughened, glass-ceramic and polished wired types
- Glazing beads and fixings to the frame manufacturer's details
Key checks for Solihull projects
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.
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.
Areas we cover around Solihull
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Solihull, including the B91, B90, B92, B27, B28, B93 districts, and in nearby Shirley, Acocks Green, Birmingham. Birmingham, around 11 km from Solihull, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
Fire glass in ShirleyFire glass in Acocks GreenFire glass in BirminghamFire glass in AstonFire glass in Kenilworth
What you can expect in Solihull
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Solihull budgets are not open-ended.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Solihull identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Fire glazing rules in England
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.
Building types we cover in Solihull
Sector guides below cover public buildings, healthcare buildings and other buildings in Solihull.
Questions about fire-resistant glass in Solihull
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 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 Solihull?
Yes. We survey and install in Solihull and across West Midlands, including the B91 district and nearby Shirley.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Solihull?
Building work in Solihull follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Related
Related services in Solihull
E · EW
Integrity Fire Glass (E & EW)
E and EW glass where flames and hot gases must be stopped.
Learn more →
like-for-like
Broken Fire Glass Replacement
Cracked or broken fire glass replaced to the original specification.
Learn more →
E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Rated Glazed Screens
Internal glazed screens that keep compartments and corridors protected.
Learn more →Process
From enquiry to handover in Solihull
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Site visit
A survey in Solihull confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.