Northern Ireland · 13 postcode districts
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) for County Down buildings
We take insulated fire glass enquiries from across County Down, with surveys arranged in Bangor, Newtownards, Newry and the surrounding towns.
EI 30 – EI 120Northern IrelandBT
Quote for County Down
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our insulated fire glass service includes in County Down
EI glass is the choice where people need to pass close to the glass during a fire, where combustible materials sit near it, or where building guidance would otherwise restrict glazing. We supply and fit EI 30 to EI 120 glass in tested frames, internally and externally.
- Insulating glass in sealed double-glazed units
- EI 30, EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 glass
- Handling and installation of heavy panes
Key checks for County Down projects
Optical quality
Modern EI glass is clear in normal use, with high light transmission at lower ratings.
Storage on site
Insulating fire glass should be stored dry, upright and away from direct sun before fitting.
Thickness and weight
Each step up in rating adds layers, so EI 120 is far thicker and heavier than EI 30. The frame has to be designed for it.
Towns we cover in County Down
Across County Down we can survey in Bangor, Newtownards, Newry and every district in the BT postcode areas.
Regulations for County Down projects
Northern Ireland Which rules apply?
In Northern Ireland, building work follows the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, with fire safety guidance in Technical Booklet E, approved by the district council's building control.
Once in use, the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 require the appropriate person to maintain fire safety measures, including fire-resisting glazing.
Technical Booklet E sets its own provisions for glazing on escape routes, so designs are checked against the Northern Ireland guidance rather than English documents.
Questions from County Down clients
Why is insulated fire glass so much more expensive?
It is a multi-layer product with specialist interlayers, and the frame and installation must suit its weight.
Does EI glass need replacing after a fire?
Yes. Once the interlayers have reacted, the glass has done its job and must be replaced.
Can EI glass be used outside?
Only products approved for external use, usually in a sealed unit with UV protection.
Can you survey anywhere in County Down?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in County Down, including Bangor and Newtownards, Newry.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in County Down
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Survey
We visit County Down to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.