E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Dorset · BH23
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) for Christchurch buildings
Our insulated fire glass service covers Christchurch and neighbouring areas such as Bournemouth and New Milton, with every job built around a tested system.
EI 30 – EI 120BH23England
Quote for Christchurch
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our insulated fire glass service includes in Christchurch
Insulated fire glass, classified EI, is glazing that maintains integrity and keeps the temperature rise on the non-fire side within set limits for the rated time. It is usually made of several glass panes bonded with interlayers that foam into an insulating barrier when heated, or with a clear gel that absorbs heat.
- Matched glazing systems and seals
- Impact-classified insulating glass
- Internal and external-grade build-ups
- Insulating glass in sealed double-glazed units
What you can expect in Christchurch
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Christchurch identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
England rules applied
Designs follow the building and fire safety rules that apply in England, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Christchurch building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
What to check before ordering insulated fire glass in Christchurch
The temperature rule
EI testing limits the average temperature rise on the unexposed face to 140°C and any single point to 180°C, which is why people can pass it.
Optical quality
Modern EI glass is clear in normal use, with high light transmission at lower ratings.
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.
Christchurch coverage and nearby towns
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Christchurch, including the BH23, BH6, BH7, BH8, BH5 districts, and in nearby Bournemouth, New Milton, Poole. Christchurch is about 7 km from Bournemouth, the largest town in our Dorset coverage.
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.
Sectors we cover in Christchurch
We can survey and quote for retail and leisure units, hotels and other building types in Christchurch.
Questions about insulated fire glass in Christchurch
What does EI 60 mean?
The glazing system kept fire on one side (integrity) and limited the temperature rise on the other side (insulation) for at least 60 minutes in a standard fire test.
Is EI glass clear?
Yes, in normal conditions. It turns opaque only when heated in a fire.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Christchurch?
Building work in Christchurch 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 insulated fire glass in Christchurch?
Yes. We survey and install in Christchurch and across Dorset, including the BH23 district and nearby Bournemouth.
Related
Related services in Christchurch
E · EW
Integrity Fire Glass (E & EW)
E and EW glass where flames and hot gases must be stopped.
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E 30 – EI 60
Stair, Lobby & Corridor Glazing
Glazed screens and doors on protected stairs, lobbies and corridors.
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E 30 – EI 60
Frameless Fire-Rated Glazing
Butt-jointed fire glass walls with minimal frames.
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From enquiry to handover in Christchurch
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Survey
We visit Christchurch 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.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.