E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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East Sussex · BN3
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) in Hove, East Sussex
If a building in Hove needs insulated fire glass, the starting point is the rating its fire strategy requires. We confirm that, survey the openings and quote a tested system to suit.
EI 30 – EI 120BN3England
Quote for Hove
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) in Hove: what's included
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.
- Internal and external-grade build-ups
- EI 30, EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 glass
- Matched glazing systems and seals
- Insulating glass in sealed double-glazed units
Where we work around Hove
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Hove, including the BN3, BN88, BN50, BN41, BN1 districts, and in nearby Brighton, Portslade, Burgess Hill. Hove lies roughly 2 km from Brighton, within our East Sussex coverage.
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Before you order insulated fire glass: what matters
How it works
When heated, the interlayers turn opaque and expand, forming an insulating shield. After a fire the glass will need replacing.
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.
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.
England regulations that shape the job
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.
What you can expect in Hove
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Hove 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 Hove building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Building types we cover in Hove
Insulated fire glass applies to many building types in Hove, including schools and colleges and care homes.
FAQs for Hove
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.
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.
Can you price insulated fire glass in Hove from photos?
We can give a guide range from photos and sizes, including a clear photo of any marks on the glass. A fixed price follows a survey.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Hove?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
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From enquiry to handover in Hove
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Survey
We visit Hove 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.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.