Scotland · 16 postcode districts
Fife insulated fire glass
Insulated fire glass across Fife covers 16 postcode districts in the KY, DD postcode areas. Every job is built around a tested system.
EI 30 – EI 120ScotlandKYDD
Quote for Fife
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What our insulated fire glass service includes in Fife
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.
- EI 30, EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 glass
- Impact-classified insulating glass
- Insulating glass in sealed double-glazed units
Choose a town in Fife
We cover insulated fire glass in Dunfermline and across Fife, including Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes.
What to check before ordering in Fife
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.
Exterior positions
Some EI products are internal only. External use needs a product and edge seal approved for UV and weather.
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.
Which rules apply in Scotland?
Scotland Which rules apply?
In Scotland, building work needs a building warrant under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, with fire guidance in Section 2 of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks rather than Approved Documents.
For relevant premises, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 place duties on the duty holder to maintain fire safety measures, which include fire-resisting glazing.
Scottish guidance has its own approach to escape routes and compartmentation, so glazing designs are checked against the Technical Handbooks and the warrant drawings.
Questions from Fife 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.
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.
Does EI glass need replacing after a fire?
Yes. Once the interlayers have reacted, the glass has done its job and must be replaced.
Do you cover all of Fife?
Yes. We take enquiries from across Fife, including Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, and arrange surveys to suit your programme.
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Process
From enquiry to handover in Fife
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Fife and check what the existing frames can accept.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.