E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Hampshire · SO45
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) in Hythe
For Hythe buildings, we supply, replace and check insulated fire glass wherever the fire strategy depends on it, working to the tested system rather than the glass alone.
EI 30 – EI 120SO45England
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) in Hythe: 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.
- Handling and installation of heavy panes
- Matched glazing systems and seals
- Insulating glass in sealed double-glazed units
- EI 30, EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 glass
What you can expect in Hythe
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Hythe around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Hythe building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Before you order insulated fire glass: what matters
Exterior positions
Some EI products are internal only. External use needs a product and edge seal approved for UV and weather.
Storage on site
Insulating fire glass should be stored dry, upright and away from direct sun before fitting.
Optical quality
Modern EI glass is clear in normal use, with high light transmission at lower ratings.
Hythe coverage and nearby towns
Coverage around Hythe includes the SO45, SO19 districts and nearby Southampton, Totton, Eastleigh. Southampton, around 5 km from Hythe, is the largest town in the same coverage area.
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 Hythe
Sector guides below cover hotels, blocks of flats and other buildings in Hythe.
Insulated Fire Glass (EI): Hythe questions
Can EI glass be used outside?
Only products approved for external use, usually in a sealed unit with UV protection.
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 Hythe?
Building work in Hythe 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 Hythe?
Yes. We survey and install in Hythe and across Hampshire, including the SO45 district and nearby Southampton.
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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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How a Hythe job runs
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Hythe and check what the existing frames can accept.
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.