E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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North Yorkshire · YO11
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) across Scarborough
We provide insulated fire glass in Scarborough and across North Yorkshire, working from the classification your building needs and handing over the evidence that proves what was fitted.
EI 30 – EI 120YO11England
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Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) in Scarborough: what's included
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.
- Insulating glass in sealed double-glazed units
- Matched glazing systems and seals
- Impact-classified insulating glass
- EI 30, EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 glass
What every Scarborough quote includes
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Scarborough building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Scarborough around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Key checks for Scarborough projects
Optical quality
Modern EI glass is clear in normal use, with high light transmission at lower ratings.
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.
How it works
When heated, the interlayers turn opaque and expand, forming an insulating shield. After a fire the glass will need replacing.
Areas we cover around Scarborough
Our North Yorkshire coverage takes in Scarborough (YO11) and the neighbouring towns of Bridlington, Beverley, Redcar. Scarborough lies roughly 57 km from York, within our North Yorkshire coverage.
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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.
In higher-risk buildings, broadly 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes, the Building Safety Regulator is the building control authority. England is also phasing out BS 476 references from Approved Document B, with the remaining fire-resistance references due to go in September 2029.
Building types we cover in Scarborough
Sector guides below cover public buildings, retail and leisure units and other buildings in Scarborough.
Questions about insulated fire glass in Scarborough
Does EI glass need replacing after a fire?
Yes. Once the interlayers have reacted, the glass has done its job and must be replaced.
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.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Scarborough?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Can you price insulated fire glass in Scarborough 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.
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How a Scarborough job runs
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Site visit
A survey in Scarborough confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
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.