E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Oxfordshire · OX1
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) for Oxford buildings
If a building in Oxford 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 120OX1England
Quote for Oxford
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with insulated fire glass in Oxford
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
- Internal and external-grade build-ups
- Impact-classified insulating glass
- Insulating glass in sealed double-glazed units
Oxford coverage and nearby towns
Our Oxfordshire coverage takes in Oxford (OX1, OX2, OX4, OX3) and the neighbouring towns of Abingdon, Didcot, Witney. Oxford is the largest town in our Oxfordshire coverage.
What to check before ordering insulated fire glass in Oxford
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.
Storage on site
Insulating fire glass should be stored dry, upright and away from direct sun before fitting.
Which rules apply to insulated fire glass in Oxford?
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 Oxford
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 Oxford around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Oxford identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Oxford building types
Insulated fire glass applies to many building types in Oxford, including student accommodation and public buildings.
Insulated Fire Glass (EI): Oxford questions
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.
Is EI glass clear?
Yes, in normal conditions. It turns opaque only when heated in a fire.
Do you carry out insulated fire glass in Oxford?
Yes. We survey and install in Oxford and across Oxfordshire, including the OX1 district and nearby Abingdon.
How quickly can you survey in Oxford?
Survey timing in Oxford depends on access, the size of the building and how urgent the defect is. Tell us your deadline when you enquire and we will confirm a date before you commit.
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How a Oxford job runs
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Oxford 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.