E 30 – EI 120
Fire-Resistant Glass
Integrity and insulating fire glass supplied and fitted into tested frames.
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Tyne and Wear · NE1
Insulated Fire Glass (EI) across Newcastle upon Tyne
If a building in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
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Quote for Newcastle upon Tyne
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What's involved with insulated fire glass in Newcastle upon Tyne
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.
- Internal and external-grade build-ups
- Matched glazing systems and seals
- EI 30, EI 60, EI 90 and EI 120 glass
- Insulating glass in sealed double-glazed units
Key checks for Newcastle upon Tyne projects
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.
How it works
When heated, the interlayers turn opaque and expand, forming an insulating shield. After a fire the glass will need replacing.
Which rules apply to insulated fire glass in Newcastle upon Tyne?
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.
Where we work around Newcastle upon Tyne
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in Newcastle upon Tyne, including the NE1, NE8, NE4, NE2, NE6, NE10 districts, and in nearby Gateshead, Gosforth, Felling. Newcastle upon Tyne is the largest town in our Tyne and Wear coverage.
How we work in Newcastle upon Tyne
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
Work around occupied buildings
We can phase work in Newcastle upon Tyne around residents, staff or pupils, with out-of-hours options.
Building types we cover in Newcastle upon Tyne
Insulated fire glass applies to many building types in Newcastle upon Tyne, including healthcare buildings and hotels.
Questions about insulated fire glass in Newcastle upon Tyne
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.
Do you work on occupied buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. We plan phasing, out-of-hours work and temporary protection so the building can stay in use where the fire strategy allows.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazing in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Building work in Newcastle upon Tyne follows the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B, and occupied buildings are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
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How a Newcastle upon Tyne job runs
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Survey
We visit Newcastle upon Tyne to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Written quote
You receive a written quote naming the tested system and classification.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.