Fire-rated glazed screens

Fire-rated glazed screens are glass partitions and doors tested as complete systems to resist fire for a set time — usually 30 or 60 minutes — so corridors, stairwells and escape routes can stay light and open.

£850–£1,500per m² plus VAT, supplied and fitted (guide)

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What are fire-rated glazed screens?

Ratings come in two main forms: integrity only (E), which holds back flames and smoke, and integrity with insulation (EI), which also limits the heat passing through. The glass, frame, seals, fixings and door hardware must all come from the same tested system.

Options and specification

E30, EI30, E60 and EI60 systems
Steel-look, aluminium or timber-framed options
Matching fire-rated glazed doors with closers
Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with the job

Guide price: £850–£1,500 per m² plus VAT, fitted
Minimum job: About £2,500 plus VAT
Lead time: Typically 6–8 weeks from survey
Best for: Office corridors, stairwells, lobbies, HMOs, loft conversions and schools

Where they work best

We most often fit fire-rated glazed screens in office corridors, stairwells, lobbies, HMOs, loft conversions and schools. At the survey we'll look at the light, the way the space is used and the structure around the opening, and suggest a layout that works for it.

Building Regulations and safety

Fire performance only applies when a screen is installed exactly as tested. We specify the system at survey, supply the manufacturer's test evidence and labelling, and work with your Building Control body or fire risk assessor.

How the job runs

We survey and measure, send a drawing and a fixed written price, then make your glazing to order — lead time is typically 6–8 weeks from survey. On the day, floors are protected, the frame or track is fixed, the glass is set and sealed, and the space is cleaned before handover.

Questions about fire-rated glazed screens

What's the difference between E and EI glass?

E-rated glass holds back flames and smoke. EI-rated glass also insulates, limiting the heat on the safe side — needed where people must pass close to the glass on an escape route.

Can fire glass go into an existing frame?

Rarely. Fire ratings apply to tested frame-and-glass systems, so a standard frame with fire glass in it won't carry a rating.

Do I need fire-rated glazing in a loft conversion?

Often, where glass is added to the protected stair of a house with a converted loft. Building Control will confirm what's required.