Fire Safety & Security
GLASS SERVICES LTD – THE SPECIALISTS
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WITH FIRE SAFETY VERY MUCH IN the forefront of our minds at present, Kentbased specialists, Glass Services Ltd reminds us that fire-resistant glass is used to stop the spread of fire throughout the building in the event of fire through doors and glazed screens.
The Architect, Specifier, or Building Control, will specify the type of fire resistant glazing required in the part of the building needing protection.
The fire resistant glass will require a frame and glazing materials to enable the whole assembly to comply with the relevant regulations.
Glass Services Ltd can supply fire glass from stock and is a licence-holder and fabrication partner for fire-resistant glass products, Pilkington Pyrostop and Pyrodur.
Glass Services Ltd include a helpful Fire Rated Glass Enquiry Form on its website( www. glassservices. co. uk / fire) to advise them of your specification and enable them to recommend a suitable glass to meet your requirements.
STANDARDS FOR FIRE RESISTANT GLAZING
The British Standards that refer to fire resistant glazing are BS476 Part 20 and Part 22.
Pilkington Certifire Certificate of Approval CF378- Technical Schedule TS25
The European Standards are: EN13501- 2, EN 1363, EN1364 and EN1365. The European definitions referring to fire resistant glass are:
INTEGRITY
Integrity is the ability of the glass to remain in the frame when subjected flame for the period of time for the integrity specified.
INSULATION Insulation is an additional function to Integrity. All fire resistant glass has integrity; however, not all has insulation. Insulating glasses will limit the rise in temperature on the non-fire side to an average of no more than 140 degrees Centigrade and in any one position by no more than 180 degrees Centigrade.
RADIATION
The reduction of the surface, on the non-fire side to reduce the probability of radiated heat, to other materials from that surface.
CLASSIFICATION E = Integrity- No Radiation Control EW = Integrity plus Radiation Control EI = Integrity plus Insulation
Glass Services Ltd, Wotton Road, Kingsnorth Industrial Estate, Ashford, Kent TN23 6LN
Telephone: 01233 632245 Fax: 01233 632248 E-Mail: sales @ glassservices. co. uk
GLASS SERVICES LTD est 1995
Suppliers & distributors to the South-East
FIRE GLASS PROCESSORS Pilkington partner for Pyrodur and Pyostop products.
Specialsing in shape and fire rated IGU’ s.
LAMINATORS Bespoke Bridgestone EVA laminates for floors and barriers up to 2000 x 3210mm.
MERCHANTS Huge range of stock see our website or call glazing materials and sundry supply
INSULATED UNIT MANUFACTURERS High performace IGU’ s including thermal, solar and fire control, Thinlite IGU’ s for heriatge glazing. Oversized IGU’ s for roof and commercial glazing.
PROCESSORS Polishing, Bevelling, Mitreing, CNC Profiling, Water-jet Cutting, Sandblasting( including bespoke designs).
TOUGHENERS Up to 2060 x 4250mm.
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The Glass Works, Kingsnorth Ind Est, Ashford, Kent, TN23 6LN
T: 01233 632 245 F: 01233 632 248 E: sales @ glassservices. co. uk
www. glassservices. co. uk
Tel: 01226 321450
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