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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