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Classifications of fire safety glass

Our cuttable and toughened products cover endless specification possibilities, and can be tailored to meet the demands of even the most ambitious projects. Our EI Classified products can even deliver effective protection against fire for up to 180 minutes!

Tried, tested, trusted – We can supply reliable and affordable fire safety glass in all three standardised European fire protection classifications: E – IntegrityEW – Radiation Control, and EI – Insulation, helping you to find the right solution for your building and installation needs.

E – Integrity

This classification effectively demonstrates the ability to prevent the passage of flames or hot gases through the glass when exposed to fire on one side, and to prevent the occurrence of flames on the unexposed side.

E – Integrity offers effective and economical protection from flames and smoke, but does not prevent the transmission of heat in the event of a fire.

E Classification

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Pyroguard Firesafe

A range of modified toughened fire safety glass which provides integrity only protection against the passage of flames, smoke and toxic gases for 30 minutes (E Classification) and in the case of the coated range, also radiation protection (EW Classification for up to 60 mins). This lightweight monolithic solution provides exceptional impact resistance combined with high visual quality, is UV stable and available on short lead times.

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Pyroguard Pyrostem

Entry-level cuttable, wired fire safety glass which provides integrity only protection against the passage of flames, smoke and toxic gases for 30 and 60 minutes (E Classification). Used in like-for-like refurbishment projects demanding an economical glass with the appearance and performance of Georgian polished wired.

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EW – Integrity & Radiation

Fire safety glass in the EW category: Radiation Control maintains all the integrity performance of E Classification (resistance to flames and smoke) when exposed to fire on one side, but also provides some heat resistance, keeping the amount of radiant heat transfer to below 15 kW/m2 on the unexposed side.

Pyroguard Rapide and Pyroguard Firesafe products are UV stable and can be used for both interior and exterior applications.

EW Classification

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Pyroguard Firesafe

A range of modified toughened fire safety glass which provides integrity only protection against the passage of flames, smoke and toxic gases for 30 minutes (E Classification) and in the case of the coated range, also radiation protection (EW Classification for up to 60 mins). This lightweight monolithic solution provides exceptional impact resistance combined with high visual quality, is UV stable and available on short lead times.

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Pyroguard Rapide

A range of cuttable fire safety glass which provides integrity and radiant heat reduction for 30 and 60 minutes (EW Classification). A market leader for ease of processing and installation, much of the range can be cut by hand with no additional preparation. A trusted solution in the market for over 20 years, this range offers short lead times and exceptional visual quality.

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EI – Integrity & Insulation

Fire safety glass with EI Classification – Insulation offers the highest level of protection from flames, smoke and heat. This classification of fire safety glass performs to the standard of E when exposed to fire on one side, and also restricts temperature rise on the unexposed face to below the required standard.

Pyroguard supplies a cuttable range with this Classification – Pyroguard Rapide Plus and also toughened products Pyroguard Protect and Pyroguard Infinity for butt jointed partition applications.

EI Classification

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Pyroguard Protect

A range of toughened fire safety glass which provides integrity and heat insulation for 30 to 180 minutes (EI Classfication). The solutions provide 1B1 impact classification offering high performing acoustic properties and UV stability.

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Pyroguard Rapide Plus

A range of cuttable fire safety glass which provides integrity and heat insulation for 30 and 60 minutes (EI Classification). This stockable product provides application flexibility into timber, steel and aluminium framing systems and 1B1 impact performance at short lead times.

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A range of fire safety glass certified for butt joint applications, providing integrity and heat insulation for 30 and 60 minutes (EI Classification). No vertical frame profiles required, providing visually appealing seamless partitions between rooms and corridors.

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DH – Smoke Control

Maintains a smoke and fume-free escape route for up to an hour.

DH Classification

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A glass smoke control solution which can direct smoke and keep toxic fumes at bay long enough to allow members of the public to exit the building safely, minimising the risk of smoke inhalation, injury and death. Smokeguard provides significant cost reductions versus mechanical smoke curtains through lower initial investment costs, zero ongoing maintenance and no maximum lifespan.

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Extra protection with Pyroguard fire safety glass

Whether designing a commercial, public or residential building, compliance with the minimum standards of fire safety laid out in the UK Building Regulations is a must. Choosing the right specification of fire safety glass can help to ensure you not only meet, but exceed these minimum levels of protection for both people and property.

The UK Building Regulations set out requirements for both integrity (E) and insulation (EI). Pyroguard’s range of market-leading fire safety glass goes above and beyond these minimum requirements, offering an additional layer of protection with radiation control (EW).

Our fire safety glass can prevent flames, radiant heat and fumes from penetrating a building’s protected spaces for up to 180 minutes, aiding safe escape and helping to minimise damage to property.

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Need more information

For more information on standardised European fire safety classifications, download Approved Document B.

We also offer a series of CPD seminars to provide understanding of fire safety glass specification, classifications, and applications.

To receive assistance from a member of our team, please contact us.

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