Fire-resistant glass is rated according to its ability to resist a fire. In the U.S., glass with a rating of 45 minutes or more must undergo a special test called the hose stream test. This test uses a fire hose with a high-pressure nozzle to douse hot glass with water. The water pressure used must

To meet the stringent safety standards in buildings, Fire Resistant Glass must pass a series of tests. These tests, conducted by independent laboratories, are meant to determine the resistance of glass to flames in the event of a fire. The ratings are given in time increments, which represent the le