At their most basic level, fire-rated glazing divides buildings into compartments to help slow or stop the spread of fire. They are not just a means of providing fire safety—they are also a contributor to interior aesthetics. Unlike concrete, corrugated steel or other opaque fire-rated materials, fi

There are a number of different systems available for providing a fire rating while also maintaining light passage and a clear view. Fire rated rooms and stairwells do not necessarily need to be solid walled and dark – architects can specify glazing systems or glass opening protectives to keep a spa

By the Ministry of public security, state quality inspection administration, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce jointly launched special rectification action of fire protection products is evolving rapidly, found many questions around the inspection. In the meantime, fireproof glass

When it comes to safety glass, there are generally two options that architects and designers of today will tend specify: toughened glass and laminated glass.Of course, wired glass is also classed as a safety glass due to its enhanced fire rating, but this glass product has become less prevalent

The invention of fire-rated glass is one of the most critical developments in the design and construction community. Depending on the type of glass, fire-rated glazing may block smoke, flames, and heat, which means architects can incorporate larger expanses of glass into stairwells, between offices