Features of Fire-Rated Glazed Doors
Fire-rated glazed doors offer a range of benefits that go beyond standard fire protection. Modern systems integrate fire-rated glass with advanced features to enhance both safety and design.
- Fire Prevention and Safety: These doors prevent the spread of flames, smoke, and heat, ensuring secure evacuation routes.
- Acoustic and Thermal Insulation: Fire-rated glazed doors also provide excellent soundproofing and thermal insulation
- Customisable Solutions: Fire rated doors can also be customised on request to also provide attack-resistance
- Increased Natural Light: Glazed fire doors allow for high transparency and increased natural light which contribute to occupant comfort
Applications of Fire-Rated Glass Doors
Vetrotech’s fire-rated glass doors provide reliable fire security across multiple sectors:
- Commercial Buildings: Ensures fire safety in office buildings, shopping malls, and corporate spaces by providing secure fire compartments without compromising aesthetics.
- Healthcare Facilities: Maintains fire protection in hospitals, medical centres, and elderly care homes by limiting the spread of fire and toxic fumes while allowing easy supervision.
- Educational Institutions: Protects schools, colleges, and universities from fire hazards by offering reliable compartmentalisation and safe evacuation routes.
- Industrial Sites: Offers fire-rated solutions for manufacturing plants, warehouses, and factories where fire hazards are a significant concern.
- Public Infrastructure: Enhances fire security in high-traffic environments like airports, railway stations, and government buildings, ensuring public safety during emergencies.
Customization
Every project is unique, and so are Vetrotech’s solutions. All our fire-resistant doors and systems can be fully customised to meet specific project requirements. We offer tailored designs to match your architectural vision and you can be assured of support from our team to assist in designing and planning your fire protection systems.
Together, let’s create solutions that are as safe as they are stunning!
Why Choose Vetrotech for Fire-Resistant Doors?
With over 40 years of expertise, Vetrotech is a trusted name in fire-resistant glazing solutions. Here’s why:
- Fire resistance classes up to E120, EW120, and EI120.
- Impact safety glazing compliant with EN 12600 standards.
- Insulating glazed units are available in double-glazed and triple-glazed options.
- UV-stable glazing to maintain durability.
- Full customisation options to suit project-specific needs.
Are Vetrotech fire-resistant doors suitable for both residential and commercial buildings?
Yes, Vetrotech's fire-resistant doors are suitable for all segments, including residential and commercial buildings.
What are the different types of glazed fire doors?
We offer a variety of glazed fire doors like automatic sliding doors, and swing doors. The doors can be further customisable for hardware, accessories and aesthetics options. We also have a solution to accommodate wider locks, ideal for use in heavy traffic areas like hospitals and public transport facilities.
Where can glazed fire doors be used?
Glazed fire doors are suitable for various environments, including offices, schools, hospitals, and residential buildings in areas that require fire compartmentation like lift lobbies, staircase lobbies, exit pathways, and areas of separation.
What is the fire-resistance rating of Vetrotech's glazed fire doors?
Our glazed fire doors achieve ratings up to E120, EW120, and EI30, ensuring optimal safety.
What types of glass are used in Vetrotech's glazed fire doors?
We utilize advanced fire protection glazing specifically designed for durability and safety. The CONTRAFLAM, CONTRAFLAM Lite and VETROFLAM family of products are typically used in fire door applications.
Can Vetrotech's glazed fire proof doors be customized to meet specific project requirements?
Yes, Vetrotech offers fully customisable fire-rated glazed doors tailored to meet the unique requirements of specific projects through the VDS range of system solutions.
What are the maximum sizes for Vetrotech's glazed fire doors?
We offer a range of sizes, customisable to fit your specific project needs. Please contact us with your requirement!
How do Vetrotech's glazed fire doors meet acoustic requirements?
Our glazed fire doors are customizable to achieve required sound insulation ratings with use of special lamination on our fire rated glass.
How are Vetrotech's glazed fire doors installed?
Installation is carried out by trained professionals under the Vetrotech Certified Installer Program, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
How to check if glass is fire rated?
Fire-rated glass comes with certification markings indicating its fire resistance classification. These markings confirm compliance with industry standards.
How thick is the glass in a fire-rated door?
The thickness of the fire-rated glass in a door varies, typically ranging from 6 mm to 35 mm, depending on the level of protection required and area of application.
