The Pilkington range of fire rated products enables designers to keep the internal structure of the building open and provide passive fire protection for the required period, dependent on the product used.Corridors and compartments need not be gloomy artificially lit areas, with glass partitions they can be light filled spaces.

Pilkington Pyrodur™. A clear, laminated fire resistant and safety glass primarily designed to provide integrity but also offering full insulation (against all heat transfer) for a short period. Developed specifically for use in doors and screens, it provides impact safety to Class 1 and Class 2 of BS EN 12600 (depending on thickness).

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Classification Categories for specific fire protection. Fire protection regulations are comprehensive, complex and diverse. The fire protection standards of building structures called for by each particular supervisory body vary according to type and use of the building, architecture, as well as the specific installation situation.

Glassary - K Kappafloat™: is the old name for our first off-line coated, low emissivity glass. It is now called Pilkington Optitherm™. (See Product Data Sheet) Kappafloat S™: is the old name for our highest performance low emissivity glass. It is an off-line coated glass. It is now called Pilkington Optitherm™ S (See Product Data Sheet)

Technical Booklet E - Fire Safety. Technical Booklet F1 - Conservation of fuel and power in dwellings. Technical Booklet F2 - Conservation of fuel and power in buildings other than dwellings. Technical Booklet G - Resistance to the passage of sound . Technical Booklet H - Stairs, ramps, guarding and protection from impact

Stairs, Ramps & Barriers For new buildings and for buildings subject to major refurbishment, the requirements for glazing when incorporated in the designs of stairs, ramps and barriers are given in a combination of Building Regulations (with supporting Approved Documents or Technical Handbooks) and British Standards publications.

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The Scottish Government has published changes to Section 6 (Energy) of the Technical Handbooks for domestic and non-domestic buildings to take effect on 1 st February 2023 (deferred from 1 st December 2022). Changes in Section 6 on energy are intended to deliver 32% aggregate reduction in CO 2 emissions on 2015 standards for domestic buildings. A dwelling must achieve the overall Target ...

Pilkington OptiShower™. Over time, glass exposed to water, heat and humidity can corrode, reducing its natural transparency and aesthetics. Pilkington OptiShower™ is a durable, on-line coated clear float glass designed to prevent surface corrosion when exposed to water, moisture and humid environments.. Pilkington OptiShower™ can be further treated for additional functionality by shower ...