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).

BS 476: Fire tests on building materials and structures. Part 22: Methods for determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of construction; BS 857: Specification for safety glass for land transport. BS 952: Glass for glazing. Part 1: Classification; Part 2: Terminology for work on glass

Education School buildings, where large numbers of children need increased protection, for example, create special demands. Architects and specialist engineers frequently use fire-resistant glazing to solve aspects such as reliable fire compartments, swift and safe evacuation together with clear organisation and visibility in the escape routes.

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Effective from 1 st February 2023 (deferred from 1 st December 2022), the Scottish Government has introduced changes to Sections 3 (environment), 6 (energy) and 7 (sustainability) of the Building Standards Technical Handbooks for domestic and non-domestic buildings. For new dwellings, a new Section 3.28 introduces a new mandatory standard to assess and mitigate the summertime overheating risk.

27 Jul 2022. Phil Brown, European regulatory marketing manager at Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, outlines the changes to Part L of the building regulations for dwellings in England, and how meeting U-value requirements will help installers to be one step ahead in meeting future standards.

We would always recommend a thermal safety check on solar control glass and thick glass constructions including Fire resistant glass. In many cases where thermal breakage is suspected the use of the building has changed in some way. Schools have a tendency to stick posters on the glass of childrens art work. Offices can add blinds where none ...

On 24 th May 2022, the Welsh government issued new and updated Approved Documents in support of the Building Regulations for residential buildings in Wales. These changes are expected to have a significant impact on glass and glazing products in new and existing dwellings. Taking effect on 23 rd November 2022, the new Approved Document O introduces requirements to mitigate the risk of ...

Welcome to our Part L and O hub Changes to Part L of the Building Regulations in England, including the supporting Approved Documents, are expected to have a significant impact on glass and glazing products in residential and non-residential buildings.