Fire-Rated and Fire-Protective Glass Installation
Stairwells, corridors and exit paths often need glass that can contain fire and smoke for a specific duration. CBE Glass installs fire-protective and fire-resistive glazing and framing in schools, hospitals, offices and multifamily buildings, coordinated with your architect and fire marshal requirements.
Fire-rated glazing we install
- 20, 45, 60 and 90-minute fire-protective glass
- Fire-resistive glass with radiant heat protection
- Fire-rated door vision lites and sidelites
- Fire-rated framing systems and borrowed lites
- Clear ceramic and specialty fire-rated products
- Replacement of damaged fire-rated lites with labeled glass
The right product for each rating
Fire-protective glass limits flame and smoke, while fire-resistive glass also blocks radiant heat and is often required in exit corridors and stairwells. We review the life-safety drawings and supply labeled glass and frames that match the required rating.
Labeled and documented
Every fire-rated lite must carry a permanent label that inspectors can verify. We install only listed assemblies, keep labels visible and provide documentation for inspections and building records.
Institutional and public building projects
Other services
Curtain Wall Systems
Stick-built and unitized curtain wall, window wall and clerestory glass for office buildings, campuses, clinics and big-box retail.
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Glass Railings & Handrails
All-glass stair and balcony railings, rooftop guards and handrails installed with hardware that meets code.
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Glass Partitions & Office Glass
Demountable and frameless office partitions, glass storefronts for suites, meeting rooms and interior glass doors.
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Skylights & Overhead Glazing
Pyramid, ridge and polygon skylights, overhead roof glazing and repair of leaking skylight systems.
Learn moreOur crews work throughout Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Questions about fire-rated glass
Need a specific answer? Call our estimating team at (202) 492-0676.
What is the difference between fire-protective and fire-resistive glass?
Fire-protective glass stops flames and smoke; fire-resistive glass also blocks radiant heat and is required in more locations.
Can I replace a broken fire-rated lite with regular glass?
No. It must be replaced with glass carrying the same or higher listed rating.
Do you supply fire-rated frames?
Yes. Rated glass must be installed in a frame listed for the same rating, which we supply and install.
Tell us about your glass project
New storefront, curtain wall, railings, office glass or an emergency repair: send us the details and receive a clear, itemized estimate quickly. We cover Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia every day of the year.