- Postcode area
- CB
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- Region
- East of England
- Population (approx.)
- 146,000
- From our Birmingham office
- 90 miles
- Typical lead time
- 4–6 weeks
Planning fire rated glass partitions in Cambridge: local points
Cambridge has a broad mix of workplaces — town-centre offices, business parks, healthcare sites and light industrial units — and each needs a slightly different approach to fixing, acoustics and access.
Business parks around Cambridge usually offer open floorplates with suspended ceilings, which suit glazed meeting rooms and full-height partitions once the ceiling void and services have been checked.
What do fire rated glass partitions cost in Cambridge?
Insulated EI glass costs considerably more than integrity-only E glass, and the duration, frame system and fire-rated door sets account for most of the remaining range. Typical lead time: 4–6 weeks. Guide prices, supply and install — fixed after a free survey.
Why use us for fire rated glass partitions in Cambridge?
Covering all of Cambridgeshire
Survey and installation teams cover Cambridge and the wider Cambridgeshire area, including Newmarket and Ely.
Matched door sets
Fire-rated glazed doors are supplied as complete tested door sets with compatible hardware, avoiding the common fault of mixing uncertified components.
Landlord-ready paperwork
Drawings, method statements and risk assessments are supplied for your landlord or managing agent's approval.
Light through fire lines
Corridors, stair lobbies and compartment walls can stay bright and open while still meeting the fire strategy, instead of becoming dark solid-walled routes.
Typical fire rated glass partitions projects we see in Cambridge include escape corridors, stair and lift lobbies and protected reception areas. We provide the manufacturer's test evidence and classification for the installed system, so Building Control, insurers and landlords can verify what is in the wall.
What specification is typical?
| Door test standard | Fire door sets tested to BS EN 1634-1 (older systems to BS 476-22) |
|---|---|
| Glass | Fire-resistant toughened or laminated (E); multi-layer intumescent insulating glass (EI) |
| Doors | Matching fire-rated glazed door sets with tested hinges, closers, locks and smoke seals |
Covering Cambridge and nearby
Cambridge sits about 90 miles from our Birmingham base. Surveys are booked at a time that suits you, including early mornings, and the same project contact stays with you through to installation.
In England, partition works that affect fire safety or means of escape fall under the Building Regulations, so we flag anything that may need Building Control at survey stage.
What happens next?
Measure and assess
We take accurate measurements on site in Cambridge, check the ceiling void and floor, and agree what the new layout must achieve.
Specification sign-off
Drawings, system choice, glass and door details are confirmed in writing alongside a fixed quote.
Manufacture and planning
Glass and components are made to the surveyed sizes while we plan access, deliveries and any out-of-hours working.
Fit, check and hand over
Installation is completed, doors and seals are adjusted, the area is cleaned and the job is signed off with you.
Questions about fire rated glass partitions in Cambridge
How soon can you start on a Cambridge project?
Typical lead time for fire rated glass partitions is 4–6 weeks from signed-off drawings, mostly because materials are made to measure. Installation itself is usually a matter of days for a typical office, and we can phase work around a Cambridge office that stays open.
Can you work out of hours at our Cambridge office?
Yes. Evening and weekend installation can be arranged in Cambridge so the office keeps running. Out-of-hours working usually adds a percentage to the labour cost, which is shown clearly on the quote.
What is the difference between E and EI fire rated glass?
E rated glass provides integrity only: it stops flames and hot gases passing through for the stated time but transmits heat. EI rated glass also provides insulation, limiting the temperature on the protected side, so people can pass close to it safely. EI is required in many escape routes and costs considerably more.
Is the glass alone enough to make a partition fire rated?
No. Fire performance applies only to the complete tested system, meaning the glass, frame, seals, fixings and door hardware installed as tested. Fitting fire-rated glass into a standard frame does not create a fire-rated wall. We supply complete tested systems and hand over the manufacturer's test evidence and classification.
Tell us about your Cambridge office and we will arrange a free survey and a fixed, written quote for your fire rated glass partitions.