With our experience in using glass as a fire and smoke barrier, we can assist you in planning awe-inspiring structures that seamlessly integrate safety measures. Whether it’s a new construction project or the refurbishment of an existing building, fire safety remains paramount.
Incorporating fire and smoke glass solutions not only enhances building safety but also elevates the architectural landscape, creating structures that inspire while prioritising the well-being of occupants.
Our Approach
The collaboration between fire strategy engineers, district surveyors, and our team ensures that the glass used in your design meets the required ratings outlined in BS/EN9999 parts 1 and 2. From initial planning to final execution, we help refine your plans and manage costs without sacrificing safety.
Our fire door and screen solutions, range from E30 to EI120 ratings, please find out more about our OAG Fire products here. This includes fire-rated curtain walling with increased line load protection, ideal for larger applications where both aesthetics and safety are paramount.
Specialising in tailored solutions for fire and smoke protection, we ensure stringent safety requirements are met without compromising design aspirations. While standardised options exist, our commitment to innovation ensures each project receives a unique solution. Collaborating closely with our in-house engineering team, we develop robust systems that integrate seamlessly with the architectural vision. Our expertise extends to modular systems, employing fire-resistant materials like glass and aluminium to enhance building safety.
Design Flexibility
The versatility of fire and smoke glass solutions empowers architects to explore creative possibilities while adhering to strict safety regulations. From sleek, modern structures to traditional designs, the flexibility offered by fire-resistant materials allows architects to realise visionary concepts without compromising safety standards. These solutions play a pivotal role in contemporary developments, ensuring both aesthetic appeal and fire protection.
Fire and Smoke Types
Our fire and smoke glass solutions offer robust protections against fire and smoke, ensuring occupant safety without compromising aesthetic appeal. These specially designed panels resist the spread of fire and smoke, making them ideal for various applications where safety and visual impact are both priorities. Here are the types of fire solutions we deliver:
Doors and Screens
Fire-resistant glass doors and screens balance safety with style, acting as crucial barriers during a fire. They prevent the spread of flames and smoke while allowing natural light to flow, suitable for both residential and commercial settings.
Atrium
In atriums, fire and smoke glass solutions allow for expansive, transparent spaces that meet safety standards without sacrificing light and openness. These panels provide fire protection while maintaining the airy, open environments typical of modern atrium designs.
Facades
Fire and smoke glass facades enhance a building’s exterior with a sleek, contemporary look while providing essential fire protection. They are engineered to withstand high temperatures, offering both reliable performance and modern aesthetics.
Smoke Control
Smoke control glass solutions help manage and contain smoke, keeping routes clear during emergencies. By integrating these panels, you can ensure safe evacuation and maintain visibility in critical areas like stairwells and corridors.
Glass Lobby Doors
Glass lobby doors combine aesthetic appeal with safety, offering an inviting entrance without compromising protection. Fire and smoke-resistant, these doors withstand high temperatures and prevent smoke spread, ensuring the lobby remains both secure and visually appealing.
Benefits of Fire and Smoke Solutions
Life-critical safety and compartmentation
Fire and smoke glazing plays a vital role in protecting building occupants. It helps create safe zones that prevent fire and smoke spread, providing critical time for evacuation and limiting structural damage.
Transparency with performance
Unlike solid fire walls, fire and smoke glazing maintains visual and spatial transparency. It preserves daylight and connection between zones while delivering essential fire and smoke containment.
Tailored protection levels
Systems can be specified to various fire-resistance ratings – typically EI30, EI60, or EI120 – depending on the project’s requirements. These ratings offer flexibility in design while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Seamless integration into building envelopes
Fire-rated glass can be seamlessly incorporated into curtain walls, doors, partitions, and screens. This ensures consistency in aesthetics and brand messaging across fire-resistant zones.
Certified smoke control
Smoke-control glazing helps prevent the movement of harmful gases during a fire. Some systems incorporate automatic vents or self-closing mechanisms to enhance protection in escape routes and lobbies.
Structural reliability
Fire and smoke glazing systems are engineered to handle thermal stress, structural loads, and mechanical demands in emergency situations. Reinforced framing and seals maintain integrity under extreme conditions.
Durability and design lifespan
These systems are constructed to perform over time with minimal maintenance. If a panel is damaged, modular designs allow for fast replacement without disrupting surrounding glazing.
Acoustic comfort
Laminated fire-resistant glass not only withstands fire, but also offers sound insulation. This dual performance makes it valuable in mixed-use buildings like hotels, offices, healthcare facilities, and schools.
Certification efficiency
Approved fire and smoke glazing systems come with third-party certification. Using these systems simplifies building control approvals, saving time and reducing compliance risk.
Resilience and occupant confidence
Reliable fire and smoke performance enhances building resilience. Occupants and stakeholders feel safer knowing the building is designed to maintain safe compartments, visual openness, and operational continuity.
Conclusion
Fire and smoke glazing is essential for combining architectural transparency with life-safety performance. It helps define protected zones without visually cutting off spaces.
At OAG, our fire and smoke glazing solutions are delivered through rigorous engineering, thorough detailing, and integrated delivery:
Early-stage fire strategy, zoning, and performance requirement review
Selection of EI-rated glazing, framing systems, intumescent seals, and hardware
Structural engineering analysis for frame loads, deflection and thermal stresses
Integration with MEP, smoke control, and evacuation systems
Factory quality-fabrication of modular, certified units
On-site installation with precise sealing, alignment, and quality control
Commissioning and certification support for control authority approval
Maintenance planning, replacement procedures, and performance documentation
Long-term monitoring and support under warranty and service agreements
Our installations include office lobbies, stair and corridor glazing, ODP screens, healthcare separation, and hotel fire-rated partitions – spaces where transparency and protection must coexist.
As building safety regulations increase globally, fire and smoke glazing systems become ever more crucial. Partnering with OAG ensures your glazed solutions are engineered for clarity, compliance, and resilience – supporting safer buildings and creating transparent yet secure spaces.
