FireLite® Fire Rated Glass
Also known as: Fire Glass, Fire Rated Glazing, Fire Rated Door Glass, Fire Resistant Glass and Fire Rated Ceramic Glass, Fire Rated Wireless Safety Glass
FireLite® Ceramic Fire Rated Glass is available in 3/16” (5mm) thick or 5/16” (8mm) thick. Fire-rated for up to 3 hours with required hose stream test. Impact safety-rated – ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16CFR1201 (Cat. I and II). Custom cut to your requirements.. *See FAQs below for more detail
Description
Sizes: | Maximum sheet size 48″ x 96″ |
Thicknesses (in): | 3/16″ (5mm) 5/16″ (8mm) |
Shapes: | Almost any shape |
Fire Rating: | 20-60 min, 90 min, 180 min based on size and application |
Surface Grades: | Standard |
Fire Rated Glass Prices
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More About Fire Rated Glass
Fire rated glass is used in building doors and windows and can help keep flames and smoke from spreading from one room to another. Standard window glass will break when it reaches 250 degrees F. Tempered glass can last to about 500 degrees F. Fire rated ceramic glass can survive heat in excess of 1600 degrees F.
The term “fire-rated glass” refers to the complete set of fire-rated glazing products available in the market. Within that wide category, designers can choose from both “fire-protective” and “fire-resistive” glazing products, depending on their project’s requirements.
Fire Protective
Fire protective means the glazing defends against the spread of flames and smoke for its designated fire rating. Fire-protective glazing typically is available with fire ratings ranging from 20 to 180 minutes, with varying impact safety ratings. Since it does not block the transfer of radiant and conductive heat, it is subject to area and size limitations under the applicable building code.
Fire Resistive
Fire resistive glass provides the same defense against flames and smoke as fire-protective glazing, but adds further protection by blocking the transfer of radiant and conductive heat.
FireLite NT (3/16” thick) and FireLite Plus (5/16” thick) are considered fire protective and not a barrier to radiant heat.
Feature Comparison
FireLite NT | FireLite Plus | |
Thickness | 3/16” (5 mm) overall | 5/16” (8 mm) overall |
ultraHD® Technology for improved surface quality, clarity and color | Yes | Yes |
Fire-rated for up to 180 minutes with required hose stream test | Yes | Yes |
Impact safety-rated–meets ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR1201 (Cat. I and II) | Yes | Yes |
Withstands thermal shock | Yes | Yes |
Protects from fire and impact on both sides of the glass | Yes | Yes |
Manufacturer Limited Warranty | 3-year | 5-year |
Weight | 2.56 lb / ft2 | 4 lb / ft2 |
Approx. Visible Light Transmission | 88% | 85% |
Sound Transmission Class (STC) | 35 | 38 |
Maximum Exposed Area
RATING | ASSEMBLY | MAX. EXPOSED AREA | MAX. WIDTH OF EXPOSED GLAZING | MAX. HEIGHT OF EXPOSED GLAZING |
20 to 60 min. | DOORS (non-temp rise) DOORS (temp rise) OTHER THAN DOORS |
3,204 in2 / 22.25 ft2 (2.07 m2) 100 in2 / 0.69 ft2 (.06 m2) 3,325 in2 / 23.09 ft2 (2.15 m2) |
36” (914 mm) 12” (304 mm) 95” (2,413 mm) |
89” (2,260 mm) 33” (838 mm) 95” (2,413 mm) |
90 min. | DOORS (non-temp rise) DOORS (temp rise) OTHER THAN DOORS |
2,034 in2 / 14.13 ft2 (1.31 m2) 100 in2 / 0.69 ft2 (.06 m2) 2,627 in2 / 18.24 ft2 (1.69 m2) |
36” (914 mm) 12” (304 mm) 56-1/2” (1,435 mm) |
56-1/2” (1,435 mm) 33” (838 mm) 56-1/2” (1,435 mm) |
180 min. | DOORS | 100 in2 / 0.69 ft2 (.06 m2) | 12” (304 mm) | 33” (838 mm) |
FireLite® Fire Rated Glass FAQS
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