Why fire-rated
Life-safety code, without losing daylight.
Older fire-rated glazing meant wired glass and small openings. Today’s fire-rated and fire-resistive systems deliver clear, large-format glass that meets the rating while keeping corridors and stairs bright and open. We spec the right product for the wall, install it to listing, and document it for plan check.
Why it works
What fire-rated systems deliver.
Code compliance, clarity, and design freedom for life-safety openings.
Code compliant
Meets UL, NFPA, and ASTM requirements for rated openings and walls.
Clear, large glass
Modern fire-rated glass is clear and wireless — no more obscured vision panels.
Keeps daylight
Rated corridors and stairs stay bright with large-format rated glazing.
Fire & impact
Fire-resistive products also block radiant heat and meet impact-safety rules.
Rated doors
Rated door, sidelite, and borrowed-lite assemblies to match the wall.
Current listings
Every assembly carries an active UL listing for the rating specified.
Plan-check ready
We provide listings and documentation for plan review and inspection.
Installed to listing
Field-installed exactly to the tested assembly — no shortcuts on life-safety.
Built to the rating
Rated glass, framing & doors — done right.
Fire-rated work is unforgiving: the assembly only performs if it’s installed exactly to its tested listing. We spec the right product for the rating, install it to listing, and hand you the documentation for inspection.
- 20-, 45-, 60-, 90-, and 180-minute rated assemblies
- Fire-protective and fire-resistive (rated for radiant heat) glazing
- Clear, wireless, large-format fire-rated glass
- Rated doors, sidelites, borrowed lites, and curtain wall
- Code documentation and active UL listings for plan check
Know the difference
Fire-protective vs. fire-resistive.
The two categories meet different code requirements. Getting this right at design avoids a failed plan check — here’s the quick version.
| Feature | Fire-Protective | Fire-ResistiveHigher protection |
|---|---|---|
| Blocks flame & smoke | Yes | Yes |
| Blocks radiant heat | No | Yes |
| Typical ratings | 20 – 45 min | 60 – 120 min |
| Size limits | Limited by code | Large-format / wall-size |
| Used as | Openings in rated walls | Rated wall replacement |
| Typical use | Doors, vision lites, borrowed lites | Stair & corridor glass walls |
We’ll confirm which category your wall requires during plan review and spec the matching TGP, Safety First, or Torrance assembly.
FAQ
Common questions on fire-rated products.
Quick answers for architects, GCs, and PMs — anything else, we’ll cover at plan review.
What’s the difference between fire-protective and fire-resistive glass?
What ratings can you provide?
Is modern fire-rated glass clear?
Do you provide the listings for plan check?
Can you do rated doors and curtain wall, not just windows?
Why does installation matter so much on fire-rated work?
Bidding a project?
Let’s get your rated openings handled.
Send the plans or schedule a plan review. We’ll confirm the right fire-protective or fire-resistive products, provide listings, and turn around a clean, accountable bid.