Building Protection: Guide to Glazing

This book will look specifically at the types of fire-resistant glass, glazed systems, specification, installation and maintenance. It will also include references to relevant legislation and updated guidance. Published 2015 Contents 1. Introduction 2. Glass, fire and fire-resistant glass 3. Fire resistance: principles and classification 4. Fire-resistant glazing systems 5. Fire-resistant glass 6. Seals for fire-resistant glazed systems 7. Test evidence, certification and information 8. Applications of fire-resistant glazed systems 9. Timber framing systems 10. Metal and other systems 11. Regulation, legislation and risk-based approaches Published 2015