Are Glass Bricks Fire Rated. Glass block has inherent fire resistant qualities that can benefit any commercial construction project. Classified by UL for use as 45- 60- or 90-minute rated window assemblies.
30-Minute FR blocks offer an EI30 classification. 60-Minute FR blocks offer an EI60 classification. The fire rating on these special blocks is 60 minutes and 90 minutes.
The chart below sets out the ratings available and the blocks to achieve them for vertical applications.
Furthermore there is a line of glass blocks specifically made for commercial use or where fire rated materials would be needed. This chart sets out the ratings available and the blocks to achieve them for vertical applications. Glass Block Constructions is officially recognised by Seves the world leader in the manufacturing and supply of glass blocks as an accredited installer of their Fire Rated glass blocks. Entrances offices canteens staircases feature walls Restaurants.
