Fire Protective Products

Fire protective glass contains a fire-rated glazing that protects against heat and smoke and is used for door, window and partition applications in commercial and medical buildings. Glass products treated with a fire protective glazing are rated in minutes, which determines how long the glass can contain flames and prevent the fire from spreading to other areas. Fire protective glass products are also manufactured to be impact resistant and can be used in applications involving X-ray and radiation protection.

Fire Protective Glazing Solutions for Protection Against Flames and Smoke

Ray-Bar Engineering provides fire protective glazing solutions for commercial, medical and industrial applications, including shielding products. Our glass products are available in fire ratings ranging from 20 to 90 minutes and all our fire protective products, except for FireGlass 20 tempered fire glass, have passed the Hose Stream Test for resistance to thermal shock.

Our FireLite fire protective products are resistant to flames and smoke but do not provide protection from radiant heat. For applications requiring protection from smoke, flames and thermal heat transfer, view our Fire Resistive Products [hyperlink to new page].

Before choosing your fire protective glass products it is always important to confirm your application’s fire rating requirements prior to submitting your quote request.

Our Fire-Lite NT and FireLite-Plus products are typically ready to ship in only 3 business days.

Product Name

Fire Rating

 

Positive Pressure

Impact Resistant

Thermal Shock Tested

Hose Stream Tested

Tempered

Other Options Available

FireLite

20 to 90 Min

X

 

X

X

 

 

FireLite-NT

20 to 90 Min

X

X

X

X

 

 

FireLite-Plus

20 to 90 Min

X

X

X

X

 

 

FireLite-IGU

20 to 90 Min

X

 

X

X

 

X

WireLite-NT

20 to 90 Min

X

X

X

X

 

 

FireGlass20

(doors only)

20 Min

X

X

 

 

X

 

Fire Protective Glass Options and Features

Our high performance "wireless" clear view ceramic fire protective glazing products are available in Standard* and Premium grades of surface clarity. We also offer options for Impact Resistant glazing in 3/16" FireLite-NT filmed and 5/16" FireLite-Plus laminated ceramics that meet the impact safety rating requirements of ANSI-Z97.1 and CPSC 16CFR1201 Cat 1 and 2.

*With the quality of current production surfacing methods "Standard" grade is widely accepted.

The FireLite ceramic fire glass products are also offered in Insulated Glass Units (IGU) sealed assemblies that provide additional protection from medical diagnostic X-Ray Gamma radiation (up to 1.6mm and 2.0mm lead shielding equivalency) or the benefits of Low-E ratings, and naturally provide higher insulation factors and sound transmission reduction (STC Rating 35 dB) than single pane monolithic glazing.

UL Labeled Fire Rated window frame assemblies are available with FireLite ceramic glazing for fire protective wall, partition or door applications are available in standard or custom sizes and profiles with powder coating and stainless steel durable finish options.

Our extensive range of Life and Safety protective products, systems and accessories comply with applicable U.S. and International fire glass safety codes and specifications in meeting current construction, safety and Industry Standards.

FireLite-NT Impact Resistant Clear Ceramic Fire Rated Filmed Glazing  

FireLite-NT is an Fire-Rated Impact Resistant clear transparent filmed treated ceramic "wireless" UL Classified fire-rated 3/16" (5mm) thick glazing material meeting 20,45 and 60-minute fire ratings with required Hose Stream Test and Positive Pressure Tests (per UL 10C).

This fire protective glass is offered in “premium” grade and is also available as FireLite-NT-IGU insulated glass units or as FireLite-Plus impact resistant glass units with a laminated interlayer.

Ray-Bar Engineering’s FireLite-NT fire-rated filmed products are for impact safety rated locations and are labeled as meeting the Impact Resistance requirements of ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR1201 (Cat I and Cat II) as required per IBC 2406 Safety Glazing in Hazardous Locations. Impact Resistant locations include any windows occurring in a wall within 24" of a door opening, or within 18" of the floor,

borrowed lites, sidelites, transoms or any glazing occurring in a swinging or sliding door or other high risk of human impact areas.

Fire-Lite-NT Fire Protective Glass Applications

Walls and Partition Assemblies

Non-Temperature Rise Fire Rated Door Assemblies

Temperature Rise Fire Rated Door Assemblies

FireLite-NT Glass Ceramic Features and Options

FireLite-NT Certifications, Listings and Approvals

Important Notice: This product is not a barrier to radiant heat. This product does not meet the test standards of ASTM E-119 or UL 263. If your project requires a "barrier to heat" compliant product, see our Fire Resistive Products

FireLite-Plus Impact Resistant Clear Ceramic Fire Rated Laminated Glazing  

FireLite-Plus is a Fire-Rated Laminated Impact Resistant clear transparent ceramic "wireless" UL Classified fire-rated 5/16" (8mm) thick laminated glazing material meeting 20,45 and 60-minute fire ratings with required Hose Stream Test and Positive Pressure Tests (per UL 10C). This fire glazing is also available in “Premium” grade or as FireLite-Plus-IGU insulated glass or Fire-Lite Plus laminated, impact resistant fire glass.

Ray-Bar Engineering’s FireLite-Plus laminated fire-rated products are labeled as meeting the Impact Resistance requirements of ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR1201 (Cat I and Cat II) as required per IBC 2406 Safety Glazing in Hazardous Locations. Impact Resistant locations include any windows occurring in a wall within 24" of a door opening, or within 18" of the floor, borrowed lites, sidelites, transoms or any glazing occurring in a swinging or sliding door or other high risk of human impact areas.

Fire-Lite Plus Impact Resistant Clear Ceramic Fire Rated Laminated Glazing Applications

Wall and Partition Assemblies

Non-Temperature Rise Fire Rated Door Assemblies

Temperature Rise Rated Fire Door Assemblies

FireLite-Plus Laminated Ceramic Glazing Features and Options

  Fire-Lite PlusCertifications, Listings and Approvals

Important Notice: This product is not a barrier to radiant heat. This product does not meet the test standards of ASTM E-119 or UL 263. If your project requires a "barrier to heat" compliant product, view our Fire Resistive Products.

FireGlass20 - Tempered Fire Glass (for 20 minute rated doors only)

Please note that our FireGlass 20 Tempered Fire Glass is 20-minute rated glass is for installation into door frames only. It does not provide a protective barrier to radiant heat, nor has sit passed the hose stream test. it is a clear and affordable option for 20 minute rated door vision glass applications.

FireGlass 20 Features

FireGlass20 Certifications, Listings and Approvals

View our FireGlass20 Technical Data Sheet for additional specifications.

Contact Us to Learn More About Ray-Bar's Fire Glass Products

If you need high-performance fire glass protection, Ray-Bar Engineering is your solution. For over 80 years, customers have trusted Ray-Bar's X-ray glass and our other high-quality fire glass shielding products to provide superior life and safety protection in medical, hospital and industrial NDT environments. With a complete line of radiation shielding products and fire glass products, we can provide the proper materials to completely meet your all of your facility's specific requirements.

Request a quote or contact us today to learn how Ray-Bar can help you achieve your radiation safety requirements. To view our full line of radiation protection materials and other related products, visit Ray-Bar Engineering or Fireproofglass.com. Ray-Bar is your single stop full service source for industry-leading radiation shielding, fire glass products and more.