| What distinguishes fire-rated glass from ordinary glass? | Like most glass, fire-rated allows light and visibility
for aesthetic or security reasons. But fire-rated glass does
something more: It has been tested to act as a barrier to the
spread of flames and smoke. In the world of fire protection, this
is known as "compartmentation."
Unlike sprinklers or other "active" protection systems, fire-rated glass is on duty 24 hours a day. If there is a power failure, a loss of water pressure, or a human error that interferes with the sprinklers working properly, fire-rated glass will not be affected and will continue to perform as needed. Staying in place during a fire may sound like a fairly simple task, but no ordinary glass can do it. |
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