Fire-Rated Glass Installation

Southern California

Project Overview

The project involved installing a specialized fire-rated glass system designed to meet rigorous life safety standards in a retail space.

Scope of Work

Installation included glass walls, storefront-style openings, and aligned corridor configurations, all requiring strict code compliance and structural durability. The installation was part of a larger fire-rated wall assembly and demanded life safety-rated system installation with full attention to detail from start to finish.

Site Conditions & Challenges

Due to tight space limitations, mechanical equipment couldn't be used to hoist the glass into place. Instead, each panel had to be manually set by hand, requiring a large team for safe positioning.

Services Provided

Fire-rated glass wall installation
Storefront-style fire-rated opening installation
Corridor configuration glazing
Life safety-rated system installation

Project Details

Location: Southern California
Service Type: Tenant Improvement
Sub-Services: Storefronts
Client: Advanced Contractors
Materials & Hardware: Fire rating: Rated for up to 120 minutes of fire protection
Framing system: Forster Fuego Light ZM system
Glass: 2-inch-thick UL-listed fire-rated glass with multiple laminated layers filled with fire-resistant gel

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