An answer to ‘The Burning Question’

Up-to-date technical guidance on how to specify dependable fire-resistant glazing for all kinds of commercial, public and domestic applications is available from Systemglas manufacturer Promat UK in its latest RIBA-approved CPD seminar.

‘The Burning Question’ is a 60-minute seminar which enables architects, contractors and other building professionals to benefit from Promat’s 40+ years’ experience in the design, manufacture, testing and installation of passive fire protection products.

Amongst the topics covered are the fire regulations, standards and basics of fire glass classifications, through to appropriate uses of fire glass, the different types of glass and framing commonly used, and how to specify with confidence.

The CPD seminar is available to book now and can be delivered in person in a ‘lunch and learn’ format or via online platforms such as Zoom or Teams.

Cath McLean, segment manager – Glass at Promat UK, and author of the CPD, said: “Designing and installing effective passive fire protection measures using glass requires a thorough understanding of how the different materials combine and interact. And, unfortunately, there is no margin for error, which is why we’ve created this training resource to help specifiers navigate the various regulations and standards and understand how to get it right for critical applications that protect people’s lives.”

Promat UK says it is the only company of its kind providing specifiers with a 360-degree ‘wheel of assurance’ for fire resistant glazing through its complete system, Systemglas. This is designed to eliminate risk through Promat’s input at the design stage, its in-house manufacture to 2015 ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards and provision of system testing, plus installation checking to ensure Systemglas is fitted correctly to deliver on its fire protection rating.