Vetrotech Saint-Gobain UK

This seminar provides an in-depth exploration of security glass, focusing on attack-resistant, bullet-resistant, and blast-resistant glazing. It covers the composition, classifications, and UK standards for each glass type. Emphasizing the importance of whole system testing, the seminar highlights how evaluating both glass and framing ensures comprehensive safety and regulatory compliance. Real-world applications demonstrate the critical role of security glazing in protecting high-risk environments. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the rigorous standards and testing methods that ensure robust protection against various threats, enhancing their understanding of effective security solutions in architectural design. By the end of this CPD, delegates should: 1. Understand different types of security glass. 2. Have knowledge of UK standards and regulations. 3. Understand the importance of whole-system testing. 4. Have seen applications of security glazing in real-world scenarios. 5. Know more about enhanced architectural design with security solutions.

This CPD explains the different fire ratings for glass, the importance of having the correct, and approved, components in place for fire-resistant windows, screens and doors, plus dispels some myths about the perceived qualities of toughened glass. The CPD provides a mix of videos and presentation content to convey key points. - Definitions of the fire ratings explained, E, EW and EI - Importance of having the correct glass fitted and radiant heat demo fire test video -The use of fire-rated glass in timber, steel and aluminium systems - Dispelling myths of toughened safety glass, showing the difference between wired, resin, laminated and modified toughened fire-resistant glass - Testing and fire assessments explained Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 50 minutes.

Covers all aspects of specifying fire resistant glazing, both internal and external and in all applications. This includes: - Main Threats - Applications - Multifunctionality - Fire resistance and classifications - Regulation - Different types of fire-resistant glass and the frame combinations - Fire testing and certification - Associated standards.