Fire rated doors are a must in all business and commercial spaces. They provide additional safety and security for employees, clients and the building itself. Despite the huge safety features they offer, many fire rated doors are not aesthetically pleasing; heavy glazed fire doors obstruct natural light and internal fire doors may prevent that ‘open plan office’ look you are trying to achieve.
However, there is an easy solution to this – glass! While it is not commonly known, fire doors can have glass in them, and glazed fire doors are becoming increasingly popular. The use of fire rated glass is transforming office spaces, allowing architects and internal designers to incorporate natural light, illumination and transparency into their work while still completely adhering to building regulations and ensuring safety against fire.
