If a fire breaks out, it can have dire consequences for people, animals and property. The violence of fire must never be underestimated. Because in the worst case, entire industrial or residential areas can burn down, endangering human lives. That is why it is particularly important to choose the right windows when constructing or renovating a building. Fire-resistant windows with heat- and fire-resistant glazing are the optimal helpers and thus become real lifesavers. When it comes to fire protection and fire protection windows, we at LAMILUX are there for you and will be happy to advise you on the advantages of our Glass Roof Fire Resistance.
The demands and requirements placed on windows are many and varied and are increasing as fire protection requirements continue to rise. In addition to thermal insulation or soundproofing, fire protection is at the top of the list of requirements for a window. Structural fire protection and the associated building laws and requirements are laid down in the respective state building codes. If you install a window in a fire-resistant roof in your building, you must use a window with fire-resistant glazing for it. When a fire-resistant window is mandatory is regulated in the building codes or the responsible building authorities prescribe fire-resistant windows for special building measures.
A fire-resistant window is a window that withstands fire and heat for a certain period of time in the event of a fire. The time specification for how long the fire-resistant window must withstand the fire and heat is recorded in the requirements for the window. During this time, the component must provide sufficient protection in case of fire.