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Install fire-resistant glazing in metal door and frame systems

URN: GQAFEN26
Business Sectors (Suites): Fenestration Installation
Developed by: GQA
Approved on: 31 Aug 2015

Overview

​This standard is concerned with the installation of fire-resistant glazed systems in metal door and framing systems, and the installation of those elements. You will understand the important factors determining the fire behaviour of fire-resistant glazing in metal systems and the important requirements concerning the installation of such systems.

This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration Industry and are involved in on site installation work of Fire Resistant Glazing into metal door and frame systems

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. comply with health and safety procedures at all times
  2. obtain and check specifications and assembly guidance from system providers appropriate for systems being installed
  3. follow assembly and installation guidelines and instructions to meet specifications
  4. interpret technical drawings and other installation details provided to meet specification
  5. install systems that take account of bead type and fixing arrangements
  6. obtain further information from the approval report for systems being installed
  7. use handling and installation equipment following standard operating procedures
  8. check and confirm completed installations are operating to meet specifications
  9. contact manufacturers or suppliers using accepted methods  to clarify requirements or confirm information

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. what happens to steel and aluminium when exposed to fire
  2. expansion of metal framing members
  3. consequences of restrained expansion in fire
  4. importance of installing systems of matched, specified components
  5. glazing guidelines for fire-resistant glass
  6. bead fixings to use and how to fit them
  7. requirements for glazing setting blocks
  8. differences between pressure glazing and other systems
  9. approved and named glazing seals and how to use them
  10. how to follow assembly and installation guidelines including information labels on glass when delivered
  11. special requirements for systems classified for times longer than 60 minutes and up to 240 minutes
  12. the importance of ensuring no metal to glass contact when glazed
  13. the importance of not exchanging named components without manufacturer's approval
  14. allowed edge cover requirements for glazing systems and their application
  15. special requirements for external glazed systems
  16. how to handle and install double glazed units
  17. risks of applying excessive edge pressure in framing
  18. how to install glazing without causing edge or face damage to glass
  19. requirements for sealing joints between fire-resistant systems and surrounding structures using approved fire stopping materials
  20. how to contact framing system suppliers to clarify technical issues and why this is important

  21. checks to make on systems following installation and how to make them

  22. what to do if any aspect of installation is not functioning correctly

Scope/range

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

31 Mar 2018

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Proskills

Original URN

PROFEN26

Relevant Occupations

Glaziers, Window Fabricators and Fitters

SOC Code

5317

Keywords

Fenestration, Fire resistant glazing-metal systems