Install Fire Resistant Glazing
URN: GQAGLA15
Business Sectors (Suites): Glazing
Developed by: GQA
Approved on:
30 Sept 2013
Overview
This standard covers the glazing of fire resistant glazing installations. The glazier will have to use the correct glazing materials and then check and confirm that the fire resistant glazing installation is ready for use or further work. Finally the glazier will need to check the work, respond to customer enquiries and dispose of unwanted materials.
This standard is for you if you install Fire Resistant Glazing
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1 comply with health and safety requirements, and relevant statutory and industry regulations, at all times
2 identify and select glazing equipment and glazing methods for installing fire resistant glazing
3 confirm glazing requirements of customer and confirm sites, glazing materials, and installation are prepared correctly
4 transport and handle glazing materials following safe working practices
5 select type, quantity, and quality of glass and materials to meet specifications
6 glaze all required material to meet specifications following safe working practices
7 confirm fits to meet specifications
8 check components are clear and functioning to meet specifications
9 check glazing work carried out meets job specifications
10 remove all unwanted glazing materials from work sites following standard operating procedures
11 record information on the glazing of fire resistant glazing installations in the appropriate information systems
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1 relevant health and safety requirements, and statutory and industry regulations, that have to be complied with
2 methods for transporting and handling different types of materials
3 glazing equipment and glazing methods used for glazing specific types, shapes, and sizes of fire resistant glazing installations
4 methods for fixing glass into fire resistant glazing installations
5 why it is important to ensure that components are clear and functioning
6 how to undertake final inspections of glazing work
7 types of questions asked by customers
8 how to dispose of unwanted materials following safe working practices
9 types of problems can occur during and after the glazing of fire resistant glazing installations, and the standard operating procedures for dealing with them
10 information systems used, and why it is important to record information
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
1
Indicative Review Date
31 Mar 2018
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
Proskills
Original URN
PROGLAZE15
Relevant Occupations
Glaziers Window Fabric and Fitters
SOC Code
5317
Keywords
Glazing, glass