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60-120 Minute Fire Resistive Floor System
FIRE RESISTIVE
Contains smoke, flames and blocks the passage of radiant heat.
Product Advantages
- Largest tested and listed individual glass panel sizes to maximize the amount of daylight penetrating between floors while meeting fire rated requirements.
- Maximum individual panel area of 7,017.3 sq. in. (82-3/8 in. x 85-3/16 in.) fully supported and 4,763.9 sq. in. (67-7/8 in. x 70-3/16 in.) butt-glazed for 1 hour floor assemblies.
- Maximum individual panel area of 7,179.9 sq. in. (96-3/8 in. x 74-1/2 in.) fully supported and butt-glazed for 2 hour floor assemblies.
- Single glass unit comprised of custom SuperLite® II-XL combined with a tempered laminated walking surface and a structural steel framing grid. Both the glass unit and structural steel framing grid are manufactured and provided by SAFTI FIRST®.
- Meets ASTM E119 / UL 263 / CAN/ULC S101 and blocks smoke, flames and radiant heat up to 2 hours.
- Available with a durable, non-slip walking surface with loads up to 100 psf.
- Modular system with a top-loaded design for easy installation.
- Can be used in interior and exterior applications.
- Available in multiple frame finishes and glass make-ups.
- US Pat. No. 9,926,709.
- Standard 5 year limited warranty.
- USA manufactured for fast lead times and competitive pricing.
maximum sizes
INDIVIDUAL PANEL SIZES (LOAD BEARING)
Fire Rating | Application | Max. Area | Max. Width | Max. Length |
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60 minutes | Fully Supported | 7,017.3 in.² (4.53 m²) | 82-3/8 in. (2.09 m) | 85-3/16 in. (2.16 m) |
60 minutes | Butt-Glazed | 4,763.9 in.² (3.07 m²) | 67-7/8 in. (1.72 m) | 70-3/16 in. (1.78 m) |
120 minutes | Fully Supported | 7,179.9 in.² (4.63 m²) | 96-3/8 in. (2.45 m) | 74-1/2 in. (1.89 m) |
120 minutes | Butt-Glazed | 7,179.9 in.² (4.63 m²) | 96-3/8 in. (2.45 m) | 74-1/2 in. (1.89 m) |
INDIVIDUAL PANEL SIZES (NON-LOAD BEARING)
Fire Rating | Application | Max. Area | Max. Width | Max. Length |
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60 minutes | Fully Supported | 5,889.6 in.² (3.79 m²) | 78 in. (1.98 m) | 78 in. (1.98 m) |
60 minutes | Butt-Glazed | 5,889.6 in.² (3.79 m²) | 78 in. (1.98 m) | 78 in. (1.98 m) |
Product Specifications
5-3/16 in. for 120 minutes with load bearing
3-3/16 in. or 41/16 in. or 4-13/16 in. for 60 minutes with non-load bearing
Approximately 51.6 lbs. / sq. ft. for 120 minutes with load bearing
60 minutes for non-load bearing
Related Case Studies
Learn more about fire rated glass and framing through our case studies. We highlight innovative design applications in real-world settings and show how architects continue to push the boundaries of what fire rated glass and framing can do.
SAFTI FIRST® became aware of the new 21c Museum Hotel project when the design team called looking for an economical option for a unique fire rated application for a boutique hotel in Nashville’s historical Printers Alley neighborhood. The design featured a glass floor on the 2nd level that would also act as a light well. In order to comply with fire rated code requirements, the transparent floor needed to meet a 1-hour fire resistive rating.
SAFTI FIRST® provided a unique, artistic 2-hour fire resistive glass floor to the new Union Square Station in San Francisco. This glass floor acts as a lightwell and designed to improve wayfinding by welcoming commuters into the concourse level while meeting all the fire rated code requirements. Because SAFTI FIRST®’s products are proudly USA-made, it met the Buy America requirements of the project as well.