{"id":20108,"date":"2014-05-20T05:05:30","date_gmt":"2014-05-20T05:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/safti.com\/?p=6874"},"modified":"2014-05-20T05:05:30","modified_gmt":"2014-05-20T05:05:30","slug":"using-fire-rated-glass-in-exterior-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/safti.com\/using-fire-rated-glass-in-exterior-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Fire Rated Glass in Exterior Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fire Rated Glass in Exterior Applications<\/h1>\n

Fire rated glass\u00a0and framing assemblies are just as beneficial on building exteriors as they are on the inside. But knowing how to select the correct fire-rated glass for exterior applications can be confusing.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The fire resistance rating for exterior walls\u2014which ranges from no required rating to 3 hours\u2014is based on construction type, occupancy and fire separation distance as defined in Section 6 of the International Building Code. Exterior walls generally have a rating based solely on interior occupancy use and structural requirements. Exterior walls that are 10 feet or less from the property line, however, are required to have a fire resistance rating based on the proximity to adjacent buildings and interior occupancy conditions. The 2009 IBC increased this distance from five to 10 feet.<\/p>\n

An exterior wall may or may not be allowed to have windows or doors depending on the fire separation distance. When allowed, the codes distinguish between openings that are \u201cprotected\u201d (fire-rated doors, windows, shutters) and \u201cunprotected\u201d (no fire rating).<\/p>\n

Learn more about the IBC and selecting fire-rated glass for exterior openings.<\/a><\/p>\n

Key considerations for exterior applications of fire-rated glass are the same as with any exterior glass application:<\/p>\n