More than a Door: An Introduction to Fire-Rated Frames, Glass and Hardware for Doors, Sidelites, Transoms and Storefronts
A full system dive into engineering code-compliant fire doors, windows and wall systems
Sponsored by Technical Glass Products (TGP) | Presented by Tim Donaldson
Live Webinar Airing on November 17, 2026 at 02:00 PM ET
Fire-rated glass door assemblies remain one of the most difficult aspects of a building to design—followed closely by other fire-rated glass assemblies.
This course takes a deep dive into each aspect of full-lite fire doors and fixed fire-rated glass systems to explain how to avoid common missteps in engineering a fire-rated opening—whether it’s a door with a vision panel, a complex door assembly with sidelites and a transom or a large transparent storefront.
After this session concludes, attendees will be equipped to evaluate and specify code-compliant fire door, window and wall systems more effectively and efficiently.
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Tim Donaldson is an Architectural Services Manager at Technical Glass Products (TGP), a leading provider of fire-rated glass and framing systems and specialty architectural glazing solutions. He collaborates with design professionals to navigate fire and life safety codes without compromising aesthetics, helping them bring their architectural vision to life. Tim delivers education on fire-rated glazing materials, performance standards, and specification strategies—empowering architects to design safe, code-compliant, and visually striking spaces. He also acts as a technical resource for architects, building owners, and glazing contractors, offering project-specific insights and support from design through construction. |
Technical Glass Products (TGP), a division of Allegion, is the recognized leader in the fire-rated glass and framing field, offering the FireLite® family of ceramic glazing, Pilkington Pyrostop® transparent wall panels, and Fireframes® fire-rated framing. The company provides AIA-registered continuing education, project consultation, product specifications, CAD drawings, 3D BIM Models and rapid-response quoting.
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in September 2026
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Explain the various codes and standards a fire-rated glass door system can fulfill
- Recognize the interplay between a fire-rated assembly’s glass and framing
- Describe essential considerations for designing fire-rated sidelites, transoms and full storefronts
- Evaluate how past projects have used these systems to solve design challenges
